Overview

Unification Theological Seminary's Religious Studies program prepares students for a wide variety of positions and jobs. These include church lay leadership; peace-building and social service ministries in churches, faith communities and non-profits; work in interfaith ministries; as more effective witnesses for their faith in today’s multi-faith environment; management positions in churches and non-profit organizations; teaching religion in an academic setting and for those who wish to pursue further graduate work in religion.

Overview

The program’s foundation courses are a theological curriculum that provides a broad knowledge of scripture, theology and history in the Christian tradition. The MA in Religious Studies Program has four concentrations, each with distinct purposes: The Concentration on Unificationism equips students with an in-depth understanding of its teachings, theology, scriptures and history, such as is required of aspiring leaders in the Unification movement. The Concentration in Public and Non-Profit Leadership equips students with skills needed to work effectively in civil society and non-governmental organizations. The Concentration in Interfaith Peacebuilding provides a theological and intercultural understanding in several religious traditions with focused examination on the nexus of religion and peacebuilding. The Concentration in Theological Studies is suitable for students who wish to pursue a general study of Christian theology, biblical studies and church history. Students may choose one or more of these concentrations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hebrew Bible

New Testament Foundations

Systematic Theology

Church History I

Jewish-Christian Relations

Islam

Confucianism

Buddhism

Hinduism

Unification Movement

Divine Principle

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form, including intended degree program, signature and date.

Official transcripts from all colleges, universities, or seminaries attended.

Two recommendation letters, one from the applicant's pastor, church elder or faith community leader.

TOEFL score (for non native English speakers).

One digital and one passport-size photograph

Proof of immunization for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Students born before 1/1/1957 are exempted from this requirement.

Application fee of $30.00.

Tuition Fees

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10800 USD / year

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10800 USD / year

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10800 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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