AMRS Religious Studies at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The AMRS is a graduate programme in the academic study of religion at the Divinity School. Students take courses alongside PhD and MDiv students.

Faculty: Divinity School | Duration: Up to 3 years part-time allowed (nine quarters); full-time one year of at least nine courses | Intake: Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

At least nine courses graded B- or better, including DVSC 30500 (Introduction to the Study of Religion, Autumn) and DVSC 30600 (Theory and Method, Winter), and at least one course in three of the four faculty committees. The rest are electives, including language courses; there is no language requirement. A capstone is a one-hour oral exam based on a class paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: Divinity School application, candidate statement on intellectual influences and professional goals, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, CV, a 15-25 page writing sample, application fee, and English proficiency for international applicants. 2027 entry deadlines: Round 1 (priority) 5 Jan 2027, Round 2 (final for international) 5 Apr 2027, Round 3 (final for domestic) 14 June 2027.

Intake: Autumn

Duration: Up to 3 years part-time allowed (nine quarters); full-time one year of at least nine courses

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