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Overview
Offered jointly by Claremont Graduate University (CGU)’s Religion Department and Division of Politics & Economics, this interdisciplinary Master of Arts program in Religion and American Politics seeks to understand religion’s influence on American politics from the perspectives of both religious studies and political science. You’ll undertake scholarship in research methods, religion, and politics, collaborating across disciplines with leading faculty-scholars at CGU and The Claremont Colleges.
Program Highlights
- You can take courses and interact with faculty and students in other CGU departments and across The Claremont Colleges.
- Thanks to Claremont Graduate University (CGU)’s Los Angeles location, you will study in one of the most religiously and culturally diverse cities in the 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 include:
- Bishops & Orthodoxy
- Theories of Religion
- Religion in America: 1600-1865
- Legal Research Methods
- American Political Development
- Religion & Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology American Studies Political Science View 671 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology 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
47520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
47520 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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