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Religon & International Affiars

Certificates of Specialization

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Explore the crucial role religion plays in shaping global interactions

Through a unique collaboration between the Department of Religious Studies and the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, this certificate explores both contemporary case studies and theoretical insights to help you navigate the complex relationship between religions and international politics in the modern world.

Program information

Certificate Requirements

24 Credits

Course delivery

On campus

Open to

Currently enrolled Korbel and Religious Studies graduate students

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Korbel Office of Academic and Student Affairs

Prepare for high-impact roles

Graduates with this certificate find diverse positions in the public sector, the private sector, and nonprofits

Curriculum

Enrollment Criteria

Financial Aid

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Complete 24 total credits

Korbel graduate students may apply certificate courses toward Korbel MA/MPP credit requirements

Required courses (8 credits)

  • INTS 4525 - Religion-State Relations in Comparative Perspectives
  • RLGS 3760 - Globalization and Religion: Theory and Methods

Supporting courses (16 credits) 

  • Choose from an approved list of specialized courses

Open to Korbel and Religious Studies graduate students

This certificate program is available exclusively to students currently enrolled in master's degree programs at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies or the Department of Religious Studies. You can add this certificate to your studies after your initial enrollment in a master's program.

Integrated merit and need-based aid

For students already enrolled in a master's program and receiving merit or need-based aid, this aid extends to your certificate. There is no need to apply for additional aid as your current financial assistance package covers both your degree and any certificates pursued simultaneously.

Christy Cobb, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor of Christianity
Director of the MA Program in Religious Studies
Department of Religious Studies

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Faculty you’ll work with

Our faculty are leading economists, political scientists, and sociologists who work on international trade, finance, and economic development. They have extensive real-world experience as practitioners and advisors to the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, national and state governments, and the private sector.
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Prospective Students

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Enrolled Students

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