Comparative Religion (M.A.)
Comparative Religion (M.A.)
Application deadlines
Fall semester deadline is February 15 and Spring deadline is November 1.
For fall semester consideration for a graduate assistantship applicants must submit by February 15.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
Recommendations
This program requires three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate study. Letters can be submitted by current or former colleagues if the applicant has not had recent contact with undergraduate professors. Please send email requests for such recommendation from within the online system.
Written statement
Attach a letter of intent stating your specific interest in the program, and your academic and professional goals that the program would support.
Previous written work
Upload an academic writing sample of 10-16 typed, double -spaced pages.
Other program materials
This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.
Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Additional information
Please select degree seeking in the academic intent section of the application so that it can be routed to the correct department.
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
Department of Comparative Religion — College of Arts and Sciences
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