The Interfaith Seminary offers the following degrees in Interfaith Studies:

M.A. Master of Arts in Interfaith Studies

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Interfaith Studies

Degree Description:

Interfaith Studies is the study of the world's major and minor religions from an interfaith perspective, which focuses upon similarities and commonalities between the many various faiths in our modern world. In studying the various faiths one comes to find many common threads running through all religious and spiritual pathways. This degree program gives the student a solid and broad understanding of the many different world religions and spiritual pathways. It enables the student not only to realize the differences but the similarities between all faiths and gives the student a solid foundation for further study. This course also prepares one who is planning to enter into the Interfaith Ministry.

Master of Arts in Interfaith Studies

Degree Requirements for the M.A. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. M.A. candidate must write and then defend a Master's Thesis on a subject pertaining to Interfaith Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 36

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Sacred Texts (4 credit hours)

World Religions I (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies I (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies II (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Ministry I (4 credit hours)

American Religious Studies (4 credit hours)

Independent Studies (6 credit hours)

Text of student's choosing as related to Interfaith Studies and approved by the Academic Advisor
Thesis (6 credit hours)

**Please note: All texts available either from the IFS Bookstore or Amazon.com. See the Bookstore link to the left.

Doctor of Philosophy of Interfaith Studies

Degree Requirements for the Ph.D. is as follows:

Prerequisites: Master`s Degree from an approved educational institution or proof of related life/work experience.

1. All assigned coursework as agreed upon by the student and their Academic Advisor.

2. Ph.D. candidate must write and then defend a dissertation on a subject pertaining to Interfaith Studies.

3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.

Total Courses: 7 + Thesis

Total Required Hours: 48

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

Coursework:

Coursework is as follows:

Courses and texts are the same as the Master`s Degree but with the following change in credit hours:

Sacred Texts (4 credit hours)

World Religions I (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies I (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Studies III (4 credit hours)

Interfaith Ministry I (4 credit hours)

American Religious Studies (4 credit hours)

Independent Studies (6 credit hours)

Thesis (16 credit hours)

For more information please see our Admissions Requirements Page.

To enroll in either of the above degree programs please click on the Application link on the left.

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