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Overview
The Master of Arts program in Religion from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) offers a strong foundation in scholarly religious research, including but also transcending considerations of particular communities of belief and practice. Faculty-scholars conduct innovative research advancing the critical scholarly analysis of religious studies, history, philosophy, theology, archaeology, Near Eastern studies, peace studies, and more. The department trains graduate students using small classes and a flexible curriculum.
Program Highlights
- Interdisciplinary concentrations are available to Religion students, including American Studies, Early Modern Studies, Hemispheric & Transnational Studies, Media Studies, and Museum Studies.
- You can take courses and interact with faculty and students in other CGU departments and at The Claremont Colleges in such areas as Asian religions, African American religions, New Testament, women’s and gender studies, and U.S. history.
- Thanks to CGU’s Los Angeles location, you will study in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in country.
- You will have access to the libraries of CGU and Claremont University Consortium which offer more than two million volumes – more than 250,000 in the field of religion alone.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Bishops & Orthodoxy
- Theories of Religion
- Religion in America: 1600-1865
- Women in the Books of Samuel
- Egyptian Christianity & Monasticism Under Islamic Rule
- The Origins & Influences of the Zoroastrian Tradition
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
40 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 324 other Masters in Christian Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Required
GRE® Required
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
Tuition Fee
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International
39600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
39600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
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Financing
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