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APPLY NOW FOR OUR NEW 1-YEAR MASTERS PROGRAM!

The Department of Religious Studies is now accepting applications for our brand new one-year MA program for the Fall 2023 intake!

Feb 14, 2023

Students can now apply to the brand new one-year Masters program (MRP) in Religious Studies. Offering the option of a one-year MA will allow students to pursue studies within Religious Studies beyond the BA, earn an advanced degree, and prepare to enter into a variety of careers or other programs within a one-year timeframe. Applications for entry into the program are now open, and any questions about the program can be directed to relstud@mcmaster.ca.

 

For more information on application instructions, visit How to Apply – School of Graduate Studies (mcmaster.ca), or start your application today – APPLY NOW!

 

1-Year MA (MRP)

2-Year MA (thesis)

2-Year MA (project)

 

There are no language requirements for the 1-Year MA.

 

 

 

The candidate must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than English which is most useful in the area in which the thesis is written.

The candidate must demonstrate a reading knowledge of a language other than English which is most useful in the area in which the project is written.

Completion of five half courses with at least a B- standing.

 

Completion of six half courses with at least B- standing.

 

Completion of six half courses with at least B- standing.

 

Completion of RELIGST 701 Issues in the Study of Religions.

 

Completion of RELIGST 701 Issues in the Study of Religions.

 

Completion of RELIGST 701 Issues in the Study of Religions.

 

Completion of a Major Research Paper – MRP (between 7,500 and 10,000 words).

 

In consultation with your supervisor, a thesis must be completed.

 

In consultation with your supervisor, a project must be completed.

 

No oral defence of Major Research Project.                                                 

 

The thesis must be defended in an oral examination.                                        

 

The passing of an oral or written examination on the substance of the project.