Phases & Structure

Phases and Structure of the Latin American Postgraduate Programme in History of Religions

The Latin American Postgraduate Programme in History of Religions (PPHR) comprises two phases:

Phase 1 (January 2026): the Latin American Master’s Programme in History of Religions (MPHR)
Phase 2 (January 2028): the Latin American Doctoral Programme in History of Religions (DPHR)

The Latin American Postgraduate Programme in History of Religions (PPHR) comprises two phases:

Phase 1 (January 2026): the Latin American Master’s Programme in History of Religions (MPHR)
Phase 2 (January 2028): the Latin American Doctoral Programme in History of Religions (DPHR)

The Latin American Master’s Programme in History of Religions (MPHR) is structured based on:

Active, Critical, Collaborative and Transdisciplinary Learning (ACCTL)
Hybrid Digital Learning [B-Learning]
Duration of the Master’s Programme: 4 Quarters
Time dedication: Master’s Programme Students must formally commit to full-time dedication
Maximum period to finish studies: six consecutive academic Quarters (3 years)
Quarterly Propaedeutic Courses (introductory):
- Science, society, state and religion [Digital Learning]
- English language (intermediate/advanced))

The Latin American Master’s Programme in History of Religions (MPHR) is structured based on:

Duration of the Master’s Programme: 4 Quarters
Time dedication: Master’s Programme Students must formally commit to full-time dedication
Maximum period to finish studies: six consecutive academic Quarters (3 years)
Quarterly Propaedeutic Courses (introductory):
- Science, society, state and religion [Digital Learning]
- English language (intermediate/advanced))
Quarterly Courses/Seminars:
- 8 Mandatory Courses
- 6 Elective Courses
- 4 Advanced Research Seminars (preparation of the Degree Thesis)</li
Academic load:
- Quarters 1 y 2: 4 mandatory courses and an Advanced Research Seminar (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
- Quarters 3 y 4: 4 elective courses and an Advanced Research Seminar (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
- 4 Advanced Research Seminars (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
Classes per week:
- 5 sessions of 90 minutes each per week [Tuesday 4:00-8:30pm, Thursday 4:00-7:00pm
- 4 Digital Learning Sessions (virtual), 90 minutes each per week
- Academic Cycle: August to November and February to May
- Cohort: 20 students per group (maximum) [80% estimated terminal efficiency]
- Professors-Researchers: local Professors and International Visiting Professors
- Cost of the Master’s Programme: 4 Quarterly Registration Fees of US$150 and 24 monthly fees of US$150
- Financial Support: 4 PMHR students are expected to have access to funds to cover their tuition and living expenses

Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor from among the PMHR professor-researchers.

Quarterly Courses/Seminars:
- 8 Mandatory Courses
- 6 Elective Courses
- 4 Advanced Research Seminars (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
Academic load:
- Quarters 1 y 2: 4 mandatory courses and an Advanced Research Seminar (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
- Quarters 3 y 4: 4 elective courses and an Advanced Research Seminar (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
- 4 Advanced Research Seminars (preparation of the Degree Thesis)
Classes per week:
- 5 sessions of 90 minutes each per week [Tuesday 4:00-8:30pm, Thursday 4:00-7:00pm
- 4 Digital Learning Sessions (virtual), 90 minutes each per week
- Academic Cycle: August to November and February to May
- Cohort: 20 students per group (maximum) [80% estimated terminal efficiency]
- Professors-Researchers: local Professors and International Visiting Professors
- Cost of the Master’s Programme: 4 Quarterly Registration Fees of US$150 and 24 monthly fees of US$150
- Financial Support: 4 PMHR students are expected to have access to funds to cover their tuition and living expenses

Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor from among the PMHR professor-researchers.