Masters programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies which do not require GRE - Updated 2021

Northcentral University

Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design

Research, shape and influence the learning process

Those at the doctoral level must also be prepared to make research-based contributions to the learning sciences.

Improve the learning experience through research and insight

Upon graduation students will have the skills they need to help shape learning environments and contribute to the overall body of knowledge in the field of instructional design.

The program is centered on helping students develop advanced skills and knowledge related to the learning experience and instructional design.

Northcentral University has no residency requirements, no GRE/GMAT requirements and no group projects. The university also offer a unique one-to-one learning model that provides applicant the guidance, attention and support applicant need to thrive.

Philosophy and Religious Studies Online Masters programs at Northcentral University

Vanderbilt UniversityRanked 16 in Best National University.

Graduate Religion

The online application system is only open between September 1 and December 15 for new applications. Prospective students may revise existing applications at any time until the application is officially submitted.

A complete application will have at least three and at most five letters of recommendation.

The official scores must be less than five years old and they must arrive at Vanderbilt by the December 15 deadline.

If an applicant takes the GRE more than once, the university use the highest score from each section of the examination in admission and scholarship decisions.

The Statement of Purpose is a very important part of the application.

If an admitted M.A. student wants to take more than the required 30 hours, permission may be granted to extend the tuition discount for up to another 12 hours.

Applicant should re-apply using their original application. Only then will the already submitted GRE and TOEFL scores and any official transcripts be available for review again.

University of Virginia-Main CampusRanked 23 in Best National University.

Corcoran Philosophy

The University of Virginia-Main Campus does not attach decisive importance to any one factor but instead weigh all five sources of information that are required for the application: the writing sample, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, grades in courses , and statement of purpose. A weakness in one area can be counter-balanced by strength in another: modest GRE scores can be made up for by a fine piece of writing, an ill-chosen writing sample by strong letters and GRE scores or grades.

University of Hawaii at ManoaRanked 127 in Best National University.

Grad Admissions

Official GRE General Test scores

Three letters of recommendation

Mount Saint Joseph UniversityRanked 61 in Best Regional University in Midwest.

Religious Studies Graduate Program

Entrance examinations, including the GRE, are not required for the Master of Arts in Religious Studies.

Priority registration deadline for registration for the Annual Summer Spirituality Institute and Fall Semester enrollment is April 15.