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Overview
You’ll work closely with faculty who have expertise in everything from biblical studies to religion in America to Buddhism. We offer a master degree in Religious Studies at Missouri State University.
Develop skills that will help you navigate issues related to various religious traditions and ideologies. Greater understanding and respect for individual differences will provide valuable perspective for a variety of career paths. Our program also offers exceptional preparation for doctoral studies or seminary as well as careers in counseling, nonprofits, publishing and law.
Study a range of topics in religious studies, including biblical studies, religions of Europe, religions of the Middle East and religions of Asia.
Preparing to work in a global economy
- A graduate degree in religious studies offers you training in direct observation, critical thinking, effective communication and cross-cultural understanding. Such skills are in high demand in all professional fields.
- In today’s multicultural workplace and global economy, basic knowledge about other cultures and religious perspectives is indispensable.
- In addition, good interpreters of information are in high demand. Studying religion is also about people and their many perspectives. Your background in this type of study will benefit you in jobs that require relating to others.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Specialize in an emphasis area
- Religions of Asia
- Religions of Europe and the Middle East
- Biblical Studies
- Religion and Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
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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). 6
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology View 563 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English 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. 79
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). 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree in religious studies or a related program in the humanities or social sciences. Some coursework in religious studies is desirable.
- A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may opt to take the GRE and normally will be expected to score a minimum of 158 on the verbal section (580 under the old scoring system before August 1, 2011) and a minimum of 300 (1,000 under the old scoring system) on the combined verbal and quantitative sections.
- There are additional university requirements for international applicants, including documentation of financial support and demonstration of proficiency in the English language if your primary language is not English.
- Applicants lacking the appropriate qualifications for the program may be admitted but will be required to rectify deficiencies with appropriate course work.
Tuition Fee
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International
16170 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16170 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
8040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8040 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
8040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8040 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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