Graduate comparative religion programs

RELIG Religion in Comparative Perspective 5 credits Comparative study of several religious traditions, organized around a specific theme or topic, e. Introduction to major methods and disciplines in the study of religion. Students organize and contribute to the series with participation by UW faculty members and visiting guest speakers. Historical Relations Between Religious Traditions Elective Selected from courses on the history of regions where two or more religious traditions have come into contact with one another.

Major Concentration You must complete four to five courses in your chosen major concentration. Minor Concentration You must complete two to three courses in your chosen minor concentration. Minor concentration options include all options listed in the major concentration plus: Religion in America, African religions, East Asian religions, Greco-Roman religions.

Capstone Research Project You must complete either a long paper approximately 50 pages or two papers approximately 25 pages each of near publishable quality under the guidance of your Masters Supervisory Committee. Comprehensive Oral Exam Your Masters Supervisory Committee will examine your capstone research project and conduct your oral exam during your graduation quarter.

These courses cannot be taken for graduate credit. If you have taken equivalent courses at other institutions, it is possible to have one or both of these courses waived with written approval from the GPC. For remote contact , please contact Tonja Iocca , Monday through Thursday, 8 a. If you have an immediate need outside of those hours, you may contact Dr. Steve Covell. Virtual appointments can be coordinated.

Email the individual you need to meet with to set up that appointment. If you are unsure who you need to meet with, contact Tonja Iocca for assistance. Our research project on the pandemic and religion made the local news! The project is just about to move from data gathering to analysis and the creation of pedagogy modules. Stay tuned for more! If you are a teacher and are interested in our pedagogy modules how to to teach about various aspects of religion and the pandemic , please contact Dr.

Steve Covell to let him know. We'd love your feedback. When applying, prospective students should review the current areas of study and methodologies. The Committee on the Study of Religion admits students who have clearly defined intellectual interests evidenced in the statement of purpose and completed application. As part of the application, prospective students are asked to indicate the main faculty of interest; applicants are encouraged to contact their faculty of interest prior to submitting their application.

Please note that Emeritus faculty and Lecturers are not eligible under GSAS policies to serve as primary doctoral advisers. PhD students must, in consultation with their advisers, select two languages other than English relevant to their studies.

Students will be required to demonstrate competency in these languages prior to sitting for their comprehensive exams. The chosen languages should equip the students to engage the most important commentarial discourses oral or written in their areas of scholarship.