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Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in religion are offered by the Department of Religion in the Graduate School. Applicants to these programs should have previous work in religious or theological studies.

Inquiries for admission should be addressed to the Chair of the Graduate Department of Religion, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37240. Programs of study are available in the following areas: Hebrew Bible, New Testament, historical studies, theological studies, ethics, religion and personality, history and critical theories of religion, and homiletics and liturgics (M.A. only at present). Interdisciplinary studies, both within religion and in relation to other departments of the University, are possible. The study of religion is pursued both as a critical, humanistic discipline, employing a variety of methodological perspectives, and as a theological discipline, interpreting the biblical religions and their historical, theological, and ethical heritage.

To obtain more information about the graduate programs and their requirements, contact the Graduate Department of Religion, Vanderbilt University, 411 21st Avenue South, Office 221, Nashville, TN 37240-1121, consult the Graduate School Catalog, or access the Web site of the Graduate Department of Religion (http://www.vanderbilt.edu/gradschool/religion).