Welcome to our Graduate Program
The Religion Department offers a Master of Arts degree (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion. Graduate students in Religion engage in long-term, in-depth study in their selected area of specialization. They complete coursework related to their specialization, as well as in Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion, and in one of two tracks: Religion in a Global Society, or Religion in the Americas.

The graduate programs at UGA are flexible and provide you with a strong basis for a career in academia or outside of it. The Phd in Religion allows one to focus on an area of study, generating a book-length manuscript, and provides opportunities to gain teaching experience in a public research university.
Program Information and Resources
Graduate Degree Programs
Detailed information about our graduate degrees including the MA and PhD degrees.
Religion has historically been and continues to be one of the major concerns of human societies.
How to apply
Find application procedures for both the MA and PhD programs
Graduate Courses & Course Schedules
See all course descriptions and up to date course schedules
Syllabi
Access syllabi for current and past Religion courses.
Master's Graduate Student Handbook
The handbook outlines current complete degree requirements for a Master's degree in Religion from UGA.
Doctoral Graduate Student Handbook
The handbook outlines current complete degree requirements for a Doctoral degree in Religion from UGA.
Graduate Student Forms
Forms you will need during your tenure as a Graduate student in the Department of Religion
Current Graduate Students
See a listing of our current graduate students
Careers
Several academic, private, and public career pathway resources