Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) is a postgraduate Religious Studies course. Religious Studies is pursued from a non-confessional perspective, on the principle that religion is a human activity influencing and being influenced by most other human endeavours. Course provides the context for significant intellectual and personal development as well as the acquisition of a wide range of transferable skills. It helps to develop the general critical, analytical and communicative skills which prepare students for a wide variety of employment opportunities, for vocational training and for continued life-long learning.

Some of Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Specializations

• The Category 'Religion'
• Theory and Method (the study of religion)
• Indigenous Religions
• Asian Religious Traditions
• New Age Religion
• New Religious Movements
• Holocaust Studies
• Modern Jewish Thought
• Islamic Studies, Classical and Modern

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Eligibility     

• The students should have passed B.A. or any other equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks are eligible.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Religious Education as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Colleges

• Berean Baptist Bible College and Seminary, Bangalore
• South India Baptist Bible College and Seminary - SIBBC&S, Coimbatore

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who want to develop knowledge and understanding of the histories, practices, social conditions and cultural expressions of major and indigenous religious traditions.
• The course will equip you for the higher-level study of religion by building on your existing knowledge of, and interest in religion.
• It gives you the opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of independent research on a topic of your choice and to write this up as a dissertation.

How is Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Course Beneficial?

• The course helps to develop and enhances knowledge and skills that will be valuable for Ph.D. study and in careers such as teaching, working in the health service, local and national government, social services and social policy.
• Graduates pursue careers in a wide variety of sectors including the media, social work, teaching, charity management, academic (after completion of Ph.D.), NGOs, business and legal services.
• They can also have jobs in public and private sector organizations such as the National Health Service, financial, legal firms and the like others.

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Churches
• Religious Organisation
• Coaching Centres

Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) Job Types

• Teacher & Lecturer
• Preacher

Advance Course in Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)

• M.Phil. (Religious Studies)