McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies

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Religious Studies

McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Social Sciences, Religious Studies
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Religion/Religious Studies
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,307
Careers:Ministers of Religion

Description:

Religion is of critical importance for understanding society, and the Department of Religious Studies engages in intensive and broad-ranging research across Asian and Western traditions in their historical and modern expression. Since 1964, the Department of Religious Studies has offered graduate programmes dealing with religion and human religious experience, past and present, East and West. The department has no confessional ties; it seeks, rather, to cultivate a positive appreciation of the world's religious traditions in a spirit of free, open enquiry, critical reflection, and solidly-grounded judgment. The department draws on a wide variety of methodological resources, especially philosophical, philloogical, literary, historical, and social scientific, in the effort to understand religion and religious phenomena.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*77
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 580] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 237] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 92] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 85]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio
- M.A. in Religious Studies


- B+ minimum average, based on previous graduate work


- Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 05, 2022