Religious Studies, MA

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

Program Overview

The department offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Religious Studies. This two-year program concentrates on method and theory in the study of religion. The MA is designed to give students from a variety of backgrounds a solid foundation in the methods used 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	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 Hours		30

a: Decided with thesis advisor to prepare proposal.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		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
	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
	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
	Hours	9
Spring
RLGN 651	Thesis M.A.	3
	Hours	3
	Total Hours	30

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

2023-24 General Bulletin

Religious Studies, MA

Program Overview

Graduate Policies

Program Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

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