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    Master of Arts in Religion

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    Urbana, USMAIn-person2 years
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14
    Cohort
    students
    32
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666.

    About the program

    The program requires 32 credit hours of graduate coursework, including REL 510, courses in a primary field such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Philosophy of Religion, or Religion in America, and 12 hours at the 500-level. Students complete either a thesis with REL 599 or two revised seminar papers, pass an MA examination, and meet a foreign language requirement.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not required but will be considered if submitted.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 on the internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,870.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666 across 32 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    How large is the Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cohort?
    Master of Arts in Religion at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically enrolls around 14 students per cohort.