Overview

Religious Studies from Southern Methodist University is encouraged to develop an area of concentration in his or her 18 hours of undesignated coursework. A maximum of six credit hours may be taken in independent study courses.

Careers

The primary goal of the degree is to prepare persons for academic leadership in the field, and hence for professional careers as teacher-scholars in colleges, universities, and schools of theology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

New Testament

History of the Christian Tradition

Religion and Culture

Religious Ethics

Systematic Theology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 36 other Masters in Islamic Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A satisfactory score on the GRE general graduate school admission test, ordinarily including a combined score of 310 or greater on the verbal and quantitative sections.

Sufficient previous study in religion or related areas to be able to satisfy the requirements of the degree program.

B.A. or equivalent degree from an accredited institution

Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (4.00 scale)

When English is not an applicant's native language, a satisfactory TOEFL score is also required

$75 application fee

Statement of purpose, usually one single spaced page

An official transcript from each school of higher education attended

Three statements of reference

Writing sample, 10-20 pages

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26325 USD / year

≈ 26325 USD / year
Out-of-State

26325 USD / year

≈ 26325 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26325 USD / year

≈ 26325 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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