Overview

By introducing students to a wide variety of religious traditions, Religious Studies from University of Richmond curriculum helps students think broadly and clearly about this critical force in world affairs. Religious Studies majors learn thinking, reading, writing and communication skills that prepare them for all sorts of future careers and advanced degrees.

Key facts

The religious studies major is designed to offer students a broad education while providing them with the interpretive tools from the field of religious studies. The department encourages double majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bible as Literature

Body/Sex in World Religious Literature

Gods of the Pharaohs

Richmond: City of the Dead

Rewriting the Bible

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 392 other Bachelors in Christian 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee – $50 USD.

One essay response is required.

An official high school transcript containing grades 9-11.

Secondary School Report

One recommendation letter from a school official is required, ideally from a school counselor.

Standardized Test Scores

Because the University of Richmond is need-aware in the admission process for non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. permanent residents, we require an International Financial Certification to be submitted prior to rendering an admission decision.

To ensure that students are prepared for our rigorous curriculum, we recommend that a student whose first language is not English submit TOEFL results.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year
Out-of-State

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

67840 USD / year

≈ 67840 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key facts

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

Richmond

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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