The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Hindu Studies builds upon a solid foundation in Hinduism, advancing students into the realm of research, teaching, publication, and contribution. The PhD in Hindu Studies at HUA is a rigorous 60- to 78-credit program designed for aspiring scholars and educators in the field. This program emphasizes breadth and depth, covering key areas in Hindu Studies while fostering advanced research skills. Students engage deeply with primary texts and develop expertise in Sanskrit and a second language. The program focuses on original scholarship, critical methodologies, and the Hindu intellectual tradition. It prepares students to research, publish, teach, and contribute meaningfully to the understanding of Hindu thought from a scholar-practitioner perspective. To complete the program successfully, students must take 20 courses or 60 semester-credit-hours across three areas: 30 semester-credit-hours or ten courses in Doctoral Studies Foundations, 24-semester-credit-hours or eight courses in a specialization area, and two courses focused on research and teaching. In addition, students must complete a PhD dissertation. Please see the structure of Program for a detailed description of the distribution of courses
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