California Institute for Human Science: Master of Arts in Comparative Religion & Philosophy

Academic Process	Comp. Rel. & Philosophy
Current Course Schedule	Doctorate Program

Master of Arts in Comparative Religion & Philosophy

Objectives

The M.A. curriculum is designed to provide scholarly training in the comparative and historical study of religion, in-depth examination of particular religions which have had major influences on human history, and expert guidance and instruction in meditational practices. The M.A. program is a stand-alone program, but at the same time it provides an invaluable educational preparation for the Institute's Ph.D. program in Comparative Religion and Philosophy.

Degree Requirements

Fifty-two (52) graduate quarter units are required to complete the M.A. degree program in Comparative Religion and Philosophy. The curriculum consists of 8 required courses. Students with strong backgrounds in one or more equivalent courses may, in consultation with the program director, select alternative courses from other programs.

Master of Arts in Comparative Religion and Philosophy

CORE CURRICULUM

CRP 501    Foundations in Integral Studies (4 units)
CRP 502    Consciousness Studies  (4 units)
CRP 503*   Counseling & Communication Skills (4 units)
CRP 504** Spiritual Education (4 units)
CRP 613    Research Methodology for Religious Studies (4 units)
CRP 615    Study of Eastern Religions & Spirituality (4 units)
CRP 618    Study of Western Religions & Spirituality (4 units)
CRP 620    Shamanism and Indigenous Religions (4 units)
* PSY635 Foundations of Life Coaching fulfills the requirements for LP 503
**Additional units may be taken as electives.

ELECTIVES

CRP 622    Meditation (4 units)
CRP 623    Buddhism (4 units)
CRP 624    Christianity (4 units)
CRP 625    Islam (4 units)
CRP 626    Judaism (4 units)
CRP 627    Hinduism (4 units)
CRP 628    Taoism (4 units)
CRP 680    Topics of Special Interest (4-8 units)
CRP 690    Thesis (6 units)
CRP 699　 Independent Study (2-12 units)