Overview

Key Features

In a socio-cultural context characterized by an increasing degree of religious pluralism, Comparative Religion students at Graduate Theological Union will acquire the methodological and conceptual tools to engage in comparative studies of two or more religions from a thematic, analytic, or constructive perspective. Particular emphasis will be given to interdisciplinary approaches to the study of religion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Religion

Religious Studies

Theology

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 476 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

Statement of Purpose (300-500 words).
Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores
Official Transcripts from all previous college-level institutions
Three Academic Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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27000 USD / year

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27000 USD / year

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In-State

27000 USD / year

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Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

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Funding

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