Southern Methodist University Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences Religious Studies The Office of Research and Graduate Studies P.O. Box 750240 Dallas, TX 75275-0240 US   Phone: 1-214-768-2432 Fax: 1-214-768-1042   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Religious Studies; Doctoral Ph.D. - Religious Studies On Campus   SMU's Graduate Program in Religious Studies conceives the study of religion as a humanistic discipline, encompassing a variety of methods and approaches. It is designed to prepare students for both teaching and scholarship, whether in departments of religious studies or in theological seminaries. To this end, the program places a high premium on independent study carried out under the personal direction of a distinguished faculty.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1001  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2401  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1061  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $25400  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: United Methodist