| This describes the 2007–08 curriculum for the MA in Religious Studies. Naropa University faculty and staff are committed to regular review and revision of the curriculum, to reflect new findings and understandings in the field, feedback from alumni and the professional community, and faculty expertise. Please inquire with the Office of Admissions and/or the Department of Religious Studies for any curricular changes that are being considered for 2008–09. |
| First year, fall |
| REL 645 |
Methods and Issues in the Study of Religion (3) |
| REL 649 |
Religious Studies Seminar I: Nondualism in Theory and Practice (3) |
| One course from the Religious Studies Courses List (3) |
| One Contemplative Practice Elective (3) |
| SUBTOTAL 12 |
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| First year, spring |
| REL 651 |
Contemplative Practice Retreat* (noncredit) |
| Three Courses from the Religious Studies Courses List (9) |
| SUBTOTAL 9 |
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| Second year, fall |
| REL 585 |
Spiritual Models of Social Action (3) |
| REL 651 |
Contemplative Practice Retreat (noncredit) |
| One Contemplative Practice Elective (3) |
| Two courses from the Religious Studies Courses List (6) |
| SUBTOTAL 12 |
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| Second year, spring |
| REL 670 |
Religious Studies Seminar II: Journeys East, Journeys West (3) |
| REL 779 |
Interreligious Dialogue: Theory and Practice (3) |
| REL 885 |
Master’s Project (noncredit) |
| One Contemplative Practice Elective (3) |
| One course from the Religious Studies Courses List (3) |
| SUBTOTAL 12 |
| TOTAL CREDITS 45 |
