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Religious Studies, Bachelor

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL, United States
A bachelor’s degree in religious studies can lead to a career in ministry or serve as a complementary program for work in another field such as medicine, education, business, nursing or psychology. 

Overview

Along with core courses and departmental electives, students have opportunities to study abroad, take on an internship, and test their knowledge in a senior seminar.

The Department of Religious Studies encourages all of its majors, both traditional and adult students, to work toward a double major, or at least a minor, in a second area of interest. Who knows where you will end up in life? Prepare yourself to contribute to the world.

Students who pursue ministerial work will be well prepared to enter a seminary or another graduate school.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Biblical Studies
  • Christian Social Ethics
  • World Religions: General Introduction
  • Emergence of Christian Thought
  • Modern and Contemporary Christian Thought

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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General Requirements

How to Apply

  • Complete the application for admission. You may apply online or download a paper application.
  • Submit your high school transcript or GED test results.
  • Submit your scores on the ACT or SAT

Applying for Undergraduate Programs as a First-Year International Student

If you have finished secondary school and have not attended university, please submit:

  • The application for admission
  • A high school transcript and/or GSE results (if your transcript is not in English, we also require a certified translation)
  • Official ACT or SAT scores
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

  • International

    37454 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 18727 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    37454 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 18727 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Elmhurst

  • 1100 - 1500 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Elmhurst College is committed to making Elmhurst an affordable option for students from around the globe.

That’s why we offer unusually generous merit-based scholarships to international students. Depending on whether you’re applying as a first-year student or a transfer, you may be eligible for merit awards worth as much as $18,000 each year.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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