Overview

Courses examine the historical development of major religions and their influence on contemporary issues–such as violence, the role of women, and the environment–that affect all human beings.

Features

Students majoring in the Religious Studies program of Claremont McKenna College work closely with a faculty member to develop a concentration that best meets their academic interests.

Possible concentrations include Jewish Civilization, Christian Origins, Hinduism, South Asian Religions and Culture, Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Gender Studies, American Religions, Politics, & Culture, U.S. Latino & Latin American Religions and Politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

South Asian Religious Traditions

Myth and Religion

Life-Story of the Buddha

The Biblical Heritage

Jewish Civilization

Western Religious Traditions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious 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

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130

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application

$70 application fee or fee waiver. Fee waivers are available through The Coalition Application and Common Application systems.

Additional academic credentials: School report and counselor recommendation; One teacher recommendation; Official high school transcript(s) from all secondary schools attende.

FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (if applying for financial aid)

Early Decision Agreement (required for ED1 and ED2 applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71700 USD / year

≈ 71700 USD / year
Out-of-State

71700 USD / year

≈ 71700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71700 USD / year

≈ 71700 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

802 - 1446 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

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Features

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

Claremont

Funding

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