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MTS Master of Theological Studies at Harvard University

Harvard University, United States

Programme overview

Two-year, full-time programme exploring how religious studies relates to language, culture and the evolution of faith traditions; students narrow coursework in one of 20 areas of focus or design their own.

Faculty: Harvard Divinity School  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

16 courses, 6 of which are in the chosen area of focus, plus intermediate competency in a language relevant to the area of study demonstrated through coursework or examination.

Career pathways

May be preparatory work for a PhD in religion or inform work in another field enriched by religious studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Harvard Divinity School admission; no prior graduate study required.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.hds.harvard.edu/admissions-aid

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