by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Christian Studies. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Religious Studies is a major offered under the philosophy and religious studies program of study at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in religion, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at SEBTS paid an average of $0 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time graduate student tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,220 | $5,220 |
| Fees | $610 | $610 |
religion who receive their master’s degree from SEBTS make an average of $57,318 a year during the early days of their career. That is 46% higher than the national average of $39,375.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. SEBTS does offer online classes in its religion master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SEBTS Online Learning page.
About 19.5% of the students who received their MA in religion in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 27.4%.
Around 19.5% of religion master’s degree recipients at SEBTS in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 16%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Religious Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Christian Studies | 41 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to religious studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Philosophy & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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