Overview

The Religious Studies program from the University of Kansas seeks to develop a foundational knowledge of the world’s diversity of religious cultures and critical awareness of the ways in which religion shapes how we see and act toward ourselves, others, and the environment around us.

The programme

Through the study of specific religious traditions and settings, students come away with a background that is invaluable to understanding and working with people of other cultures, whether in international business or simply as an informed global citizen. Through hands-on training in research and academic writing, students also acquire substantial communication and critical thinking skills that translate easily into most any profession.

As a department that encompasses multiple disciplinary and area studies expertises, we share synergies with units across the university that allow students to nurture all manner of specialized interests when it comes to the study of religions, from pan-regional traditions to localized indigenous religions, from gender, ritual, and material religion to textual studies.

Research, analysis, and writing-intensive.

Close work with faculty in small classroom settings.

Develop understanding of the world’s religious traditions, and the impact of religion on cultural, social, and political issues, present and past.

Gain knowledge essential to professions in which one works with persons of other cultures, and critical to being an informed citizen in an increasingly globalized world.

Sharpen critical thinking and communication skills valuable in most any profession.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Religious Studies

Specific Religious Traditions

Jews, Christians, Muslims

Understanding the Bible

Religion of Ancient Israel

Judaism

The Talmud: Its Origins, Nature, and Evolution

Native American Religions

Christianity

Islam

The Buddhist Tradition in Asia

Hinduism

Studies in Early Christian Literature and History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies General Studies View 390 other Bachelors in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before being admitted to the Major in Religious Studies, students must complete the following courses:

REL 104 – Introduction to Religion
One additional Religious Studies course
ENGL 101 – Composition
ENGL 102 – Critical Reading and Writing
Students must have a GPA in the above courses of at least 2.3.

Students should apply for admission to the major in the term in which they will complete the admission requirements, normally before completing 60 credit hours (before the end of the student’s sophomore year).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30177 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30177 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

11298 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lawrence

Funding

Scholarships Information

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