Description

MASTER OF ART DEGREE PROGRAM IN

RELIGIOUS PLURALISM AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE

US Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification Codes 21-2011

 Description

The traditions of different religions are characterized by their uniqueness – and the study that encompasses various aspects, including their philosophical tenets, belief systems, ritualistic practices, and organizational hierarchies will manifest their unique values. The primary objective of this study is to explore the shared elements among religions within these domains, with the ultimate goal of developing approaches that foster tolerance, empathy, and understanding among individuals of diverse faiths living together in contemporary societies.

List of Courses:

Title:                                                                                                     Hours            Semester Credits

REL 401           Introduction to Religious Pluralism & Interfaith Dialogue   45        3

REL 410           Comparative Religion                                                                     45        3

REL 420           Interfaith Dialogue Engaging Method                                     45        3

REL 430           Theology of Religious Pluralism                                                 45        3

REL 440           Interreligious, Interfaith Encounter and Dialogue                45        3

REL 445           Comparative Scriptural Studies                                                  45        3

REL 450           Social Ethics and Religious Pluralism                                       45        3

REL 460           Interfaith Leadership and Community Engagement           45        3

REL 470           Contemporary Issues in Religious Pluralism                           45        3

REL 500           Research Seminar in Religious Pluralism                                315       9                                 

                                                                                                            Total                720      36

(15 hours of lecture equal 1 semester credit, 45 hours of research or practice equal 1 semester credit)

Cost of the program:

      Tuition:  $600 per semester credit or $21,600 per program

      Books and supplies:  $700

      Registration fee (nonrefundable):  $100

      Graduation fee:  Estimated $200 (Gown and Cap)

      Total cost of the training:  $22,600

NIRVA University, as a religious nonprofit school, awards very generous scholarships to students who qualify. For this academic program, the scholarship awards are between 65% ($14,040) to 90% ($19,440) of the tuition.

 Program Length:             

 720 hours or 36 semester credits. Students can complete the program in approximately 3 semesters

Condition to be permitted to the program:

Completed a Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science in any field

Certificate awarded upon completion all required courses:

“Master of Art degree in “Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue Studies”

Maximum time allowed completing the program:

2 calendar years, not counting School approved “Leave of Absence”

Methods of Teaching: 

Online posting of lessons, instructions, tests and assignments on student’s portal

Methods of Learning:

Perform reading of assigned reading materials, tests and assignments posted on student’s portal

Teacher, Students Ratio:

Each instructor, with at least 3 years of experience on the topics, will teach class with a maximum of 15 students

Measure of Completion:

Tests, Assignments

Graduation required      

Completed all courses with a grade point average of C or 60 points or more