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Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Religion & Philosophy

Objective

The aim of the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Religion and Philosophy is to provide advanced coursework in the scholarly study of religion, advanced training in religious practices, to foster relevant scholarly research and, in addition, to offer opportunities for elective coursework in other schools or department subjects which can enhance the student's overall understanding of religious phenomena.

Degree Requirements

Ninety (90) graduate quarter units beyond the Master's Degree are required to complete the Doctor of Philosophy program in Comparative Religion and Philosophy. Fifty-Four (54) core units are taken in twelve (12) courses (includes 22 units of dissertation). The remaining 36 units are taken from the elective offerings in Comparative Religion and Philosophy or by drawing upon the doctoral curricula from the Institute’s other programs.

Doctor of philosophy in Comparative Religion and Philosophy

CORE CURRICULUM

CRP 701    Foundations in Integral Studies (4 units)
CRP 702  
  Consciousness Studies (4 units)

CRP 703* 
  Counseling & Communication Skills (4 units)

CRP 704**  Spiritual Education (4 units)
CRP 713    Research Methodology for Religious Studies
(4 units)

CRP 715    Study of Eastern Religions and Spirituality
(4 units)

CRP 718
   Study of Western  Religions  and Spirituality (4 units)
CRP 720    Shamanism and Indigenous Religions (4 units)
CRP 896    Dissertation Topic Research
(5 units)
CRP 897    Dissertation  Methodology Review (5 units)
CRP 898A  Dissertation I (6 units)
CRP 898B  Dissertation II  (6 units)
* PSY785 Foundations of Life Coaching fulfills the requirements for CRP 703
* *Additional units can be taken as electives

ELECTIVES

CRP 727   Spiritual Psychology (4 units)
CRP 728   Mysticism (4 units)
CRP 729   Karma, Reincarnation and the Survival of Consciousness (4 units)
CRP 730   Religion, Spirituality and the Global Society
(4 units)

CRP 743   Meditation (4 units)     
CRP 745   Integral Spiritual Coaching (4-6 units)
CRP 790   Topics of Special Interest (4-8 units)
CRP 799   Independent Study  (2-12 units)


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