Overview

The Religion and Public Leadership degree program at Boston University is not intended as a degree leading to ordination but is ideal for persons in any profession who wish to gain a more robust appreciation for the ways in which religious traditions, including their own, shape and creatively engage public life.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the MA in Religion & Public Leadership, students will demonstrate:

The ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate some of the most important ways religious beliefs and practices impact and creatively engage public life.
A critical understanding of the primary competencies, capacities, and character required of religious leaders for effective public ministry and social practice.

Applicants must have graduated with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an accredited college or university to be considered for admission to the MARPL.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Religion and Public Engagement through the Arts
Christian Worship and Public Life
Congregations and Communities
The New Testament in Crises
God and Money
The Social Gospel

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Leadership View 291 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed Online Application
Digital copies (PDF preferred) of unofficial transcripts from all academic institutions where applicant has received previous academic credit
3 Letters of Reference
Personal Statement
Application Essay (master’s applicants only)
Standardized Test Results (only international students for whom English is not a native language)
Resume/CV
International Student Data Form
Copies of Previous Visa Documents
Financial Sponsorship Documents

Tuition Fees

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66670 USD / year

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66670 USD / year

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66670 USD / year

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Funding

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