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Religious Studies (Non-Thesis) (S.T.M.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Sacred Theology programme offered by Religious Studies (Faculty of Arts), with a credit weight of 45 credits. The Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.); Non-Thesis is a course-based program that emphasizes intensive and scholarly learning opportunities. The program focuses on skills in literature review, information synthesis, and resourceful thinking. The program is approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the U.S. and Canada.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Religious Studies  |  Duration: 2 years full-time (part-time by permission)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises required courses (15 credits) and complementary courses (30 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.A. with a Major or Honours in Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) or a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), normally with a minimum CGPA of 3.3/4.0 (B+); applicants with fewer than 30 appropriate credits in Religious Studies or Theology are normally required to complete a Qualifying program. S.T.M. applicants need a B.A. in a major or honours program in Religious Studies or Theology with at least a B+ (CGPA 3.3/4.0).

Duration: 2 years full-time (part-time by permission)

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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