Academic Degree Programs in Interreligious & Interfaith Studies
A directory of academic programs in interreligious, interfaith, and multifaith studies at institutions around the world, organized by degree level.
Doctoral Master's Undergraduate Graduate Certificates
Doctoral Programs (7)
Africa International University (Kenya)
PhD in Interreligious Studies
Prepares Christian practitioners, teachers, scholars, and researchers for public and private institutions of higher learning and research in the area of world religions and interreligious relations.
aiu.ac.ke Nairobi, Kenya
PhD in Interreligious Studies
Prepares Christian practitioners, teachers, scholars, and researchers for public and private institutions of higher learning and research in the area of world religions and interreligious relations.
aiu.ac.ke Nairobi, Kenya
Chicago Theological Seminary (Illinois)
PhD, Interreligious Studies (Area of Inquiry)
ctschicago.edu Chicago, IL, USA
PhD, Interreligious Studies (Area of Inquiry)
ctschicago.edu Chicago, IL, USA
Hartford Seminary (Connecticut)
PhD in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
PhD in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
University of Oslo (Norway)
Interreligious Studies and Islamic Theology (PhD)
Studies and research focus on the relation between different religions and world views, varying from conflict to dialogue, in the wider perspective of religion and society.
uio.no Oslo, Norway
Interreligious Studies and Islamic Theology (PhD)
Studies and research focus on the relation between different religions and world views, varying from conflict to dialogue, in the wider perspective of religion and society.
uio.no Oslo, Norway
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (U.K.)
Professional Doctorate in Interfaith Studies
Encourages students to deepen their understanding of a specialist area by locating and embedding their research within the wider study framework of interfaith dialogue and interfaith studies.
ifdialogue.com Lampeter, Wales, UK
Professional Doctorate in Interfaith Studies
Encourages students to deepen their understanding of a specialist area by locating and embedding their research within the wider study framework of interfaith dialogue and interfaith studies.
ifdialogue.com Lampeter, Wales, UK
Uppsala University (Sweden)
PhD in World Christianity and Interreligious Studies
uu.se Uppsala, Sweden
PhD in World Christianity and Interreligious Studies
uu.se Uppsala, Sweden
Allama Iqbal Open University (Pakistan)
PhD in Interfaith Studies (Coming Soon)
aiou.edu.pk Islamabad, Pakistan
PhD in Interfaith Studies (Coming Soon)
aiou.edu.pk Islamabad, Pakistan
Master's Programs (20)
Angelicum Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Italy)
Licence Degree or Diploma in Interreligious Studies
angelicum.it Rome, Italy
Licence Degree or Diploma in Interreligious Studies
angelicum.it Rome, Italy
Claremont Lincoln University (California)
M.A. in Peace and Social Justice, Interfaith Action Concentration
An emerging specialty that demands critical skills and perspectives from beyond the religious and theological disciplines in order to be effective in post-secular contexts.
claremontlincoln.edu Claremont, CA, USA
M.A. in Peace and Social Justice, Interfaith Action Concentration
An emerging specialty that demands critical skills and perspectives from beyond the religious and theological disciplines in order to be effective in post-secular contexts.
claremontlincoln.edu Claremont, CA, USA
Claremont School of Theology (California)
Master of Divinity, Interfaith Chaplaincy Track
Designed to meet the needs of those who wish to become scholar-practitioners in chaplaincy, educated according to the highest standards and eligible to seek professional certification.
cst.edu Claremont, CA, USA
Master of Divinity, Interfaith Chaplaincy Track
Designed to meet the needs of those who wish to become scholar-practitioners in chaplaincy, educated according to the highest standards and eligible to seek professional certification.
cst.edu Claremont, CA, USA
Graduate Theological Union (California)
M.A. in Interreligious Studies & Spirituality
Provides ecumenical and interreligious learning opportunities. Preparation for doctoral study or as academic foundation for teaching, social justice ministries, or religious leadership in the nonprofit sector.
gtu.edu Berkeley, CA, USA
M.A. in Interreligious Studies & Spirituality
Provides ecumenical and interreligious learning opportunities. Preparation for doctoral study or as academic foundation for teaching, social justice ministries, or religious leadership in the nonprofit sector.
gtu.edu Berkeley, CA, USA
Gratz College (Pennsylvania)
M.A. in Interfaith Leadership
Focuses on practical and professional skills needed to be an effective leader in interfaith relations involving the Abrahamic faiths. Includes hands-on field work.
gratz.edu Melrose Park, PA, USA
M.A. in Interfaith Leadership
Focuses on practical and professional skills needed to be an effective leader in interfaith relations involving the Abrahamic faiths. Includes hands-on field work.
gratz.edu Melrose Park, PA, USA
Hartford Seminary (Connecticut)
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
An interdisciplinary study of contemporary religious communities in a multifaith classroom.
