Overview

Courses explore the nature of religion as a significant phenomenon of human life. Religion is studied by analyzing sacred texts, by examining the histories of distinct religious traditions, and by exploring the general interaction of religion with social and cultural life in diverse settings.

Objectives

Upon completion of a major in Religious Studies, a student from Spelman College should be able to:

demonstrate understanding of the academic study of religion,

identify and analyze various methods in the study of religions,

understand historical developments of a variety of religious traditions, including the roles and statuses of women within the traditions,

demonstrate knowledge of the critical developments of a variety of religious traditions in the African Diaspora,

demonstrate critical writing and reasoning skills, especially in regard to roles of religion in social life,

identify and critically assess her participation in religious traditions and institutions as a Black woman.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Study of Religion

Philosophy

Theory and Methods in Religious Studies

Senior Project

Sacred Texts

History of Religions

Religion and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for admission through the Common Application

Two teacher recommendations

Official high school and/or college transcript(s); if not in English, an official translation is needed

Official TOEFL score (non-native English-speaking students only)

Essay

Non-refundable $40 application fee

Copy of completed application for your files

Official SAT or ACT scores

Affidavit of financial support (in U.S. dollars)

Copy of passport with Visa and I-94 card

School leaving certificate

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year
Out-of-State

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29024 USD / year

≈ 29024 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

945 - 1751 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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