Overview

Designed for religious educators and teachers in a variety of settings, the M.A. in Religious Education program at Fordham University provides you with a strong foundation in both pedagogy and core theological disciplines. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to guide others at every stage of life and to fulfill your role at parishes, dioceses, schools, nonprofit organizations, and more. This program is also ideal for those seeking personal enrichment through the study of religious education. Some program highlights:

Offered with either a youth and young adult ministry concentration, or generalist concentration.
Both concentrations can be completed on campus or a combination of on campus and online.
Teach and learn with our renowned faculty and international students from more than twenty countries.
Take courses at the member schools of the New York Theological Consortium.

Careers

Director or coordinator of religious education, faith formation, RCIA, or youth and young adult ministry
Parish volunteer coordinator
Ministry outreach coordinator
Pastoral associate
Teacher at a Catholic or Christian elementary or secondary school
Administrator at a faith-based organization or religious congregation
Campus minister at a religious or secular university
Writer, editor, or publisher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Religious Education
Curriculum and Religious Education
Education for Peace and Justice
Religious and Educational Development of Children and Youth
Young Adult & Adult Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
Old Testament
New Testament
Human Growth and Development
The Ignatian Way

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Liberal Arts View 728 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have obtained a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B). If you have received a post bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, a minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.
Official transcripts of all coursework
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
GRE/MAT Exams

Tuition Fee

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International

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

35244 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 979 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

2638 - 5751 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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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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