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Master of Religious Studies

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A degree on religion in cultural, Historical and political contexts.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Religious Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Religious Studies Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
Project Assistant
Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
Including Introduction to Religious Studies
Selling Spirituality
The Meaning of Death
Apocalypticism in Film
Sex in Judaism
Christianity
And Islam
Islam: Rituals
Traditions
And Debates
Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (three-year degrees reviewed)
good standing
transcripts showing at least six semesters
minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (3.0 recommended); the department makes the final decision and may require more (GPA
GRE or GMAT).

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (3-year degrees reviewed for equivalency); good standing; transcripts with at least 6 semesters; department makes final decision

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Religious Studies. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$24,000 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Long Beach
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Religious Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.