Overview

Key facts

Reflecting the different areas of expertise of the acclaimed faculty, the curriculum incorporates a variety of approaches to the subject, including the cultural, historical, literary, sociological and theological aspects.

Although students often focus upon a single religious tradition for thesis work, the program offers a broad comparative understanding of religions around the globe, not simply a specialist's training in a single tradition.

Career Opportunities

The Religious Studies MA program at Arizona State University provides students with training and knowledge relevant to careers in government, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organizations, global relationships, intercultural understanding, foreign service, researchers, professional writing, community college teaching, journalism and publishing.

Career examples include:

book editor
community college instructor
foreign service employee
global affairs writer
nongovernmental organization professional
nonprofit management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asia

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

Modern Western

The Americas (including African American, Latin American, and Indigenous American

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 478 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must show evidence of having completed the equivalent of 15 credit hours of undergraduate work in the study of religions, including advanced courses in both western and Asian or other nonwestern religions.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
statement of purpose
curriculum vitae
writing sample
contact information for three references
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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