Overview

The Religious Studies program at Indiana University Bloomington prepares students with a variety of goals, including continuing to the Ph.D.

Some students pursue an M.A. to understand how religion informs and enriches the world, applying their knowledge to an array of professional fields.

Key Facts

The M.A. in Religious Studies is normally a two-year program. You will complete 30 credit hours and demonstrate reading proficiency in one non-English language of scholarship. In order to graduate, you must complete an approved revision of a research paper, between 20-30 pages in length (not counting endnotes).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Religions

Buddhist Studies

Ethics, Philosophy, and Politics in the Study of Religion

Religions of South Asia

Religion, Science, and Technology Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 48 other Masters in Ethnic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to do scholarly work. If you are transferring from another US institution, two letters must come from the current US institution. One of these letters must come from your research advisor.

Application fee of US $65. You will pay this fee at the time you submit your online application. No fee waivers are granted

Evidence of financial support, such as a letter from your bank, if you indicate that you can attend without financial support or with only partial support

Complete the online application, which includes a 700 word personal statement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33002 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33002 USD / year

≈ 33002 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bloomington

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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