Dual Degree: Drew University - Religion - Dual Degree at Drew University Bachelor's/MAR
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The 5-year bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Religion program allows Drew students the opportunity to take up to four classes that count for both undergraduate and graduate requirements. Students may complete any major as part of the bachelor’s degree for this combined degree program as long as they complete the prerequisite courses listed under the eligibility criteria below. When approved, Drew undergraduates are eligible to dual enroll in up to four 500- or 600-level Theological School courses in consultation with the MAR convener.
Requisites
Undergraduate students complete the following Foundational Courses with a grade of “B” or better:
REL 101 - Introduction to World Religions
ANTH 104 - Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics OR PHIL 104- Introduction to Ethics
Also, complete two of the following one credit courses in their senior year:
REL 530 - Studying Religion and Theology
REL 531 - Research Methods in a Digital Age
REL 532 - Critical Pedagogy and Religion
REL 533 - Public Writing and Media Communication
Eligibility and Application Criteria:
New undergraduate applicants to Drew (incoming freshman or transfer): Applicants indicate their interest in the bachelor’s/MAR program in their Drew College of Liberal Arts application. When study begins at Drew, students will be contacted by a bachelor’s/MAR adviser to schedule an informational meeting about next steps needed to begin the program.
Current Drew undergraduate students: Interested students should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradm@drew.edu to set up a meeting with a bachelor’s/MAR adviser as early as possible, preferably by the end of their sophomore year.
Drew undergraduates must meet the following criteria to solidify formal acceptance to the Master of Arts in Religion combined degree program (generally by February 1 of a student’s Junior year):
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Completed the following Foundational Courses with a grade of “B” or better:
REL 101 - Introduction to World Religions
ANTH 104 - Cultural Diversity: Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics OR PHIL 104- Introduction to Ethics
Have submitted two letters of recommendation from Drew Faculty.
Submit letter of intent indicating research interests and career plans to gradm@drew.edu
At the point of completing the bachelor’s degree and moving completely into the Master of Arts in Religion program, Drew students are required to:
Have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
Have earned grades of “B” or better in all graduate courses taken.
Drew’s Theological School reserves the right to deny admission to the MAR Program if a student fails to meet all prerequisites, or if there are documented issues that raise concerns about their suitability for the program.
For more information on registering for coursework or on the program, contact the Convener of the MAR program.