University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences Religious Studies 4202 East Fowler Avenue, CPR107 Tampa, FL 33620-5550 US   Phone: 1-813-974-1845 Fax: 1-813-974-1853   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Religious Studies On Campus   The Masters of Arts degree in Religious Studies provides opportunities for students with backgrounds in the scholarly study of religion to expand their knowledge of the social, cultural, and historical contexts of religion, develop a greater in-depth knowledge of particular religious traditions, and acquire proficiency with a wide variety of pertinent methodologies and theoretical perspectives. This degree serves the needs of students interested in teaching or as a step toward various professional programs, or to meet the needs of liberal arts education. It will be of special value to those interested in pursuing a doctorate in religious studies. The graduate program offers an opportunity to study with accomplished scholars in one of two areas: Students may concentrate in the religions of ancient Israel in their Near Eastern context, New Testament Christianity, archeology of the New Testament period, and Judaism or Islam in its formative period. Students may also concentrate in topics and issues of religion and contemporary society. An undergraduate degree in Religious Studies, or equivalent preparation. Other undergraduate majors are acceptable, but students may be required to acquire additional competence in Religious Studies without receiving graduate credit. A minimum score of 1000, including a minimum verbal score of 600, on the Graduate Record Examination. Application Deadlines are as follow: Fall: June 1; Spring: October 15; and Summer: March 1.     Accreditation Information: The University of South Florida and all its departments ands programs are accredited by the Commissi  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3529  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4170  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $900  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $19727  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable