Magus University Academic Catalog · 2026–27 planning edition
A stackable path from first study to advanced research.
The catalog distinguishes operational credentials from programs still being built. Earlier Magus University credits are designed to stack into later pathways, but no planned or future program is represented as currently completed, universally recognized, or state accredited.
17published pathways2 open now · 15 planned or future
Independent institutional status
All credits and awards are Magus University institutional credentials under AZIIE educational oversight. The university does not currently claim regional, national, governmental, or professional accreditation. Future degree titles are curriculum plans until their courses, faculty, supervision, and assessment requirements are formally activated.
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Operational credentials
These pathways have published courses and can be started now.
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Undergraduate certificate
Foundations of Zoroastrianism Certificate
A complete twelve-course pathway through Zoroastrian theology, sacred texts, history, living practice, comparative theology, and research method.
24planned credits
24built credits
Foundationallevel
Final requirement: MU-112 integrative research and reflection capstone
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Undergraduate certificate
Asha Core Interdisciplinary Certificate — Phase I
A complete sixteen-credit interdisciplinary sequence in quantitative reasoning, natural science, archaeology, and Avestan language foundations. It is the first operational phase of the broader Asha Core Diploma.
16planned credits
16built credits
Intermediatelevel
Final requirement: Four AI-assisted, faculty-governed integrative assessments
In curriculum development
Programs being built next
Current Magus University work can stack toward these requirements, but the complete curriculum is not yet open.
Curriculum developmentDiploma
Undergraduate diploma
Asha Core Interdisciplinary Diploma
A forty-eight-credit interdisciplinary diploma joining logic, quantitative reasoning, natural science, ancient Iranian evidence, language, ethics, technology, arts, and public responsibility.
48planned credits
16built credits
Intermediatelevel
33% of planned credits currently represented by published courses
Final requirement: Interdisciplinary Asha application portfolio
Curriculum developmentAssociate Degree
Associate degree
Associate of Arts in Zoroastrian Studies
A sixty-credit pathway combining the complete Foundations sequence, interdisciplinary Asha Core work, language, Persian history, comparative religion, research methods, and an integrative project.
60planned credits
40built credits
Undergraduatelevel
67% of planned credits currently represented by published courses
Final requirement: Supervised associate integrative project
Curriculum developmentBachelor Degree
Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Arts in Zoroastrian Studies
The planned flagship undergraduate degree in Zoroastrian theology, scripture, history, language, comparative religion, community leadership, research, and public scholarship.
120planned credits
40built credits
Undergraduatelevel
33% of planned credits currently represented by published courses
Final requirement: Faculty-supervised senior thesis or public scholarship capstone
Curriculum developmentBachelor Degree
Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Arts in Persian Civilization and Religious History
A planned interdisciplinary degree in ancient Iran, Persian empires, archaeology, literature, religious movements, and the interactions of Iranian traditions with Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and neighboring civilizations.
120planned credits
40built credits
Undergraduatelevel
33% of planned credits currently represented by published courses
Final requirement: Historical research thesis or digital exhibit
Curriculum developmentBachelor Degree
Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Asha Studies
A distinctive planned program applying Asha—truth, order, responsibility, and right action—to ethics, logic, science, environmental stewardship, technology, governance, and human flourishing.
120planned credits
40built credits
Undergraduatelevel
33% of planned credits currently represented by published courses
Final requirement: Applied Asha leadership and systems project
Curriculum developmentGraduate Certificate
Graduate certificate
Graduate Research Certificate in Zoroastrian Studies
An eighteen-credit research credential centered on methodology, source criticism, bibliography, supervised scholarship, peer review, and a publishable capstone.
18planned credits
0built credits
Graduatelevel
Final requirement: Faculty-supervised publishable research project
Curriculum developmentProfessional Diploma
Professional diploma
Diploma in Zoroastrian Community Leadership
A planned applied program for educators, youth leaders, temple administrators, chaplains, public speakers, cultural coordinators, and digital community leaders.
36planned credits
0built credits
Professionallevel
Final requirement: Supervised community leadership project
Future faculty-dependent programs
Advanced programs requiring expanded faculty
These programs require qualified specialist faculty, supervision, language instruction, and mature graduate infrastructure.
Future programFormation Credential
Institutional formation credential
Magus Formation Program
A future institutional formation pathway in Gathic study, Avestan prayer, ritual history, theology, ethics, teaching, service, supervised practice, and oral examination. It is not represented as universal priestly ordination.
48planned credits
0built credits
Advanced professionallevel
Final requirement: Oral examination, supervised practice, and faculty formation review
Future programMaster Degree
Master degree
Master of Arts in Zoroastrian Studies
A planned graduate degree offering advanced seminars in theology, sacred texts, history, comparative religion, community life, language preparation, and supervised research.
36planned credits
0built credits
Graduatelevel
Final requirement: Graduate thesis or substantial supervised capstone
Future programMaster Degree
Master degree
Master of Arts in Avestan Language and Translation
A future specialized degree in Avestan script, phonology, grammar, Gathic and Younger Avestan, Indo-Iranian linguistics, manuscript traditions, and responsible translation.
42planned credits
0built credits
Graduatelevel
Final requirement: Annotated translation and oral defense
Future programMaster Degree
Master degree
Master of Arts in Ancient Iranian Religion and History
A future graduate program combining archaeology, inscriptions, imperial administration, religious diversity, Iranian traditions, and the historical interactions of Judaism, Christianity, Manichaeism, and Islam with Iranian worlds.
36planned credits
0built credits
Graduatelevel
Final requirement: Historical thesis using primary and scholarly evidence
Future programResearch Master Degree
Research master degree
Master of Research in Zoroastrian and Iranian Studies
A future research-intensive program built around historiography, language preparation, independent reading, faculty supervision, peer review, Journal submission, and a major thesis.
36planned credits
0built credits
Graduatelevel
Final requirement: Major research thesis and oral defense
Long-range doctoral programs
Doctoral vision—do not rush
Doctoral study will open only after sustained graduate teaching, research ethics, external review, and scholarly publication capacity exist.
Future programDoctoral Degree
Research doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy in Zoroastrian and Iranian Studies
A long-range research doctorate intended for original scholarly contribution after the university establishes sufficient graduate faculty, language instruction, external review, research ethics, and a sustained publication record.
TBDplanned credits
0built credits
Doctorallevel
Final requirement: Original dissertation and public defense
Future programDoctoral Degree
Theology doctorate
Doctor of Zoroastrian Theology
A long-range theology-centered doctorate in scripture, doctrine, ethics, comparative theology, pedagogy, and original theological research.
TBDplanned credits
0built credits
Doctorallevel
Final requirement: Original theological dissertation and defense
Future programProfessional Doctorate
Professional doctorate
Doctor of Ministry in Zoroastrian Leadership
A long-range professional doctorate for experienced community leaders, centered on applied ministry, leadership, ethics, and a supervised community transformation project.
TBDplanned credits
0built credits
Doctorallevel
Final requirement: Applied doctoral ministry project and defense