Master in Religion/Religious Studies (Master's)

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School is a private nonprofit institution in Rochester, New York, United States. Annual tuition for out-of-state and international students is around $3,600.

Graduates are prepared for ministry and mission work in global urban contexts. The programme focuses on practical skills and frameworks for serving diverse communities and advocating for social justice in cities worldwide. Students engage with theological, sociological, and ethical dimensions of urban ministry. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application in multicultural settings.

Focus areas include urban ministry, global city mission, social justice advocacy, intercultural leadership, earth care, community development.

The concentration requires 30 credits of coursework focused on global city ministry. It is part of the broader Master of Arts degree and does not include a dissertation or practicum.

Graduates pursue roles in urban church leadership, community organizing, interfaith initiatives, and nonprofit ministry within global cities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The programme does not require standardized test scores.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.