Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies
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The Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies combines researchers, teachers and students from many research areas within the humanities under one roof. This mix of creative people and ideas creates a dynamic atmosphere that facilitates strong research environments and a wide variety of courses and programs.
Research within archaeology, history, history of ideas, philosophy, religious studies and theology.
We conduct research within archaeology, history, history of ideas, philosophy, religious studies and theology.
External contacts are of great importance to us, as is an on-going dialogue with media and society.
See our degree programmes.
We offer courses within a number of subjects in the Humanities. See our range of courses.
We have about 20 active doctoral students and provide doctoral studies in many subjects within the Humanities.
The scholarship is starting August 15, 2025, or by agreement. Apply by March 28, 2025.
Doctoral student Madelen Johansson held her mid seminar where she presented her dissertation on Israel Ruong.
Doctoral students at the Arctic Graduate School went on a doctoral course and field trip to Rovaniemi.
Forest Social: PhD Student Klara Härgestam talks about the forest debate and people's relation to the forest.