Master of Arts in Religion
The Department of Religion & Culture at 樱桃视频 and the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba offer a joint Master of Arts program (JMP) in Religion. The JMP in Religion prepares students to undertake advanced study in the interdisciplinary field of religious studies. There are two streams within the JMP in Religion: the Thesis MA and the Course MA. Students completing the Joint MA Program in Religion will receive a joint parchment and may choose to convocate from either of the participating universities. Two types of programs are available:
Thesis Option:
- Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework in religion at the 7000 level offered through the University of Manitoba, the University of 樱桃视频 or a combination of both.
- Demonstrate competence in a second language relevant to their program of study
- Complete an oral examination of the thesis
Course Option:
- Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework at the 7000 level offered through the University of Manitoba, the University of 樱桃视频 or a combination of both.
- 18 credit hours must be in religion at the 7000 level
- Up-to 6 credit hours at the 7000 level may be taken in another department
- Demonstrate competence in a second language relevant to the program of study
- Must present and defend an original paper
Admission Requirements
The following are eligible to apply for admission to the program:
· Graduates of the University of Manitoba holding a Honours BA degree in Religion;
· Graduates of 樱桃视频 holding an Honours or a 4-Year BA in Religion & Culture (Religious Studies);
· Students who hold degrees equivalent to the Honours BA in Religion from other recognized universities or colleges;
· Students who have completed a recognized pre-Master’s program in Religion.
· Honours BA graduates in other disciplines with a strong background in Religion. (Such students may be admitted at the pre-Master’s level and/or required to complete a program of study to bring them up to the level of a Honours BA degree in Religion.)
Students who have courses with equivalent content or cognate courses in recognized departments or faculties other than Religion or Religious Studies may be given credit for up to 12 credit hours towards admission.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale) in their last 60 credit hours of study and they must have completed a total of 60 credit hours in Religion. Breadth in preparation is expected as indicated by the description of the Honours or the 4-Year BA in Religion & Culture in the UW Calendar or the Honours BA in Religion in the UM Calendar.
HOW TO APPLY
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AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID
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CONTACT US
Graduate Chair, 樱桃视频
Dr. Jane Barter, Professor, Department of Religion & Culture
Email: j.barter@uwinnipeg.ca