Overview

The Religious Studies program offered by Brown University cultivates understanding of societies and cultures throughout the world by exploring religious thought and practice in various historical, geographic, and political contexts.

Graduates with B.A. in Religious Studies from Brown University will:

Acquire foundational knowledge of several of the world’s religious traditions

Develop critical abilities in textual exegesis and close reading

Understand the intellectual, social-theoretical, and ethical issues relating to religious discourse

Design a course of study in consultation with a faculty member

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music and Meditation

Spiritual But Not Religious: Making Spirituality in America

Islam from the Ground Up

Religion Gone Wild: Spirituality and the Environment

Sacred Bodies

The History and Practice of Yoga in India and Beyond

African American Religious Strategies: Martin and Malcolm

Educating Bodies in Ancient Christianity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 868 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Personal statement regarding their interests and/or intended areas of study.

We strongly encourage applicants to submit a scanned image of the transcript at the time of application, which can speed processing; however, a final, official transcript will be required of all admitted students who matriculate. Applicants who have attended international institutions must submit transcripts or certified attestations of study, with certified English translations.

Three letters of recommendation by persons well qualified to speak from first-hand knowledge about the applicant's potential for graduate study. All letters should comment on an applicant’s ability to do research and perform in the program’s required coursework.

TOEFL/IELTS - not required if you have earned a degree from a non-U.S. university where the primary language of instruction is English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71700 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71700 USD / year

≈ 71700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71700 USD / year

≈ 71700 USD / year

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Graduates with B.A. in Religious Studies from Brown University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Providence

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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