PhD in Theology & Religious Studies in the United States

Specialisations within theology & religious studies

Universities for theology & religious studies in the United States

• Liberty University (5)
• Vanderbilt University (2)
• Indiana University Bloomington (1)
• Syracuse University (1)
• Georgetown University (1)
• University of Florida (1)
• University of Georgia, Athens (1)
• University of Iowa (1)
• University of Dayton (1)
• Harding University (1)

PhD in Theology & Religious Studies in the United States: common questions

How many theology & religious studies programmes are there in the United States?

15 theology & religious studies phd programmes at 10 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a theology & religious studies degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in theology & religious studies in the United States is 27,226 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 16,810 USD and 33,672 USD per year.

Can I study theology & religious studies in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the theology & religious studies programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (15 of 15).

Are any of these theology & religious studies programmes available online?

4 of the 15 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.