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Master of Religious Studies in Arts
- Rosemead, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Religious studies master's with Buddhist texts, meditation and humanistic Buddhism tracks.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Religious Studies in Master of Arts
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Academic research and education
- Buddhist chaplaincy and spiritual counseling
- Interfaith dialog and religious outreach
- Cultural consultancy and translation
Curriculum
- 36-unit programme over two years with tracks in Buddhist texts and translation
- mindfulness
- meditation and mind
- humanistic Buddhism
- and Chinese Buddhism (Mandarin cohort). Focus on interfaith dialogue
- textual analysis
- research writing and ethical leadership. Ends with a capstone project or thesis on original research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from an accredited institution
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts and three recommendation letters. Minimum prior GPA 2.5 for MBA
- 3.0 for MA Psychology
- MA Religious Studies and MDiv. English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL 69-78 or IELTS 5.5 admitted conditionally with the placement test). Proof of funds about 26
- 000 USD per year.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution (MS Health Data Analytics also needs basic healthcare knowledge), Statement of purpose, Three letters of recommendation, Transcripts, MFT and MDiv may require an interview, Funds of about 26, 000 USD for one academic year
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,966 - $15,488 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Rosemead (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of the West |
| Department | Department of Religious Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | The Lotus Scholarship offers 7,000 USD per year to selected new graduate students in eligible programmes. Programme eligibility, awards and separate application conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $14,966 - $15,488 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,996 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, IELTS 6.