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
An interdisciplinary study of contemporary religious communities in a multifaith classroom.
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg (Germany)
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
uni-bamberg.de Bamberg, Germany
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
uni-bamberg.de Bamberg, Germany
Seton Hall University (New Jersey)
M.A. in Jewish-Christian Studies
Builds critical awareness of the relationship between Jews and Christians. Prepares graduates for doctoral studies or interreligious and multicultural relations and diplomatic encounters.
shu.edu South Orange, NJ, USA
M.A. in Jewish-Christian Studies
Builds critical awareness of the relationship between Jews and Christians. Prepares graduates for doctoral studies or interreligious and multicultural relations and diplomatic encounters.
shu.edu South Orange, NJ, USA
Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip. in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies
Integrates theological and other disciplines to explore relationships within and between religious communities, focusing on intercultural dialogue and the praxis of peace and reconciliation.
tcd.ie Dublin, Ireland
M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip. in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies
Integrates theological and other disciplines to explore relationships within and between religious communities, focusing on intercultural dialogue and the praxis of peace and reconciliation.
tcd.ie Dublin, Ireland
University of Bern (Switzerland)
Master of Interreligious Studies
The first faculty in the German-speaking world to offer a Master program in Religious Studies (since 2005).
unibe.ch Bern, Switzerland
Master of Interreligious Studies
The first faculty in the German-speaking world to offer a Master program in Religious Studies (since 2005).
unibe.ch Bern, Switzerland
University of Bonn (Germany)
M.A. in Interreligious Studies: Philosophy of Religions
uni-bonn.de Bonn, Germany
M.A. in Interreligious Studies: Philosophy of Religions
uni-bonn.de Bonn, Germany
University of Fribourg (Switzerland)
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
Broad-based advanced training in religion, its role and evolution throughout history and society. Special attention on Christianity, interreligious and intercultural dialogues.
unifr.ch Fribourg, Switzerland
M.A. in Interreligious Studies
Broad-based advanced training in religion, its role and evolution throughout history and society. Special attention on Christianity, interreligious and intercultural dialogues.
unifr.ch Fribourg, Switzerland
University of Oslo (Norway)
Master in Leadership, Ethics and Conversation Practices (Experience Based)
uio.no Oslo, Norway
Master in Leadership, Ethics and Conversation Practices (Experience Based)
uio.no Oslo, Norway
Vancouver School of Theology (British Columbia)
Inter-Religious Studies Program
Prepares student clergy, spiritual care providers, and scholars for work in a multi-faith world.
vst.edu Vancouver, BC, Canada
Inter-Religious Studies Program
Prepares student clergy, spiritual care providers, and scholars for work in a multi-faith world.
vst.edu Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Research Master's in Interreligious Studies
Focuses on how individuals and groups who orient around religion interact with one another, and the implications for communities, civil society, and global politics.
vu.nl Amsterdam, Netherlands
Research Master's in Interreligious Studies
Focuses on how individuals and groups who orient around religion interact with one another, and the implications for communities, civil society, and global politics.
vu.nl Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vanderbilt Divinity School (Tennessee)
Concentration in Global Christianities and Interreligious Encounter
Engages the intercultural and interreligious nature of Christianity from its very first days. Courses introduce students to the variety of encounters between religious traditions and Christianity.
vanderbilt.edu Nashville, TN, USA
Concentration in Global Christianities and Interreligious Encounter
Engages the intercultural and interreligious nature of Christianity from its very first days. Courses introduce students to the variety of encounters between religious traditions and Christianity.
vanderbilt.edu Nashville, TN, USA
University of St. Andrews (Scotland) & Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Masters in the Study of Judaism and Christianity (Joint)
A two-year joint masters for comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on Judaism and Christianity. Year one in Jerusalem, year two in St Andrews.
st-andrews.ac.uk St Andrews, Scotland / Jerusalem, Israel
Masters in the Study of Judaism and Christianity (Joint)
A two-year joint masters for comparative and cross-cultural perspectives on Judaism and Christianity. Year one in Jerusalem, year two in St Andrews.
