Religious Studies, MA

Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
Field of Study: Religious Studies

This program is not currently admitting students.

Program Overview

The department offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Religious Studies. This two-year program is designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds a solid foundation in method and theory in the contemporary study of religion.

Graduate Policies

For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses:
RLGN 400	Foundational Readings in Religious Studies	3
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A.	6
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A.	3
or ELECTIVE
Independent Study ^a		3
Elective Courses		15
Three 400-level RLGN courses
Two elective courses dealing with the method and theory in the study of religion
Total Credit Hours		30

a: Decided with thesis advisor to prepare proposal.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credit Hours
RLGN 400	Foundational Readings in Religious Studies	3
400-level RLGN course		3
An elective dealing with the method and theory in the study of religion		3
	Credit Hours	9
Spring
400-level RLGN course		3
Independent Study ^a		3
An elective dealing with method and theory in the study of religion		3
	Credit Hours	9
Second Year
Fall
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A. (or Open Elective)	3
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A.	3
400-level RLGN course		3
	Credit Hours	9
Spring
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A.	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	30

a: Decided with thesis advisor to prepare proposal. To be approved by the graduate faculty by the beginning of the third semester.

2024-25 General Bulletin

Religious Studies, MA

Program Overview

Graduate Policies

Program Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

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