Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Religion - History of Religions in America in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
57,210
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The graduate program in History of Religions in America adopts a distinctive perspective that is both historically grounded and broadly comparative. While carefully examining the biblical foundations and dominant European Christian traditions that shaped America's public discourse and cultural identity, this field of study maintains neutrality toward any specific religious narrative or spiritual practice. It rejects linear historical models in favor of cyclical patterns, emphasizing how future interpretations reshape our understanding of the past - creating a dynamic where historical events influence future religious developments, and contemporary perspectives transform our comprehension of earlier periods. This approach particularly focuses on two key concepts: how present-day religious communities reinterpret historical events for modern purposes (the living past), and how new spiritual insights realign our perception of historical religious experiences (revelatory realignment).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All official transcripts must be sent directly to the program to which you intend to apply. For a listing of contacts, please visit the program mail stop directory. You may also upload an unofficial transcript directly within your online application.
Rice University accepts transcripts delivered electronically through Parchment. Programs are able to receive transcripts through other online services as well.
Applicants from Chinese institutions can request and submit official transcripts directly through CHESICC. Requests are processed by CHESICC and will be sent electronically to be associated with your application. If submitting through CHESICC you will not need to submit a paper copy of your transcript. Go here to get started.
For 2024 admissions, Rice generally is not requiring the GRE. However, individual degree programs have the option of recommending, strongly recommending, or requiring the general GRE. See the Programs of Study page or reach out to your program of admission for clarification.
In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
The TOEFL IBT or IBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 90 is required
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.
Rice University accepts transcripts delivered electronically through Parchment. Programs are able to receive transcripts through other online services as well.
Applicants from Chinese institutions can request and submit official transcripts directly through CHESICC. Requests are processed by CHESICC and will be sent electronically to be associated with your application. If submitting through CHESICC you will not need to submit a paper copy of your transcript. Go here to get started.
For 2024 admissions, Rice generally is not requiring the GRE. However, individual degree programs have the option of recommending, strongly recommending, or requiring the general GRE. See the Programs of Study page or reach out to your program of admission for clarification.
In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work.
The TOEFL IBT or IBT Home Edition. A minimum score of 90 is required
IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required.
Duolingo. A minimum score of 115 is required.
Tuition
USD
57,210