Advanced Religious Studies

A Certificate of Advanced Religious Studies is awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete 33 units of selected course work in graduate religious studies courses selescted according to the unit distribution requirements for the M.A. Religious Studies.However, neither Comprehensive Examination nor the Capstone Project is required.

A student in the M.A. Program in Religious Studies who, after successfully completing 33 units, decides not to write the final paper or complete comprehensives has the option to apply for the Certificate in Advanced Religious Studies. The student will formally apply to the Director of Graduate Religious Studies, who, in consultation with the Academic Advisor will make the final decision.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained to remain in the program.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Certificate Program in Advanced Religious Studies the student must:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning or demonstrated ability for graduate study.
• Show evidence of a theological background necessary to begin the program.
• Complete application materials.
• Interview with the Director of Graduate Religious Studies