Overview

Because of its interdisciplinary nature, as well as its focus on critical reading and thinking, a religion major at Middlebury College is quintessential liberal arts education—superb intellectual preparation for an endless variety of career and life pursuits.

Learning goals

Reflecting the methodological and substantive breadth of the field of religious studies, then, the Religion major at Middlebury College is designed to accomplish the following learning goals:

Exposure to a variety of the world's religious traditions in historical and geographical context;
Deep knowledge of at least one major world religion;
Exposure to the comparative study of religions over a common topic or theme (e.g., textual analysis, moral questions);
Familiarity with different methodological approaches to religious studies, including both descriptive and normative approaches;
Experience in independent research;
Development of analytical skills, including facility with logical argumentation;
Development of critical reading skills, and engagement with both primary and secondary texts;
Development of skills in written communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Asian Religious Classics
Buddhist Traditions in India
Buddhist Tradition in East Asia
The Christian Tradition
The Ten Commandments
Hindu Traditions of India
The Islamic Tradition
The Jewish Tradition
Making of Modern Jewish Life
Cultures of the Jews
Religion in America
Biblical Literature
Ethics & Abrahamic Religion
Sociology of American Religion
Mindfulness and Psychology
Buddhist Tradition in East Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlebury, United States

Disciplines

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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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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

Middlebury admissions requires an application essay. You’ll find possible essay prompts on the Common Application website. The Middlebury application does not require a supplemental essay.
Allow ample time for teachers to complete their recommendations online by the deadline.
Your counselor will complete the form online and return it to Middlebury with your 9th–11th grade transcripts.
If our nonrefundable $75 application fee presents a barrier for you, we encourage you to apply using a fee waiver.
Middlebury accepts a number of English proficiency tests for students whose first language is not English or whose secondary education has been at a school where English is not the primary language of instruction.
If you choose to submit standardized test scores, please request that testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to Middlebury College.
You will be able to upload additional materials directly to your student portal.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

70120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year

Living costs

Middlebury

United States

1133 - 1686 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Religion.

Available Scholarships

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