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.

Key Facts

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:

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Education Theology and Religious Studies View 391 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

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GMAT

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Funding

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