Claremont,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Religion - Hemispheric and Transnational Studies in Claremont United States | Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Graduate University
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Claremont United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Hemispheric and Transnational Studies examines cultural and historical connections across the Americas, investigating how research on Atlantic networks, border regions, and diasporic communities has transformed academic fields like American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Latin American Studies, with particular focus on imperialism, racial dynamics, and revolutionary movements. A key scholarly objective involves assessing how transnational academic approaches create fresh research directions. Learners investigate how studies of transatlantic connections, borderlands, and migration patterns have redefined U.S. American Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Latin American scholarship. Concentration requirements vary based on the student's home department or program. This interdisciplinary focus is offered to students pursuing degrees in Applied Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, English, History, or Religion. The concentration appears on official transcripts as supplementary specialization alongside either the MA or PhD degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission. Applicants must submit a copy of their resume. Standardized test scores are not required in order to apply for this program. Applicants who have taken the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test are invited to submit scores, but are not required to do so. Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals. Three letters of recommendation, All applicants are required to submit a writing sample of previous work in addition to the statement of purpose. You may submit samples of any length you feel indicate your writing ability, but please note that we will be unable to return any items submitted as part of your application (please, no books). Most applicants submit one or two scholarly papers or excerpts of around 10-15 pages. Writing samples should not exceed 30 pages.
A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission. Admitted students who score below 95 iBT on the TOEFL, or below 7.0 on the IELTS, will be required to successfully complete ISP (earning a grade of B or higher in each required ISP course) prior to beginning their degree programs.
A minimum TOEFL score of 95 iBT, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no sub-score lower than 6.5, is required for direct-entry admission. Admitted students who score below 95 iBT on the TOEFL, or below 7.0 on the IELTS, will be required to successfully complete ISP (earning a grade of B or higher in each required ISP course) prior to beginning their degree programs.
Tuition
USD
40,400