Religious Studies, M.A.

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335 Gibson Hall
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400126
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4126
(434) 924-6706
religiousstudies.virginia.edu

Degree Requirements

Master of Arts

Of the 30 credits required for the degree, students are expected to complete a minimum of 24 credits of graded coursework, including a minimum of nine credits in a single religious tradition or cultural area and a minimum of six credits in courses with a strong emphasis on method.

Students who elect not to complete a thesis are expected to complete six additional graded credits, including three credits in a single religious tradition or cultural area, and pass a comprehensive examination.

Students are expected to demonstrate a reading knowledge of one research language by examination.

Total Required Credits: 30

Courses

Please follow this link to a listing of graduate course offerings for this program: Graduate Courses Arts & Sciences . Some programs limit the number of credits offered outside the department or school that a student may allocate toward degree requirements. All course enrollment is subject to approval each term by the Director of Graduate Studies.