Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Religious Studies

Dunedin Campus, Dunedin, New Zealand

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# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

18 monthsProgram duration

48,078 NZDTuition Fee/year

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In Otago’s Religion programme, you will critically examine religious beliefs and practices and their influence on human behaviour. You’ll investigate religion’s evolutionary origins, psychological underpinnings and historical development as well as its links with modern politics, law and social movements. Looking beyond ‘mainstream’ religions, you’ll examine those new forms of spiritual practice that have emerged alongside the traditional religions. Religion approaches these phenomena with both critical spirit and empathy and offers explanations that believers might be reluctant to accept, while also attempting to understand the believer’s point of view. Students of any religion, or none, are welcome. No previous qualifications are required, only a lively sense of curiosity and a willingness to grapple with important but difficult and contentious issues. It is possible to cross-credit previous study in Religion at another university.

Program overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor GPA

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

Every applicant must either:

be a graduate, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.

Application Deadline

15 Nov 2024

Program Duration

1.5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

8,893 NZD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

48,078 NZD

Other Expenses

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# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

18 monthsProgram duration

48,078 NZDTuition Fee/year

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

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Study Level

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Program overview

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