The Interfaith Seminary offers the following
degrees in Religious Sociology:
M.A. Master of Arts in Religious Sociology
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Sociology
Degree Description:
Religious Sociology is first the study of society
and social interaction, second it is the study of religion. This
degree looks at how people, either on an individual level or as
a group, relate to and experience and basically interact with
religion, religious ideas and institutions in their lives. Some
of the questions it asks are: How does religion reflect a society?
How does a society reflect its religions? How do people bring
religion and religious ideas into their daily lives? What is the
importance and value of a religion for a society? How have societies
over the decades varied in their approaches to religion? How does
a state that is pluralistic in its religious make-up differ from
one that has an official state religion? Not all these questions
will be covered in depth by this degree, but the foundation for
this further exploration will be laid.
This is not the study of theology on its own or of any one religious
group nor is it a comparative religious degree.
Master of Arts
Degree Requirements for the M.A. is as follows:
Prerequisites: Bachelor's Degree from an approved
educational institution or 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 Religious Sociology.
3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must
be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.
Total Courses: 10 + Thesis
Total Required Hours: 30
For more information please see our Admissions
Requirements Page.
Coursework:
Coursework is as follows:
Religious Sociological Theory I (3 credit
hours)
Religious Sociological Theory II (2 credit
hours)
Religious Social History (4 credit hours)
Religion And Government (4 credit hours)
Popular Religious Philosophy (2 credit hour)
Comparative Religion (2 credit hours)
Contemporary Christian Literature III (1
credit hour)
Woman, Church And State (4 credit hours)
Islamic Studies I (1 credit hour)
Islamic Studies II (1 credit hour)
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
Degree Requirements for the Ph.D. is as
follows:
Prerequisites: Master`s Degree in religion, ministry
or related studies 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 Religious Sociology.
3. Tuition paid in full and all coursework must
be completed and graded before diploma is awarded.
Total Courses: 10 + Thesis
Total Required Hours: 43
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:
Religious Sociological Theory I (3 credit
hours)
Religious Sociological Theory II (3 credit
hours)
Religious Social History (4 credit hours)
Religion And Government (4 credit hours)
Popular Religious Philosophy (3 credit hours)
Comparative Religion(2 credit hour)
Contemporary Christian Literature III (2
credit hour)
Woman, Church And State (4 credit hours)
Islamic Studies I (1 credit hour)
Islamic Studies II (1 credit hour)
Thesis (16 credit hours)
For more information please see our Admissions
Requirements Page.
To enroll in one of the above degree programs please
click on the Application link on the left.
If you have any questions or comments please contact
us.
Contact the IFS
