To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application along with an application fee of $60.
Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree. A degree in a related field is preferred; however, all applications will be considered.
Candidates will be asked to submit the following along with their application.
Number required: 3
From whom: Recommendations should be obtained from former instructors or academic persons who know the applicant best.
Applicants are invited to consult with the graduate director regarding specific academic preparation.
A baccalaureate degree is required, with a degree earned in a liberal arts discipline preferred. Applicants with no liberal arts background should consult with the graduate director.
In 2 to 3 pages, describe your background and specific interests and reasons for pursuing an MA in religion, demonstrating knowledge of the scope and limits of the Department of Religion’s offerings and outlook.
GRE: Optional. Scores may be submitted if available. The GRE is waived for international students whose native language is not English, but the minimum TOEFL must be achieved and reported.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums.
Current academic CV or professional résumé required.
The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 10 pages in length and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. It should be in the field of religious studies or a closely related area.
Courses taken at an accredited institution that are compatible with the offerings at Temple’s Department of Religion and graded “B” or better are eligible for transfer credit. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Official electronic transcripts can be sent via an email to [click-for-email]. Originals can be mailed to the following address.
Temple University College of Liberal Arts
Dept. of Religion
614 Mazur Hall
1114 W. Polett Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6090
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums.
See more detailed instructions on applying to Temple as an international student.
Fall: Jan. 15
Irina Segal is the graduate coordinator for the Department of Religion.
Phone: 215-204-1742
Email: [click-for-email]
