我们的45学分的硕士课程为您提供进入博士课程的研究，知识和技能。或者，使用您将获得此学位的跨文化分析技能磨练，以在各种私营或非营利性领域（例如新闻，政府，非营利性工作或人力资源）建立职业生涯。宗教研究硕士通常在2年内完成，尽管在某些情况下可能会花费较少的时间。但是，如果学生没有达到经济援助要求的每季度8小时最低课程负荷，则可能需要长达4年的时间。
Their masters in religious studies program emphasizes religious tradition as a crucial means of insight into contemporary, global issues. World religions deepen how we can understand international relations, politics, economics and more by encouraging conversation that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Our world-class faculty are active, engaged scholars who equip you with in-depth, applied knowledge of cross-cultural analytical tools. We ground religious study in theory while providing experiential opportunities through site visits, service learning, research and study abroad.<br><br>You can customize your educational experience by choosing from one of five areas of specialization and one of four degree-completion options (master's thesis, publishable journal article, research project or comprehensive examinations). The critical theory and religion specialization is available in person or online. Graduates from our program go on to attend top-tier doctoral programs in religious studies, while others become valuable contributors in career fields such as business, government, social work or journalism.<br><br>The degree requires a minimum of 45 credits and can be completed in two years.