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16 Master's degrees offered by the university
Philosophy and Ethics
Explore questions of human existence and knowledge, truth, ethics, and the nature and meaning of life through some of history’s greatest thinkers with this liberal arts graduate certificate in Philosophy and Ethics from Harvard University
Creative Writing and Literature
Develop your skills in creative writing and literary analysis through literature courses and writing workshops in fiction, screenwriting, poetry, and nonfiction with this degree in Creative Writing and Literature offered by Harvard University.
Divinity
Divinity from Harvard University consists of rigorous intellectual scholarship combined with real-world experience, in settings such as churches, synagogues, mosques, hospitals, shelters, and other institutions of care.
South Asian Studies
South Asian Studies from Harvard University work is tailored to individual intellectual interests, it is our expectation that all doctoral students will ground their work in primary language materials and participate in interdisciplinary studies of South Asian languages, histories, and cultures.
Bioethics
Bioethics from Harvard University culminates in a mentored capstone experience involving field placement or a research project.
Theological Studies
Theological Studies from Harvard University offers students the opportunity to explore how different elements of religion relate to language, culture, and the evolution of different faith traditions.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity from Harvard University offers a strong foundation and detailed technical knowledge in security, privacy, and cryptography.
Regional Studies - East Asia
Regional Studies - East Asia from Harvard University is a vibrant interdisciplinary master's degree program designed to educate students in the languages, societies, and cultures of East Asia.
Religions of the World
Through this liberal arts graduate certificate in Religions of the World from Harvard University, you build knowledge to enhance your contextual understanding of the religious dimensions in human history and culture.
History
Examine the past through a variety of critical approaches while engaging in deep investigation of how evidence and historical narratives have developed over time. The Master of Liberal Arts, History degree from Harvard University consists of nine courses—three of which you take to gain admission—and a thesis. You study through a combination of on-campus and online courses.
Religion
In the Religion degree at Harvard University, you’ll learn the rules of scholarly engagement and analysis, and you will learn how to make your own original contribution to the ongoing conversation of scholars who study the importance of religion.
History of Science
History of Science from Harvard University is producing the next generation of professional historians of science, training students to examine the development of science through a course of study that lays a broad foundation for teaching and research across the field.
English
Deepen your understanding of fiction, poetry, and drama while learning to analyze and interpret literary texts with this English degree at Harvard University. Hone your research and writing skills, and become a stronger reader and critical thinker.
Religion and Public Life
Religion and Public Life from Harvard University is a one-year graduate degree program designed for experienced professionals in primarily (but not exclusively) “secular” arenas whose work is focused on having a positive social impact and who are inspired by a vision of just peace.
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University encompasses the study of ancient and modern peoples, languages, literatures, cultures, and societies of the Near and Middle East. Languages include Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Iranian, Persian, Sumerian, Turkish, and Yiddish.
Theology
Theology from Harvard University offers 18 areas of focus, and includes course work, a language requirement, and an oral examination requirement. It is strongly recommended that applicants to the ThM have prior knowledge of the language they plan to use to meet the language requirement.