Program Overview
The Religious Studies at Howard University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Religious Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Religious Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Study of Religion
- Philosophy of Religion
- World Religions
- MA(RS) Colloquy
- Introduction to Old Testament/Hebrew Bible I
- Introduction to Old Testament/Hebrew Bible II
- New Testament Critical Introduction
- Scripture and Hermeneutics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3 or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 15,654 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Howard University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Howard University
Howard University
Washington, United States
Howard Universityis aprivate,historically black,federally charteredresearch universityinWashington, D.C., United States. It isclassifiedamong "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research...
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
