ONE-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM
Master of Religion and Public Life
Designed for accomplished, experienced professionals focused on positive social change and inspired by a vision for the future of society.
Degree
Master of Religion and Public Life
Duration
One year, full time
Format
Cohort-based
Credits
10+ per semester
Program Overview
Students join a cohort and complete a final project that deepens understanding of religion within their field. Graduates serve as thought leaders among peers on the public understanding of religion in their professions — thinking in fresh ways about the role religion plays in their context and generating new ideas from their learning.
Who It’s For
✓Government
✓Business Development
✓Humanity & Technology Research
✓Creative Arts
✓Education
Degree Requirements
✓Complete one year of full-time study, minimum 10 credits per semester
✓Study theories, concepts, and methods in the Study of Religion and Public Life
✓Portfolio addressing the intersection of religion and your profession
✓One capstone paper, typically 40–50 pages
✓Final oral examination before the examiner
At a Glance
✓One year full-time, minimum 10 credits/semester
✓Cohort-based final project
✓Capstone paper + oral examination
✓Open to experienced professionals in any field