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Religion

University of Georgia

M.A.
12 months
Duration
25186 USD/year
25186 USD/year
8878 USD/year
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Tuition fee
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About

The MA in Religion at the University of Georgia offers an opportunity to work closely with a scholar in your area of interest in the study of religion, while receiving additional support from our excellent and diverse faculty.

Overview

At the, University of Georgia, the Religion Department offers a Master of Arts degree (MA) in religion. Application for admission is made through the Graduate School. An MA in religion consists of 24 hours of course work (18 in major area, 6 in a minor) and 6 hours of thesis and related research for a total of 30 semester hours. 

At least 12 hours (excluding 7000 Master’s Research) must be taken in courses not admitting undergraduates. No more than 6 hours of 7000 may be included in the program of study.

Programme Structure

  • The department offers a comprehensive program of studies in the field of religion leading to the MA degree. Areas of concentration are in Biblical studies, Christian studies, Jewish studies, Islamic studies, and Indian and East Asian religious studies. Various methodologies are employed in these areas. 
  • Admission to the MA program presupposes a thorough background in religious studies. The graduate program is designed to give the student a broad and thorough training in the field of religion with a specialization in some area of concentration.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
80
IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission and Application Procedures
  • Readmission Procedures
  • Deferring an Application
  • Application Fee
  • McNair Scholars Program
  • Transcripts and Academic Records
  • Entrance Test Scores
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Non-Degree or Transient Status
  • Application Forms
  • Summary of Materials

Tuition Fee

  • International

    25186 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 12593 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    25186 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 12593 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State

    8878 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 4439 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.

Funding

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