Overview

Religious Studies from Elms College meets the needs of students who want to explore the foundations of Christianity, with an eye toward graduate study, as well as the Catholic who might be interested in ministry as a lay or ordained member of the Church.

Careers

Religious Studies graduates often complete advanced degrees and work in churches, community service organizations, and nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life for people everywhere.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Catholicism

Sacraments

Contemporary Christian Ethics

Hebrew Scriptures

Christian Scriptures

Images of Jesus

The Church

A Reasoned Faith

Christian Spiritual Journey

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission policy applies for National students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicopee, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 392 other Bachelors in Christian 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.

Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores. High school transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation.

Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT).

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Submit proof of English Proficiency

Certified Documentation of Financial Support.

A bank statement with U.S. dollar figures that verifies the student’s, the student’s family, and/or sponsor’s ability to pay the costs required to attend Elms College. The statement should be officially certified and signed by a bank official.

Copy of the biographic page of your passport.

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

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Out-of-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42540 USD / year

≈ 42540 USD / year

Living costs

Chicopee

United States

1006 - 2084 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Religious Studies.

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Overview

Careers

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicopee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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