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Classical and Religious Studies
Classical and Religious Studies

Graduate

Graduate training in religion at Vanderbilt is administered through the Graduate Department of Religion. Many faculty members in the Department of Classical and Religious Studies participate actively in the Graduate School’s program by teaching graduate courses in various areas of concentration, advising M.A. and Ph.D. students, and serving on committees.

A graduate program is not currently offered in classical studies.

Degree Programs

Master of Arts

Students may pursue a specialty M.A. or a cross-disciplinary M.A. Concentrations include:

  • Critical Studies in Asian, Islamic, and Jewish Traditions
  • Ethics and Society
  • Hebrew Bible and Ancient Israel
  • Historical Studies
  • Homiletics and Liturgics
  • Jewish Studies
  • New Testament and Early Christianity
  • Religion, Psychology, and Culture
  • Theological Studies

Ph.D. in Religion

Students may pursue a doctoral program in the following areas:

For admission information and details about applying, visit the Graduate Department of Religion.