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Seton Hall University
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M.A. in Jewish Christian Studies
- South Orange, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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With a Masters in Jewish-Christian Studies from Seton Hall University, Jewish studies students are prepared for advanced roles in academia, interfaith dialogue, and community leadership. This Jewish studies program fosters a deep understanding of the historical, theological, and ethical dimensions of Jewish-Christian relations, equipping graduates to contribute significantly to Jewish-Christian groups and broader interreligious and multicultural initiatives.


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Newcastle University Postgraduate programs
Translation Studies MA
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English, Chinese
The Translation Studies MA covers professional and academic training in English and Chinese languages. Translation Studies is an academically focused pathway of our Translation and Localisation MA.


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University of Johannesburg
MA in Biblical Studies (Research)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This area encompasses a research dissertation on a theme from the Old Testament (OT) or New Testament (NT) or a combination of themes from the OT and NT. The master’s program is by nature an advanced study in either the OT or NT building on the knowledge within the fields already obtained on the Honours level. The program is a dissertation written on a theme from the Old or New Testament.


King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities
MA in Digital Humanities
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This Digital Humanities MA combines digital theory and practice to study human culture. You’ll use critical theory, case studies, and hands-on, project-based exercises to examine digital representations of human culture in all forms, from history, languages, and music to museums, digital publishing, and more.


SOAS University of London
MA Islamic Humanities
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Students deploy inter-disciplinary humanities approaches to the Islamic world, and engage seriously with its production in the humanities not as an afterthought to the traditional humanities but as a source of critical insights for a global humanities. Challenging essentialist narratives, the programme fosters an appreciation of diversity – regional, cultural and religio-intellectual – within the Islamic world.
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Dublin City University
MA in Translation Studies
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
DCU’s MA in Translation Studies offers advanced language and translation training, leading to a postgraduate degree. As part of the prestigious European Masters in Translation (EMT) Network, it’s recognized by the European Commission. Graduates are sought after by top public institutions and multinational organizations.


SOAS University of London
MA Islamic Humanities and Intensive Language
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MA Islamic Humanities explores the social, cultural, and intellectual history, arts, and philosophy of the Islamic world. Using interdisciplinary approaches, it challenges essentialist narratives and highlights diversity. Open to all academic backgrounds, no prior knowledge of Islam or other languages is required.


Eötvös Loránd University
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Central European Studies MA
- Budapest, Hungary
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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Central European Studies is an interdisciplinary master's program at Eötvös Loránd University, involving five institutes at the Faculty of Humanities.


Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Digital and Public Humanities
- Venice, Italy
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This entirely English-taught master’s degree in Digital and Public Humanities examines the relationship between the humanities and digital technologies while facilitating the promotion and dissemination of cultural activities.


Leiden University
MA Literary Studies
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Literary Studies at Leiden University offers you a specialised qualification in one of four languages and cultures or a comparative perspective on literature and culture, with each programme offering considerable scope for individual customisation.

University of Pécs
MA in American Studies
- Pécs, Hungary
MA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
Our MA in American Studies offers a comprehensive overview of the field at the graduate level. Students are required to take core courses in the different subfields of American Studies and in related areas such as cultural studies and cultural history, the social sciences and research methodologies, historical linguistics, popular and visual culture, etc. All these pave the way for the individual research students are required to undertake for their thesis in North American literature and literary studies in an interdisciplinary manner. The thesis supervised by our colleagues at the Institute of English Studies is to be handed in in the fourth semester and defended in order to earn an MA in American Studies.


Azusa Pacific University
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Pastoral Studies, MA
- Azusa, USA
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
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Earn an MA in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) at Azusa Pacific University You’ll chart a new course in your career, graduating transformed for practical and effective pastoral ministry. You’ll engage in a combination of supervised ministry experience and classroom instruction. You’ll deepen in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies. You can hone your area of expertise by concentrating on church leadership and development, urban studies, youth ministry, or general electives. You also have the option to study in English, Korean, or Spanish. However God has called you, we will help you transform the world with Christ.


University of Westminster
Cultural and Critical Studies MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Cultural and Critical Studies MA is part of the Cultural and Literary Studies Suite, a cluster of four MAs that bring together academics, curators and practitioners who share a commitment to investigating modern and contemporary culture from aesthetic, critical, literary and experiential perspectives. You'll share classes with students from the Art and Visual Culture MA, the English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA and the Museum, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA, joining a fruitful and intellectually rigorous environment designed to facilitate interdisciplinary thinking. The Cultural and Critical Studies MA offers you the rare opportunity to study contemporary critical and cultural debates across a wide range of fields. Exploring a variety of different visual, textual and popular forms of culture, the course will particularly appeal to those with wide-ranging interests in the arts and humanities, as well as those interested in cutting-edge theoretical debates. We also draw upon a long tradition of practical engagement with the applied arts and culture. Our location in the cultural heart of London offers a unique educational experience, and as one of the most internationally diverse universities in the UK, you’ll also be studying alongside students from a wide range of different cultural backgrounds. You'll be supported on the course through a series of academic skills workshops on subjects such as improving academic writing and undertaking research projects, which are designed to support you in your progression to essay and dissertation writing at the postgraduate level.


University at Albany, SUNY
MA in Africana Studies
- Albany, USA
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MA in Africana Studies program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of African, African American, and Caribbean histories, cultures, and politics. It aims to help students an...


Leiden University
MA Religious Studies
- Leiden, Netherlands
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Religious Studies at Leiden University is designed to equip students with the tools and knowledge required for studying, interpreting, and analysing religion as a diverse (human) phenomenon. With its world-class scholars and access to exceptional research collections, the programme offers the opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of religions and their manifestations from a comparative, multidisciplinary perspective.


University of Southern Denmark
MA in American studies
- Odense, Denmark
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
American Studies is a two year MA program that focuses on the world's leading superpower. It looks at culture, politics, economics, literature, and society in a country of more than 300 million inhabitants in fifty distinct states.


University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA in Islamic Studies
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Islamic Studies provides an ideal foundation for further research. Pursue your individual interests through our flexible module choices. You'll cover topics like Islamic perspectives in psychology, law and ethics in Islamic thought and practice.
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Learn more about Humanities MA degree programs
Humanities degree programs at the Master's level engage you in the rich tapestry of human experience, exploring cultures, histories, and philosophies. This field enhances critical thinking and fosters a deep understanding of societal constructs, making it vital for those looking to reshape perspectives.
Through courses in literature, history, art, and philosophy, you'll develop skills such as analyzing complex texts and constructing compelling arguments. Many students build confidence as they engage with diverse perspectives, enhancing their analytical capacities. Typical coursework might include advanced research methods, rhetoric, and cultural theory, preparing you for intellectual discussions that reflect on contemporary issues.
Graduates often pursue careers in education, non-profit organizations, critical writing, or cultural heritage institutions. The emphasis on research empowers those in this field to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse while honing skills in communication and analysis that are valuable across various sectors. A Master's in Humanities equips you to navigate and interpret the complexities of human thought and expression effectively.