Religions

As a PhD student atReligion PhD programme from SOAS University of Londonyou will be welcomed by our research community of doctoral researchers from across the globe and play a vital role in developing our vibrant and intellectual culture.

The Religions and Philosophies Department at SOAS University of London offers a vibrant, stimulating, and interdisciplinary research environment. The Religion PhD programme will provide individual research supervision in a wide variety of religious traditions and comparative and interdisciplinary topics.

Employment

In addition to an understanding of global faiths, histories and cultures, graduates from the Department of Religions and Philosophies develop the skills to analyse and communicate ideas in a clear, rational and comprehensive manner. These key proficiencies are valuable in many careers and are transferable to a wide range of sectors and roles.Recent graduates have been hired by:

• Asia Society

• British Council

• Cabinet Office

• Chatham House

• Edelman

• Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

• HELP USA

• King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

• Princeton University

• Royal Government of Cambodia

• The Happiness Factory

How you will learn:

• You will also have the opportunity to attend seminars, lectures, and conferences offered by the various specialist SOAS Research Centres: Centre for Jewish Studies, Centre for the Study of Japanese Religions, Centre of Buddhist Studies, Centre of Jaina Studies and Centre of World Christianity.

• Our centres run regular evening lecture series, workshops, and conferences which host visiting speakers from other universities in Britain, Europe, and globally.