George R.R. Martin explained his views on religion in the storyverse of the A Song of Ice and Fire novels: there is no one true religion, and as in real life, it is unconfirmed if any of the deities in these religions really exists.
A PhD, short for Doctor of Philosophy, may help you secure a position as a college or university professor, a researcher in a government or industrial laboratory, a consultant, or an independent practitioner. The best way to prepare for your defense is to know your dissertation and your research inside and out. 2  At a successful defense, you'll need to present yourself and your work well both orally and in writing to earn recognition as a PhD candidate and a researcher.
Yes, a PhD is a doctorate. You've got to decide if you want to do a PhD or a PsyD, because you don't need to both - find out which one is more respected in your field. Science PhDs take about 10 years on average, including your bachelors degree. The bachelors degree comes first (4 years), then a masters (2 years) and then the PhD / PsyD (about another 4, depends on the person and the program). I've always heard U Mich is a fantastic psychology school.