Overview

There are no bad questions — or easy answers — here. As a Catholic Studies major, you’ll examine Catholicism from the perspectives of literature, history, philosophy and theology. Graduate ready to work in ministry, teaching, advocacy, or nonprofits that serve the community. Or continue your studies in graduate school and become a scholar who shares your knowledge with others.

What do our graduates do?

Majors of the Religious and Theological Studies program of St. Edward's University go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s. Here’s a sample.

Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church

Campus minister at Rice University in Houston

Director at the Global Livingston Institute, a Denver-based non-governmental organization that focuses on development in East Africa

Teaching fellows with the Alliance for Catholic Education through the University of Notre Dame

Year-long volunteer with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Peace Corps volunteers

Recipient of the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship

Graduate students at the University of Notre Dame, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Harvard Divinity School, Princeton Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Religious Studies

Catholicism

New Testament

Justice, Peace and Liberation

The Documents of the Vatican

Catholic Intellectual Heritage

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies View 1030 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

$50 application fee (waived if you apply by the early or priority deadline).

High school transcripts.

SAT or ACT scores.

TOEFL, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test.

Essay.

Academic recommendation form.

Tuition Fee

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International

50484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50484 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50484 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

50484 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50484 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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