MA Religious Studies at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The master's degree in religious studies is designed for students who wish to advance their understanding of a particular area of religious studies or explore multiple traditions and topics beyond the undergraduate level. Many MA graduates from the department go on to pursue a PhD, while others bring their advanced education and competency in global religious diversity to such careers as health care, law, diplomacy, ministry, social advocacy, journalism, counseling, and informatics. MA students participate fully in the life of the department and study alongside PhD students.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Classics and Religious Studies | Duration: 30 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in religious studies requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

Graduate students in religious studies acquire a wide range of competencies that are useful for almost any career they pursue.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Application materials must include an application form; a transcript of all undergraduate and graduate work (one copy must be sent to university Admissions, and a second copy to the Department of Classics and Religious Studies); an application or waiver of consideration form for graduate assistantships; three confidential letters of recommendation; and a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant's ability to engage in critical analysis. Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose that explains their objectives for graduate study and states which area of graduate study in religion best suits their objectives. Students may indicate one of the department’s traditional areas of concentration or an area that is defined more by theme.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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