Introduction to the New Online M.A./Ph.D. in Mythology and Religious Studies

Join us for an evening with the faculty and alumni of Pacifica Graduate Institute’s newly launched online M.A./Ph.D. in Mythology and Religious Studies — the only doctoral program in the country dedicated to the cross-disciplinary and multicultural study of mythology and religion in dialogue with depth psychology, now offered in a fully online format that brings this distinctive education to students anywhere in the world.

In this live online session, you will meet members of the program’s core faculty and hear directly from current students and alumni about what it is like to pursue advanced study in myth, religion, and contemplative traditions at Pacifica. We will offer an overview of the program’s curriculum and structure, including its four areas of emphasis — mythology and religious traditions, myth and literature, depth psychology and culture, and research — and walk through the new online format, including weekly live sessions, optional in-person retreats, dissertation pathways, and the unique cohort community that has long defined a Pacifica education.

Most importantly, this is your opportunity to ask questions. Whether you are wondering about admissions requirements, balancing graduate study with work and family, the difference between the M.A. and Ph.D. tracks, dissertation possibilities, career pathways, financial aid, or simply what daily life as a Pacifica student looks like, the faculty and alumni will be available to answer your questions directly.

This program is designed for educators and future professors, writers and editors, chaplains and spiritual care providers, creatives and consultants, nonprofit leaders, therapists, and lifelong learners who seek to integrate the study of myth, religion, and contemplative traditions into meaningful personal and professional lives. If you have ever sensed that the world’s oldest stories carry wisdom we urgently need today, this is an invitation to learn how Pacifica can help you bring that calling into focus.

Presenting Faculty will feature Dr. Evans Lansing Smith and Dr. Kali Cape.