Master of Arts - Religion
- 1 year
- Duration
- 37,280 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
The Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) program allows you to examine the world as it is shaped by religious traditions, ideas, passions, and ways of living.
The Master of Arts in Religion stands for:
- Individuals preparing for doctoral studies
- Professionals aiming to establish subject credentials in education, administration, journalism, or librarianship
- Persons across diverse professions seeking to explore their curiosity regarding fundamental questions of meaning, values, and existence.
MAR students engage in focused study within a specific discipline or, more generally, in Theological Studies. Given that the real world is not segmented by academic disciplines, MAR students may also self-designate an interdisciplinary area that integrates courses from Drew's distinguished interdisciplinary fields.
Program structure
1. Required Courses
- Studying Religion and Theology
- Research Methods in a Digital Age
- Critical Pedagogy and Religion
- Public Writing and Media Communication
- One interdisciplinary seminar
2. Area of Study
MAR students choose one area from the following five:
- General Studies (MARG)
- Bible and Cultures (BICU)
- Theology and Philosophy (THPH)
- Religion and Society (RESO)
- Self-Declared Interdisciplinary (MARI)
MAR Students may choose between either:
- Africana and African American Religion and Culture (AFAM)
- Ecology and Religion (ECO)
- Women’s and Gender Studies (WSTT)
3. Electives
4. Capstone
MAR students complete a capstone that demonstrates their learning in the degree. There are two tracks: Thesis Track or Non-thesis Track
5. Optional Concentrations
Price
Tuition fee: 37,280 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
