Master of Social Work and Religious Studies
- 100% Online (Optional)
- 30 Credit
- Intensive Courses
The Master of Social Work and Religious Studies (M.S.W.R.S.) program prepares social work leaders to manage community initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and faith-informed social services with professional excellence and ethical integrity in today’s complex and multicultural environments.
The program integrates advanced social work practice, policy, program management, and organizational leadership with religious ethics and interfaith understanding. Students develop the skills to lead social service programs effectively while upholding spiritual values, moral responsibility, and compassionate care in decision-making and community engagement.
Students may choose a faith focus area — Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism, or Buddhism — to contextualize their studies within their own religious tradition, applying faith-informed perspectives to social work leadership, program administration, and community well-being.
Overview
This program is offered 100% online (optional), anytime and anywhere, complete you studies from the comfort of your home. All intensive courses are completed 100% online (optional) with a one month format courses.
Students can enroll any day of the week in one-month-intensive-courses and the course ends within 30 days from the enrollment date.
All intensive courses contains reading content and a final exam or a final research based paper.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified for advanced leadership roles such as:
Director of Social Service Programs
Nonprofit or Community Organization Executive
Program Manager for Community Outreach or Human Services
Policy and Advocacy Director for Social Welfare Initiatives
Community Development or Public Engagement Coordinator
Quality and Compliance Manager for Social Programs
Consultant for Social Work Practice and Program Implementation
Leadership Coordinator for Multicultural or Interfaith Community Services
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Social Work and Religious Studies (M.S.W.R.S.) program will be able to:
Lead social service organizations, community programs, and nonprofit initiatives with integrity, strategic vision, and ethical accountability.
Apply advanced social work, policy, and program management tools within diverse religious and ethical frameworks.
Manage personnel, resources, and community programs with professionalism, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.
Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, community stakeholders, and faith-based organizations.
Design, implement, and evaluate sustainable social initiatives that promote ethical practice, community well-being, and inclusive engagement.
Transfer Credits to Exodus University
Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.
Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Masters degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.
Admission Requirements
Featured Courses
| General Courses (Choose any 6 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | UNIV 601 |
| Social Policy and Community Systems | 3 | MSWR 602 |
| Ethics in Social Work and Religious Contexts | 3 | MSWR 603 |
| Leadership in Social Service Organizations | 3 | MSWR 604 |
| Social Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 | MSWR 605 |
| Financial Management for Nonprofits and Community Programs | 3 | MSWR 606 |
| Quality and Risk Management in Social Services | 3 | MSWR 607 |
| Strategic Management in Nonprofit and Community Organizations | 3 | MSWR 608 |
| Global Social Work and Community Development | 3 | MSWR 609 |
| Law, Policy, and Regulatory Compliance in Social Work | 3 | MSWR 610 |
| Organizational Behavior in Social Services | 3 | MSWR 611 |
| Research Methods in Social Work and Community Programs | 3 | MSWR 612 |
| Religious Courses (Choose any 4 – minimum) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Theology | 3 | RELI 711 |
| Christian Apologetics | 3 | RELI 712 |
| The Old Testament | 3 | RELI 713 |
| World Religions | 3 | RELI 714 |
Religion (select one)
| 3 | RELI 715 |
| Hermeneutics | 3 | RELI 716 |
Courses
Credits Courses
3 Introduction to Online Learning
Credits Courses
3 An Introduction to the Bible
3 Biblical Foundation of Ethics
Credits Courses
3 Dissertation Prospectus
3 Dissertation I
3 Dissertation II
3 Dissertation III
3 Dissertation IV
3 Dissertation V
3 Dissertation Defense
Courses
| General Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | EXOD 501 |
| Bible Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Bible | 3 | EXOD 511 |
| Specialization Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Foundation of Ethics | 3 | EXOD 513 |
| Research Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Prospectus | 3 | EXOD 901 |
| Dissertation I | 3 | EXOD 902 |
| Dissertation II | 3 | EXOD 903 |
| Dissertation III | 3 | EXOD 904 |
| Dissertation IV | 3 | EXOD 905 |
| Dissertation V | 3 | EXOD 906 |
| Dissertation Defense | 3 | EXOD 907 |
Career opportunities
Master's Tuition
Tuition & Fees
Master's Programs
The basic costs listed here reflect the average total and are intended to be a planning guide for new students and their parents. As applicable, tuition, costs, and fees are subject to change without notice.
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Tuition Costs - Domestic
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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