Program Overview
The Religious Studies at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Columbia, 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
- Religious Narratives of South Asia
- The Confucian Tradition: Past and Present
- Introduction to Daoism
- Women, Religion and Culture
- West African and African Diasporic Religions
- African-American Religion
- Independent Readings in Religious Studies
- Topics in Religious Studies-General
- Topics in Religious Studies-Humanities
- Proseminar in Method and Theory in the Study of Religion
- Research and Thesis in Religious Studies
- Religious Texts and Interpretation: The Veda
- Indian Buddhism
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 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).
- Departmental application and writing sample
- 3 letters of recommendation (use departmental form)
- GRE score report
International students should contact the Office for International Admissions. Students whose native language is not English should achieve a score of 550 or more on the TOEFL exam for admission to the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 University of Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, United States
University of Missouri - Columbia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months