st-andrews.ac.uk St Andrews, Scotland / Jerusalem, Israel
Istituto ReTe (Switzerland)
M.A. in Interreligious Dialogue
Entirely available online. Clear focus on the world's main religions and the interrelations between different cultural and religious contexts. Includes personal tutors and scholarship opportunities.
istitutorete.ch Lugano, Switzerland
M.A. in Interreligious Dialogue
Entirely available online. Clear focus on the world's main religions and the interrelations between different cultural and religious contexts. Includes personal tutors and scholarship opportunities.
istitutorete.ch Lugano, Switzerland
Allama Iqbal Open University (Pakistan)
MPhil in Interfaith Studies (Coming Soon)
aiou.edu.pk Islamabad, Pakistan
MPhil in Interfaith Studies (Coming Soon)
aiou.edu.pk Islamabad, Pakistan
Undergraduate Programs (33)
Augsburg University (Minnesota)
Global Religions and Interfaith Studies (Concentration)
augsburg.edu Minneapolis, MN, USA
Global Religions and Interfaith Studies (Concentration)
augsburg.edu Minneapolis, MN, USA
Augustana College (Illinois)
Interreligious Leadership Experiential Minor (IRLD)
Explore various religious traditions, interreligious dialogue, and application to private, government, nonprofit, and advocacy work.
augustana.edu Rock Island, IL, USA
Interreligious Leadership Experiential Minor (IRLD)
Explore various religious traditions, interreligious dialogue, and application to private, government, nonprofit, and advocacy work.
augustana.edu Rock Island, IL, USA
Baylor University (Texas)
Civic Interfaith Studies Minor
Equips students to recognize the intersections of religious traditions and navigate religious diversity within cultural, political, and economic contexts.
baylor.edu Waco, TX, USA
Civic Interfaith Studies Minor
Equips students to recognize the intersections of religious traditions and navigate religious diversity within cultural, political, and economic contexts.
baylor.edu Waco, TX, USA
Benedictine University (Illinois)
Emphasis in Interfaith Studies
Helps students of any major become interfaith leaders conversant in the theory and practice of interfaith engagement.
ben.edu Lisle, IL, USA
Emphasis in Interfaith Studies
Helps students of any major become interfaith leaders conversant in the theory and practice of interfaith engagement.
ben.edu Lisle, IL, USA
Boston College (Massachusetts)
Interreligious Studies Minor
Rooted in Jesuit education. Provides undergraduates a focused opportunity to explore spirituality, engaging with more than one religious tradition.
bc.edu Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Interreligious Studies Minor
Rooted in Jesuit education. Provides undergraduates a focused opportunity to explore spirituality, engaging with more than one religious tradition.
bc.edu Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Bridgewater College (Virginia)
Interfaith Studies Concentration
bridgewater.edu Bridgewater, VA, USA
Interfaith Studies Concentration
bridgewater.edu Bridgewater, VA, USA
California State University, Chico
Certificate in Interreligious and Intercultural Relations
Equips students with competencies for professional activities involving religiously diverse populations in education, healthcare, social services, business, and government.
csuchico.edu Chico, CA, USA
Certificate in Interreligious and Intercultural Relations
Equips students with competencies for professional activities involving religiously diverse populations in education, healthcare, social services, business, and government.
csuchico.edu Chico, CA, USA
Concordia College (Minnesota)
Interfaith Studies Minor
An interdisciplinary minor giving students the knowledge and skills needed to engage a religiously diverse world. Includes internship/practicum.
concordiacollege.edu Moorhead, MN, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
An interdisciplinary minor giving students the knowledge and skills needed to engage a religiously diverse world. Includes internship/practicum.
concordiacollege.edu Moorhead, MN, USA
Converse College (South Carolina)
Interfaith Studies Minor
Prepares students for interfaith dialogue and cooperation in whatever career field they choose.
converse.edu Spartanburg, SC, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Prepares students for interfaith dialogue and cooperation in whatever career field they choose.
converse.edu Spartanburg, SC, USA
Dominican University (Chicago)
Interfaith Studies Minor
Explore your own and others' religious, spiritual, and value-based worldviews; develop religious literacy; and engage diverse faith communities to address contemporary social concerns.
dom.edu River Forest, IL, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Explore your own and others' religious, spiritual, and value-based worldviews; develop religious literacy; and engage diverse faith communities to address contemporary social concerns.
dom.edu River Forest, IL, USA
Duquesne University (Pennsylvania)
Interreligious Studies Minor
Enhances ability to use skills and knowledge in professional and personal life in an increasingly religiously diverse society.
