Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Religion - Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The religion, ethics, and philosophy program prepares scholars to (1) examine religious phenomena through philosophical and theoretical lenses, (2) explore both contemporary and historical manifestations of religious thought, primarily within European and North American contexts, (3) conduct comparative studies between the religious, philosophical, and ethical traditions of Europe/North America and those of the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia, (4) investigate historical and modern texts concerning political ethics, warfare justification and practices, human rights discussions, and bioethical dilemmas. Students specializing in this field enroll in courses covering religious studies methodology, interpretive theory, philosophy of religion, historical and modern religious thought, ethical systems, and other subjects aligned with the program's objectives. Although the Religion Department provides extensive course offerings, students are advised to complement their studies with relevant courses from other university departments—particularly Philosophy, Sociology, Classics, History, English, Modern Languages, as well as interdisciplinary programs in Humanities, American/Florida Studies, and Law School offerings.
Our Graduate Program features four specialized tracks: American Religious History (ARH), History and Ethnography of Religions (HER), Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy (REP), and Religions of Western Antiquity (RWA). Each track maintains distinct degree requirements. Admitted students receive guidance from faculty within their chosen specialization while also completing coursework across other disciplines. The department maintains a policy of exclusively accepting full-time students into the Graduate Program in Religion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Grades and GRE Scores
Though outstanding grades are prerequisites for admission to both graduate programs (and GRE scores are a prerequisite for the PhD program), they provide no guarantee of acceptance.
Personal Statement
The applicant's statement of purpose is considered carefully in the admissions decision insofar as it distinguishes an applicant from other applicants and relates her or his specific interests to those of program faculty.
Writing Sample
The writing sample often proves to be the most important document in the application process. As an example of the applicant's best work, the writing sample should demonstrate an ability to write well, analyze, and engage with scholarly debates and research.
Recommendation Letters
Letters of recommendation are also given great weight in the decision process. Students are encouraged to choose recommenders who can provide detailed information about academic ability and likelihood of success in graduate study.
Document 1, upload the Department of Religion Application for Admission to a Graduate Program, including a list of the Religion courses you have taken and grades for those courses
In Document 2, upload a sample of your writing (for example, a term paper in a religion course)
In Document 3, upload a statement of purpose (about two pages long)
Three letters of recommendation, enter the required information for three academic references. References will be contacted once the application is submitted and instructed how to upload letters of recommendation.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
Though outstanding grades are prerequisites for admission to both graduate programs (and GRE scores are a prerequisite for the PhD program), they provide no guarantee of acceptance.
Personal Statement
The applicant's statement of purpose is considered carefully in the admissions decision insofar as it distinguishes an applicant from other applicants and relates her or his specific interests to those of program faculty.
Writing Sample
The writing sample often proves to be the most important document in the application process. As an example of the applicant's best work, the writing sample should demonstrate an ability to write well, analyze, and engage with scholarly debates and research.
Recommendation Letters
Letters of recommendation are also given great weight in the decision process. Students are encouraged to choose recommenders who can provide detailed information about academic ability and likelihood of success in graduate study.
Document 1, upload the Department of Religion Application for Admission to a Graduate Program, including a list of the Religion courses you have taken and grades for those courses
In Document 2, upload a sample of your writing (for example, a term paper in a religion course)
In Document 3, upload a statement of purpose (about two pages long)
Three letters of recommendation, enter the required information for three academic references. References will be contacted once the application is submitted and instructed how to upload letters of recommendation.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
Tuition
USD
19,993