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 Facts

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

Courses include:

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 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-09 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious 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.

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year
Out-of-State

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year

Additional Details

Per Quarter

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

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