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Baylor provides M.A. students across various programs the option to incorporate religious studies into their coursework. The department additionally features a non-thesis M.A. track. With faculty approval, Ph.D. candidates unable to finish their dissertation may opt for this non-thesis master's degree. The faculty maintains a robust research focus, aligning with Baylor's longstanding commitment to exceptional classroom teaching. As a leading university, Baylor and its religion department maintain a welcoming stance toward faith and church communities, creating a unique environment within U.S. higher education. The M.A. program caters to students with sufficient religious studies background who wish to engage in focused research within four primary disciplines: Old Testament, New Testament, Historical Studies, and Theological Studies.