The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Study at NU section of this Web site.

The Department of Religion does not admit students to a terminal Master of Arts program. However, Ph.D. students in good standing are awarded the M.A. after they have met the following criteria:

• 5 quarters of residency
• successful completion of the two-quarter Religion research paper (570-1, 2)
• 11 other courses graded ABC/NC

Note: Students whose second department's curriculum makes Religion 570-1, 2 impossible may petition for an oral examination in lieu of paper but must have a total of 13 ABC/NC courses.