Overview

The comprehensive program consists of a study of the various theological disciplines, including biblical studies, systematic theology, liturgics, and historical Christianity with electives drawn from courses which deal with Christianity in the larger context of culture. Students are encouraged to take courses in other professional schools (Law, Management, Public Health, Forestry) or departments (Religious Studies, American Studies, Art History, Philosophy, Women’s Studies) of the University.\

Learning outcomes

The concentrated program offers the following academic areas of specialization: Asian Religions, Bible, Black Religion in the African Diaspora, Ethics, History of Christianity, Liturgics, Philosophical Theology, Religion & the Arts, Second Temple Judaism, Theology, Women’s/Gender/Sexuality Studies, and World Christianity/Missions.

Students in this Religion program at Yale University will work closely with a professor from their respective discipline and are encouraged to take courses in other professional schools and departments of the University. Applicants to the concentrated MAR degree must have sufficient background in the discipline (undergraduate major or minor) to be accepted into the program.

A student who applies to the concentrated program but lacks the necessary academic preparation may be admitted to the MAR comprehensive. It may be possible to transfer into the concentrate after a year of study at YDS.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization:

Asian Religions

Hebrew Bible

Black Religion in the African Diaspora

Ethics

History of Christianity

Latinx & Latin American Christianity

Liturgics

New Testament

Practical Theology

Philosophical Theology

Religion & the Arts

Religion & Ecology

Second Temple Judaism

Theology

Women’s/Gender/Sexuality Studies

World Christianity/Missions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

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Tuition Fees

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30576 USD / year

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30576 USD / year

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30576 USD / year

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Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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