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Religion-Journalism Dual MA/MS Program at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

This programme lets a small number of candidates earn two master's degrees in two years, an MA from the Department of Religion and an MS from the Graduate School of Journalism.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Religion (GSAS) and Graduate School of Journalism  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students complete the one-year Journalism programme in year one, then concentrate in Religion in year two, completing Theory and Method in the Study of Religion I or II and Covering Religion (J6002y); the six credits from J6002y count toward the MA in Religion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Separate, simultaneous applications to GSAS (Religion) and the School of Journalism, each indicating the dual programme. GSAS requires statement of academic purpose, personal statement, resume, writing sample of 15-20 pages, three letters of evaluation from academic sources, transcripts. GRE not required. International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Programme page directs 2026-27 prospective applicants to [email protected].

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years

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