<p>The MAIS concentration in religion, culture, and values is particularly applicable to, but not restricted to, students who are interested in careers in law, national and international government, print and media journalism, library sciences, archives and museums, public and social service, teaching, advanced graduate studies, and religious communities and institutions. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is rich in the presence of many major religious traditions and their places of worship.</p>
<p>The core courses introduce students to the study of religion as a unique and rigorous intellectual discipline. Students learn to evaluate a variety of perspectives on religion and gain a clear understanding of the dimension of the sacred in all aspects of human life including those commonly designated "secular". Students discover how religious perceptions of the sacred respond to an evolving world and relate to and influence cultures, institutions, and values.</p>
<p>Students also examine the effects of historical crises and the forces of change on religions including contemporary religious pluralism and inter-religious dialogue. Students gain a deeper knowledge of specific traditions and a more profound understanding of values and worldviews from the viewpoint of cultural diversity and religious pluralism.</p>
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<p>Maria Dakake<br />Director of the MAIS Concentration in Religion, Values, and Culture<br /> Director of MAIS<br /> Robinson Hall B 445, MSN 3F1<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> 703.993.1297<br /><a href="mailto:mdakakem@gmu.edu">mdakakem@gmu.edu</a></p>
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<p>Students pursuing this concentration must complete a minimum of 36 credits distributed as follows:</p>
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<li>Two core courses (6 credits) chosen from: RELI 630, 631, 632, or 635</li>
<li>Two or three additional courses in religious studies (6 to 9 credits) chosen from RELI 591 (may be repeated for credit), 633, 636, 641, or 642</li>
<li>One course in research methodology (3 credits) chosen from HIST 610 or SOCI 634</li>
<li>Two or three courses in a specialization (6 to 9 credits)
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<li>Specialization in religion, culture, and communication: COMM 605 and 656
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<li>Specialization in religious traditions and conflict analysis and resolution: CONF 695 (if appropriate), 702, 722
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<li>Specialization in religion, culture, and ethics: RELI 633, PHIL 640, PHIL 643
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<li>Specialization in religion, values, and international politics: GOVT 540 and 741 (if appropriate)
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<li>One to four elective courses (3 to 12 credits)</li>
<li>1 credit of MAIS 797 proposal</li>
<li>2 to 5 credits of MAIS 798 project or 5 credits of MAIS 799 thesis</li>
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<p>Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor, bearing in mind the student’s specialization, project, or thesis topic. Any of the courses listed under the specializations listed above or courses from other disciplines listed below may be used as an elective.</p>
<p>ANTH 535, 615, 684; COMM 605, 656; CONF 695, 702, 722; EDUC 537; ENGL 591 (if appropriate); GOVT 540, 741 (if appropriate); HIST 510; PHIL 604, 617, 640, 643; SOCI 611, 612, 614; WMST 640</p>
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