Religious Studies, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Studying world religions prepares you for economic success in professions where culturally diverse points of view are valued and to succeed personally in an international city such as Atlanta or anywhere else in the world. This Georgia State University program introduces you to ideas, practices and values you’ve never encountered. Students can choose from two tracks - thesis and coursework intensive:

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Religious Studies | Duration: A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: October 31 Summer: Contact the Graduate Director | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Proseminar in Theories and Methods (3 hours) Courses in world religions, ethics and politics and comparative or thematic studies (12-15 hours, varies by track/concentration) Electives (varies by track/concentration)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required Materials GRE NOT REQUIRED for this program Statement of Purpose: Please submit an essay of no more than 1000 words outlining (1) your interest in the field of Religious Studies and (2) why you wish to pursue a graduate degree in Religious Studies at Georgia State. Writing Sample: Please submit a writing sample of your previous scholarly work. Your sample should be no more than 2000 words, and maybe a complete short paper or a representative excerpt from a longer work. Three Letters of Recommendation Transcripts (one from each institution attended) Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only) Institutional code 5251 should be used for reporting GRE and TOEFL scores

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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