duq.edu Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Interreligious Studies Minor
Enhances ability to use skills and knowledge in professional and personal life in an increasingly religiously diverse society.
duq.edu Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Eastern Mennonite University (Virginia)
Interfaith Studies Minor
Understand major faith traditions and wrestle with questions of how to relate across faith differences.
emu.edu Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Understand major faith traditions and wrestle with questions of how to relate across faith differences.
emu.edu Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Elizabethtown College (Pennsylvania)
Interfaith Leadership Studies (Major and Minor)
The first institution in the nation with an academic major and minor in interfaith leadership studies.
etown.edu Elizabethtown, PA, USA
Interfaith Leadership Studies (Major and Minor)
The first institution in the nation with an academic major and minor in interfaith leadership studies.
etown.edu Elizabethtown, PA, USA
Elon University (North Carolina)
Interreligious Studies Minor
A multi-disciplinary minor focusing on historical and contemporary encounters between distinct religious communities.
elon.edu Elon, NC, USA
Interreligious Studies Minor
A multi-disciplinary minor focusing on historical and contemporary encounters between distinct religious communities.
elon.edu Elon, NC, USA
Illinois College
Interfaith Studies Minor
Prepares students to work effectively with people from different religious backgrounds and build bridges in the midst of conflict.
ic.edu Jacksonville, IL, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Prepares students to work effectively with people from different religious backgrounds and build bridges in the midst of conflict.
ic.edu Jacksonville, IL, USA
Loras College (Iowa)
Interfaith Leaders Program
Students learn how people orient around religion differently. Includes an annual $1,000 scholarship.
loras.edu Dubuque, IA, USA
Interfaith Leaders Program
Students learn how people orient around religion differently. Includes an annual $1,000 scholarship.
loras.edu Dubuque, IA, USA
Loyola University Chicago
Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Minor
Study relationships between religions, drawing on comparative theology, religious studies, sociology, political science, communication, and comparative literature.
luc.edu Chicago, IL, USA
Interreligious and Interfaith Studies Minor
Study relationships between religions, drawing on comparative theology, religious studies, sociology, political science, communication, and comparative literature.
luc.edu Chicago, IL, USA
Merrimack College (Massachusetts)
Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations (Minor)
Study how the three Abrahamic faiths have interacted over the centuries, out of concern for the future.
merrimack.edu North Andover, MA, USA
Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations (Minor)
Study how the three Abrahamic faiths have interacted over the centuries, out of concern for the future.
merrimack.edu North Andover, MA, USA
Missouri State University
Interfaith Engagement Undergraduate Certificate
missouristate.edu Springfield, MO, USA
Interfaith Engagement Undergraduate Certificate
missouristate.edu Springfield, MO, USA
New York University
Multifaith and Spiritual Leadership (Minor)
A joint program offered by NYU Silver and NYU Wagner. Open to students of all faith backgrounds, including those unaffiliated with a particular tradition.
nyu.edu New York, NY, USA
Multifaith and Spiritual Leadership (Minor)
A joint program offered by NYU Silver and NYU Wagner. Open to students of all faith backgrounds, including those unaffiliated with a particular tradition.
nyu.edu New York, NY, USA
Oklahoma City University
Interfaith Studies Minor
Broad overview of the world's major religious traditions. Learn to interact with persons from a variety of religious backgrounds and develop leadership skills.
okcu.edu Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Broad overview of the world's major religious traditions. Learn to interact with persons from a variety of religious backgrounds and develop leadership skills.
okcu.edu Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Queens University of Charlotte (North Carolina)
Interfaith Studies (B.A.)
Equipped to approach world problems with knowledge, experiential learning, understanding, and critical-thinking skills.
queens.edu Charlotte, NC, USA
Interfaith Studies (B.A.)
