Overview

Students at Seattle University approach the study of Theology and Religious Studies in an integrated manner where they are introduced to multiple aspects of religion such as beliefs, faith, rituals, ethics, spirituality, and sacred texts.

In keeping with the Jesuit, Catholic commitment of Seattle University, the Theology and Religious Studies department emphasizes an in depth study of the Catholic tradition in dialogue with other religious and secular perspectives. In addition, students study the internal diversity within Christianity and other religious traditions such as Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism.

Theology and Religious Studies addresses the experiences and realities of oppressed peoples and the integral relationship between religion and social justice in local and global contexts. Majors will select between two distinct specializations in the program, Christian Theology or Comparative Religion.

Specializations

Specialization in Christian Theology

The Christian Theology specialization offers students an opportunity to explore the beliefs, texts, practices, and ethics of the Christian tradition from an in-depth, theological perspective.

Specialization in Comparative Religion

If students want to study religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism in addition to Christianity, they may choose to specialize in Comparative Religion in which they examine these traditions in themselves or in dialogue with each other.

Departmental Honors

The honors major in theology and religious studies offers an opportunity for motivated and capable students to engage in more extensive interaction with faculty and to complete challenging individual research projects that will further their personal and professional goals.

Features

The Theology and Religious Studies program from Seattle University is:

Social Justice Oriented, addressing the experiences and realities of oppressed peoples and the integral relationship between religion and social justice in local and global contexts.

Catholic and Jesuit, emphasizing an in-depth study of the Catholic tradition in dialogue with other religious and secular perspectives, in keeping with the Jesuit, Catholic commitment of Seattle University.

Ecumenical and Interreligious, exploring the internal diversity within Christianity and other religious traditions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theological Explorations
Philosophy of the Human Person
Ethical Reasoning
Engaging the World
Religion in a Global Context
Methods in Theology and Religious Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International student applications should be submitted 6-9 months prior to the application quarter.
National students: February 15 (Spring Quarter).

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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57825 USD / year

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57825 USD / year

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57825 USD / year

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Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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