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The Religious Studies M.A. program at CU Boulder provides students with a chance to engage in thorough, focused academic exploration across diverse religious topics. Graduates will gain comprehensive knowledge of religious studies, particularly focusing on theoretical and methodological approaches, along with specialized expertise in their selected concentration. Faculty members guide graduate research covering Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, American religions, Mediterranean religions, Asian religions, and various indigenous belief systems.
Applicants must:
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
All international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency.
Paper-Based TOEFL - 537
Internet Based TOEFL - 75
IELTS - 6.0