Naropa University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA Religious Studies with Language

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MA in Religious Studies with Language is designed for those students who wish to pursue a PhD in Religious Studies or Buddhist Studies, with the eventual career goal of college or university teaching, or who wish to become professional translators. Students in these degree programs take an additional four courses of Sanskrit or Tibetan; some students elect to study both languages. Graduates who do well in this program regularly enroll in competitive PhD programs.

The MA in Religious Studies with Language degree offers two concentrations: Contemplative Religions and Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. This 61-credit MA degree includes all the course work of either the Contemplative Religions or the Indo-Tibetan Buddhism concentrations, plus training in either Sanskrit or Tibetan through two years (16 credits) of language course work. Some students elect to do additional course work to study both languages.

Accreditation:

Naropa University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

# of Credits Required:

61

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

810.00 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Other Specialized Institutions

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999