Department of Religious Studies

Overview

The University of Kansas / Department of Religious Studies is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Graduate Certificate)
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9

Applied

6

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, essay of interest and purpose, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

8

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	12.5%
White or Caucasian	50%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	12.5%

Gender

Male (62%)

Female (37%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Hinduism, Chinese Buddhism, Islam, Biblical literatures, American and indigenous people's religion
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 101 Smith Hall
1300 Oread Avenue
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Daniel B. Stevenson
Chair
Email: dbsteve@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-7258

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