MA in Religious Studies in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington

The Master of Arts program offered by the Department of Religious Studies caters to students seeking advanced academic exploration of religion beyond undergraduate studies. Participants pursue the M.A. with diverse objectives, from preparing for Ph.D. studies to gaining insights into religion's global influence across professional domains. Indiana University's Religious Studies Department approaches religious scholarship through probing inquiries that reveal human experiences, cultural diversity, and meaning creation. This graduate program brings together dedicated scholars and faculty committed to research, instruction, and guidance. Through its interdisciplinary, theme-based curriculum, the department equips students for academic careers and other professions demanding expertise, intellectual flexibility, analytical thinking, and strong research and communication abilities. Graduates emerge as experts in their chosen fields while developing comprehensive understanding of theories, subjects, and traditions central to the department's mission: exploring what it means to be human.