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Chelsea0913

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    2015 Fall
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    Vanderbilt MTS or MA Religion

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  1. Hi all, As I am writing my SOP for MA in Religious Studies I am not sure how to approach my research goals. I have only a very vague sense of what my research could be on, but I wouldn't want to just make something up just to have it and then end up with a lame proposal. Anyone have advice on how to go about figuring out good research topics? That might sound ridiculous but I have no research experience so I don't feel confident in that area. Also, what advice would you have on pointing out specifics in current faculty's prior research- should I quote their work? Should I say what interests me most about their publication? Thanks for the help guys!
  2. Hey, thanks for the response! Denver does seem pretty good. I don't have a regional preference, and i'm looking to study comparative religions, with less focus on christianity and moreso on eastern traditions and judaism. i'd like to combine psychology and counseling if possible.
  3. Hi guys. We know the big name schools in religious studies- but I was wondering if anyone had advice regarding a masters in compartivie religions or psychology and/of religion? Rice seems legitimate, but it's hard to even know what a safey school could be on a masters level that's still great and interesting and challenging and all that. Any thoughts? Thank you!
  4. thank you! still deciding between MTS and MA- this might seem like a ridiculous question, and I hope it isn't offensive in any way, but is the MTS atmosphere more Christianity-focused since it is within the Divinity School? What is the overlap in terms of courses taken between the MA and MTS? i wanted to focus my studies more on eastern religious traditions & psychology, and possibly deepen my studies within Judaism. I don't want to just assume that because MTS is within the Divinity School it might be biased toward Christian traditions, but hey, why not ask. Thanks for your feedback!
  5. Hi everyone! Similar question to LOMO Was wondering if you guys could evaluate my experience and let me know if I even have a shot of getting into the MTS program (specifically to focus on the Religion, Psychology, and Culture emphasis). I'd truly appreciate honest feedback. Thank you in advance! Graduated with 3.4 from NYU in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. I studied abroad twice: one semester in Florence, one semester in Berlin. Unfortunately, I don't really have a great relationship with any of my professors, and only studied with each professor once. So, my letter of recommendations are primarily coming from employers and mentors. One is a man that I worked for in Uganda who is the founder of a respected media company. - My concern here is that many students have extensive research backgrounds, excellent rec's from professors, etc. I'm not in that group. I do, however, have extensive world travel experience: a four month volunteer stint in India at a religious-based ashram for abandoned, mentally ill, and TB/HIV victims. I also shot & edited a promotional video for an orphanage/boarding school for vulnerable children in Uganda, and continued on to work in production assistance in the capital (but then I got malaria, it's not cute, wouldn't recommend it) I intern for a documentary filmmaker now, and work in music publishing. So I'm concerned that to an admissions comittee I might seem all over the place? Also, I foresee my GRE scores not being great. I'd sincerely appreciate your thoughts. Vanderbilt is my top choice, but I'm feeling a bit nervous that I don't quite measure up. Best of luck to you all on your academic endeavors! xx
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