What will I learn?

The Department of Religion offers a Master of Arts in Religion.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign community of students, scholars, and alumni is changing the world.

With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact.

Mission

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is charged by our state to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation and around the world through our leadership in learning, discovery, engagement and economic development.

Vision

We will be the pre-eminent public research university with a land-grant mission and global impact.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (24-40 hours for Thesis Option; 32 hours for Non-Thesis Option)

Tuition fees
US$29,760.00 per year
Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

2090 Lincoln Hall,

702 South Wright Street,

URBANA,

Illinois,

61801, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,760.00 per year
Books & Supplies- 1800
Start date

August 2025

Venue

Illinois, Main Campus

108 Henry Administration Building,

Urbana,

Illinois,

61801, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.

English Language Requirements:

TOEFL iBT - 79-102

TOEFL CBT - 213-253

TOEFL PBT - 550-610

IELTS (academic exam) - 6.5-7.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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