Overview

The Religious Studies BA programme from the Albright College study of religion requires students to use both analytical and imaginative intellectual skills in understanding sacred texts, oral traditions, symbolic objects, rituals and ways of life. It encourages students to connect religion to real life issues and to formulate their own judgments. Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field that includes historical research, reading and writing about texts, sociological investigation, cultural studies, philosophical inquiry and the arts.

The Religious Studies of Albright College focus on the interpretation of diverse religious cultures across the globe, from ancient times to modern. The department offers specialized courses in biblical studies, Christianity, Asian religions, American religions, native American traditions, religion and popular culture, Latin American religions, Judaism, Islam and religious perspectives on women and ecology.

Students will learn:

The basic texts, traditions, and practices of the world’s religions

How religion, culture, and history all shape and influence one another; and how religions change across history and geography.

How religions shape individual values, actions, and ethics.

A general introduction to the methods and theories of modern religious studies scholarship, including interpretive methods.

The basics of religious studies research including how to discern the difference between academic and faith-based sources; and how to write a religious studies paper.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Understanding the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible

Understanding the New Testament

Understanding Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Religions of India, China and Japan

Classical Mythology

Asia on Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National fall deadline: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application
Academic Transcripts
Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30900 USD / year

≈ 30900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30900 USD / year

≈ 30900 USD / year

Living costs

Reading

United States

1015 - 1675 USD / month

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