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Overview
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
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 606 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
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 Fee
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International
26460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12014 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Tempe Junction
900 - 1350 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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