Overview

Candidates for the Religion-Journalism program at Columbia University must apply simultaneously to both the Journalism School and the Religion Department (through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences) and must indicate on each application their intention to pursue the dual program. Admitted students complete the Journalism program (a one-year degree program) in their first year. For the general requirements for the Journalism degree, click here.

In the second year, students concentrate in the program in the Department of Religion. Students must complete successfully either Theory and Method in the Study of Religion I or II and Covering Religion offered by the Journalism School. The six credits earned through J6002y apply to the MA in Religion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
Religion and Public Life
Gender and Sexuality
Race and Indigeneity
Visual Culture and Museums
Thesis Research and Writing Seminar

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Journalism View 121 other Masters in Journalism 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.

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

All students must submit one transcript showing courses and grades for each school attended
a statement of academic purpose
a writing sample (a course paper, term paper, etc.)
a personal statement
three letters of evaluation from academic sources.
Students accepted into the program must submit official transcripts.

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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