Overview

Religion involves the human search for ultimate meaning.

Not only a matter of belief, religion also is a primary mode for creating a sense of belonging and influences the entire scope of human societies, including ethical and political systems.

Key Features

The Religious Studies degree at Santa Clara University engages the stuff of life and culture: faith and history, theology and ethics, texts and ritual, science and technology, art and literature, race, ethnicity and gender. We study Christianity and Catholicism, but also Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other traditions, including atheism, both local and global.

Accreditation

Santa Clara University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various academic and other programs within the University are also accredited by specific accrediting bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ecstatic Experience, Film and Religion

Religion in America

Love, Death & Fiction

Imaging the Divine

The Meaning of Life

Shamanism & Spirit Possession

Ways of Understanding Religions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

175 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 853 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

3.56 - 3.88

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school transcript (Grade nine through the most recently completed term)

College transcripts (if applicable)

One Academic Teacher Evaluation or Counselor Recommendation

Secondary School Report

Mid-Year Report due by the end of January (Only Regular Decision applicants or candidates deferred from Early Action)

$70 non-refundable application fee or the following valid fee waivers: Common App fee waiver, NACAC fee waiver, or College Board fee waiver.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

Key Features

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Santa Clara

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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