Overview

The American Religious History programme at Florida State University provides students with a rigorous academic framework to investigate the historical construction of religious life in the United States. As one of the primary graduate tracks within the Department of Religion, it focuses on the complex interplay between faith and social development. Students engage in deep historical analysis under the supervision of specialist faculty members.

Why American Religious History at Florida State University?

Choosing this concentration allows students to work directly with a distinguished team of historians, including experts such as John Corrigan, Sonia Hazard, Laura McTighe, and Michael McVicar. The department maintains strong institutional links with the Department of History, providing a multidisciplinary environment that enriches the research experience. This collaborative atmosphere ensures that scholars have access to broad academic resources and diverse historical perspectives.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21129 per year
National fee: USD 21129 per year
Local fee: USD 8628 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the religious landscape in America through various historical lenses. Modules may include:

American Religious History
Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
Hermeneutics
Philosophy of Religion
Religious Thought
Religious and Philosophical Ethics
Political Ethics
Human Rights Discourse
Ethics and the Life Sciences

Careers with American Religious History

Graduates from this track are prepared for diverse professional paths within academia and beyond. The department tracks graduate student placement, supporting transitions into doctoral research, teaching roles, or positions within historical and cultural organisations. By mastering historical research methods and critical analysis, students gain versatile skills applicable to careers in heritage management, archival work, and public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Religious Movements
Seminar: Religion and Culture
American Conservatism and the Religious Right
Religious Thought in America
Religious Movements and Institutions
Ethics and Politics
Scriptures and Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies American and Australasian studies View 534 other Masters in History in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upload the Department of Religion Application for Admission to a Graduate Program, including a list of the Religion courses you have taken and grades for those courses
Upload a sample of your writing (for example, a term paper in a religion course)
Upload a statement of purpose (about two pages long)
Three letters of recommendation (please note that if you are applying for a fellowship, the letter should address that as well as admission to graduate study)

Tuition Fees

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21129 USD / year

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21129 USD / year

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8628 USD / year

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Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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