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University of the West

Department of Religious Studies

Rosemead, CA

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Overview

Department of Religious Studies / Department of Religious Studies is located in Rosemead, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Religious studies Comparative religions
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Religious studies Buddhism
Master of Arts (MA) Religious studies Comparative religious studies
Master of Arts (MA) Religious studies Buddhist studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 6
Doctoral Degrees 3

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam Minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduation with bachelor's degree or graduation from recognized Buddhist college.
Varies
Thesis or comprehensive exam, competency in language associated with Buddhist Canon literature
Doctoral Degrees Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required
12 research units

Admissions

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline March 15th March 15th No
Spring deadline November 15th November 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduation with bachelor's degree or graduation from recognized Buddhist college.
Master's Degree Requirements BA in religious studies, theology, philosophy or equivalent from an accredited university; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; essay
Doctoral Degree Requirements BA in religious studies, theology, philosophy or equivalent from an accredited university; official transcript; three letters of recommendation; essay

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards April 1
Types of financial support available Scholarship and/or loans
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

30
Total Graduate Students
36%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino Not Reported
Black or African American 3.33%
White or Caucasian 20%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 33.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.33%
Two or more races Not Reported
Unknown 3.33%

Gender

Male (53%)
Female (46%)

Faculty

6
Total faculty
Full-time - 6
Part-time - 0

Location & Contact

Address 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, CA  91770
United States
Contact Dr. Jane Iwamura
Chair
Email: janei@uwest.edu
Phone: 626-571-8811 ext. 342
Fax: 626-571-1413

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