Equipped to approach world problems with knowledge, experiential learning, understanding, and critical-thinking skills.
queens.edu Charlotte, NC, USA
Saint Mary's College of California
Interfaith Leadership Minor
An interdisciplinary program providing competencies to understand what is at stake in our religiously diverse world.
stmarys-ca.edu Moraga, CA, USA
Interfaith Leadership Minor
An interdisciplinary program providing competencies to understand what is at stake in our religiously diverse world.
stmarys-ca.edu Moraga, CA, USA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certificate in Interfaith Studies
Open to all undergraduates. Covers practical and theoretical aspects of interfaith work.
illinois.edu Champaign, IL, USA
Certificate in Interfaith Studies
Open to all undergraduates. Covers practical and theoretical aspects of interfaith work.
illinois.edu Champaign, IL, USA
University of the Ozarks (Arkansas)
Interfaith Studies Minor
A challenging and valuable asset for living and working in a global context across majors.
ozarks.edu Clarksville, AR, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
A challenging and valuable asset for living and working in a global context across majors.
ozarks.edu Clarksville, AR, USA
Utah State University
Interfaith Leadership Certificate (18 credits)
Interdisciplinary certificate combining classroom learning and community internships. Available face-to-face or entirely online.
usu.edu Logan, UT, USA
Interfaith Leadership Certificate (18 credits)
Interdisciplinary certificate combining classroom learning and community internships. Available face-to-face or entirely online.
usu.edu Logan, UT, USA
Westminster College (Pennsylvania)
Interfaith Studies Minor
Broad exposure to a variety of cultures across human history with critical analysis of religious and secular behavior.
westminster.edu New Wilmington, PA, USA
Interfaith Studies Minor
Broad exposure to a variety of cultures across human history with critical analysis of religious and secular behavior.
westminster.edu New Wilmington, PA, USA
Graduate Certificates (10)
Catholic Theological Union (Illinois)
Certificate in Interreligious Studies (18 semester hours)
Particularly beneficial for those currently working in an interreligious setting or preparing to do so.
ctu.edu Chicago, IL, USA
Certificate in Interreligious Studies (18 semester hours)
Particularly beneficial for those currently working in an interreligious setting or preparing to do so.
ctu.edu Chicago, IL, USA
Drexel University (Pennsylvania)
Certificate in Interfaith and Religious Studies
drexel.edu Philadelphia, PA, USA
Certificate in Interfaith and Religious Studies
drexel.edu Philadelphia, PA, USA
Graduate Theological Union (California)
Certificate in Interreligious Studies (10-month online)
First fully online GTU program. Tailored to working professionals across business and nonprofit sectors.
gtu.edu Berkeley, CA, USA
Certificate in Interreligious Studies (10-month online)
First fully online GTU program. Tailored to working professionals across business and nonprofit sectors.
gtu.edu Berkeley, CA, USA
Hartford Seminary (Connecticut)
Certificate in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
Certificate in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations
hartsem.edu Hartford, CT, USA
Seton Hall University (New Jersey)
Graduate Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies (12 credits)
shu.edu South Orange, NJ, USA
Graduate Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies (12 credits)
shu.edu South Orange, NJ, USA
Shenandoah University (Virginia)
Certificate in Religious Diversity and Leadership in the Professions (12 credits)
su.edu Winchester, VA, USA
Certificate in Religious Diversity and Leadership in the Professions (12 credits)
su.edu Winchester, VA, USA
St. Augustine's Seminary of Toronto (Ontario)
Conjoint Certificate in Theology and Interreligious Engagement
Post-baccalaureate certificate to understand and appreciate religious diversity and explore practices of fruitful dialogue.
staugustines.on.ca Toronto, ON, Canada
Conjoint Certificate in Theology and Interreligious Engagement
Post-baccalaureate certificate to understand and appreciate religious diversity and explore practices of fruitful dialogue.
staugustines.on.ca Toronto, ON, Canada
University of Geneva & Chateau de Bossey (Switzerland)
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Interreligious Studies
International program for young people (ages 20-35) interested in interreligious dialogue, especially among the Abrahamic religions.
oikoumene.org Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Interreligious Studies
International program for young people (ages 20-35) interested in interreligious dialogue, especially among the Abrahamic religions.
oikoumene.org Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland
University of Saint Joseph (Connecticut)
Certificate of Interfaith Leadership
Multi-disciplinary certificate providing the vision, knowledge, and skill set for the development of interfaith leaders.
usj.edu West Hartford, CT, USA
Certificate of Interfaith Leadership
Multi-disciplinary certificate providing the vision, knowledge, and skill set for the development of interfaith leaders.
usj.edu West Hartford, CT, USA
Washington Theological Consortium (USA)
Taha Al-Alwani Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies
Deeper knowledge of Islam/Christianity and of dialogue and reconciliation, enabling interfaith leadership in local communities.
washtheocon.org Washington, DC, USA
Taha Al-Alwani Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies
Deeper knowledge of Islam/Christianity and of dialogue and reconciliation, enabling interfaith leadership in local communities.
washtheocon.org Washington, DC, USA
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