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The Master of Arts in Comparative Religion program at Western Michigan University equips students with comprehensive understanding of multiple religious traditions, key classical texts in comparative religion, and core theoretical and methodological approaches in religious studies.
WMU now features an updated online graduate application platform that enables both domestic and international students to submit all necessary materials through a unified system. This streamlined process collects general university application details along with program-specific requirements.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
For Fall entry, and consideration for a graduate assistantship: February 15. For Spring entry: applicants can apply up to one week prior to the start of the spring semester.