Overview

All students in the AMRS program take a minimum of 9 courses, including a foundational course- DVSC 30400: Introduction to the Study of Religion and a course in three of the 11 areas of study.

Key Features

AMRS students work with their assigned faculty advisor to develop a course of study that best fits their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Students in the Religious Studies program at University of Chicago can take courses in other departments outside of the Divinity School. The program culminates in an oral examination of a paper written for a class.

Students may complete the program in one year by enrolling full-time. Part-time student may take up to 3 years to complete the program.

Programme Structure

Divinity School faculty are world-renowned scholars and educators, representing an extraordinary breadth and depth of knowledge across the world's religious traditions, past and present, as well as a range of disciplinary and methodological approaches to the study of religion.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Ancient History View 792 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Divinity School Application for Graduate Admission

Candidate Statement reflecting intellectual influences and professional goals

Academic Transcripts

3 Letters of Recommendation

Current Resume or CV

Writing sample, at least 15 pages

Application fee: $75 (waiver available)

International students: TOEFL or IELTS score

Tuition Fee

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International

20000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

20000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

20000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10000 USD per semester during 12 months.

Per Quarter

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Religious Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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