Overview

You’ll sharpen your thinking, improve your writing and learn how to understand complex ideas from different cultures and perspectives. These skills are valuable in many careers — from law to education and beyond.

As a Philosophy and Religion major at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, you’ll engage in a carefully structured curriculum that develops your critical thinking, communication and analytical skills.

You'll begin with foundational courses in philosophy, logic and world religions, then deepen your understanding through explorations of ethics, cultural traditions, and historical perspectives.

This flexible and interdisciplinary program encourages curiosity, sharpens your reasoning, and equips you with a broad intellectual toolkit — preparing you for graduate study, careers in law, ministry, education and more.

Common Career Fields

Journalism

Public Service

Religious Life

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy

Religion

Logic

Writing in Philosophy and Religious Studies

Perspectives on Humanity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

United States

900 - 1400 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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Common Career Fields

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

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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