Program Overview
The Religious Studies at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, 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
- Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
- Apocalypticism: Religious Movement and the End of Time
- Western Encounter with Hinduism
- U.S. Evangelicalism in a Global Age
- Yoga: From Vedic Origins to Western Transplantation
- Religious Pluralism in America
- Just War and Jihad - Traditions and Their Current Use
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed online application form
- Official transcripts from previous colleges and universities the applicant has attended
- Two letters of recommendation
- A personal statement (1 to 2 pages)
- GRE Scores
- A writing sample (optional)
- The application fee
- International Students for whom English is a foreign language will need TOEFL or IELTS scores demonstrating English proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,596 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months