The Graduate Program in Religion offers degrees in the following fields American Religion Asian Religions Christian Theological Studies Early Christianity Hebrew Bible Old Testament History of Judaism Islamic Studies New Testament Religion Aesthetics Society and World Christianity Each field is described in detail on the web site where a field convener also is listed http www duke edu web gradreligion Inquiries related to specific fields should be directed to that individual Applicants should make clear the specific area in which they wish to concentrate for example Medieval Islam early Judaism contemporary Christian ethics Students are required to take an internal and or an external minor which gives them the opportunity to work in areas that complement their primary intellectual agenda both within the religion program as well as in areas outside the program see GPR website for details by field This structure allows students not only to strengthen their dissertation area but also prepares them to be teachers and scholars Because the program draws on the Department of Religious Studies the Divinity School and other departments and professional schools in the University it offers one of the most rigorous and wide-ranging Ph D s in the country An excellent job placement record has helped graduates obtain positions not only in teaching but also in ministry in publishing and in educational administration

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