Overview

Religious Studies Major Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a Religious Studies program at Allegheny College should be able to:

Recognize and identify similarities and differences among various historical religious cultures and communities and the meaning of those similarities and differences for the religious beliefs and practices of the members of the respective communities;
Read and comprehend (in translation) religious literature of various sorts within the context of the historical religious culture which gave rise to that literature and has in turn been shaped by it;
Engage in critical analysis of religious phenomena, beliefs, and practices on the one hand, and conflicting interpretations of them on the other, while also recognizing the validity and value of those phenomena, beliefs and practices for those who adhere to them;
Appreciate the mutual influence of culture and historical context and a given religious tradition, and how each may affect the other at different times and in different places, while also recognizing the continuity of the faith tradition throughout history;
Articulate their own thoughts effectively both orally and in writing, exhibiting command of the preceding abilities in terms appropriate to the academic study of religion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Religion in the Ancient Near East

The New Testament

Hinduism

Buddhism

Christian Ethics

The Qur'an

The Hebrew Bible

Paul the Apostle

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Meadville, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural 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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General requirements

High School Transcript & College Course Transcripts

Standardized Test Scores

English Proficiency Scores

Counselor Recommendation / School Report

Teacher Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57440 USD / year

≈ 57440 USD / year
Out-of-State

57440 USD / year

≈ 57440 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57440 USD / year

≈ 57440 USD / year

Living costs

Meadville

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Religious Studies Major Learning Outcomes

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

Meadville

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