Program Requirements
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religious Studies
is a research-intensive program that emphasizes tailored and intensive learning opportunities. The program focuses on skills in critical thinking, literature review, and scientific communication.
Thesis Courses (27 credits)
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RELG 688 Thesis Research 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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RELG 689 Thesis Research 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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RELG 698 Thesis Research 3 (9 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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RELG 699 Thesis Research 4 (12 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Required Course (3 credits)
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RELG 645 Methods in Religious Studies (3 credits)
Overview
Religious Studies : Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of religion, including: historical studies/textual hermeneutics; ritual/performance studies; and religion and modernity.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Nelson, Samuel (Fall)
Note: Restricted to M.A. students in Religious Studies, except with permission of the instructor.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits selected from the 500- or 600-level courses accepted by the School of Religious Studies for the granting of a master's degree.
Language Requirement
Students are required to give their area committee evidence of reading knowledge of a scholarly language other than English. This language may be either a modern language in which there is a significant amount of scholarship relevant to the student's area of research, or a classical language relevant to the student's area of research. If a classical language is chosen, it must be in addition to any prerequisite language for the area in question.
