Religious Studies
专业介绍
The Master’s in Religious Studies is perfect for students looking for a “bridge” MA program to doctoral studies; current and prospective teachers; and students preparing for professional careers in law, social work, journalism, counseling, medicine, civil service, and politics.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Be proficient in the use of methods of inquiry of the discipline, theories, concepts and critical issues in the field of Religious Studies. Students study the theories and methods by which religion is analyzed today, including psychological, sociological, anthropological, hermeneutic, philosophical, historical, legal and literary work. They also approach the study of “religion” as a concept, which has itself been an intellectual object of inquiry, and has played a key role in the development of the social and human sciences.
- Be proficient in oral and written communication appropriate to the discipline.
- B prepared to enter further post-MA work in the field: for example, an excellent PhD program in religious studies, history, anthropology etc. OR high school teaching OR work as a journalist in print and electronic media, specializing in writing on religion in society.
