Overview

About Religious Studies of Albright College

The 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.

Outcomes

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 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National fall deadline: rolling admissions

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Theology and Religious Studies View 1943 other Bachelors in History in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

27560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27560 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27560 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

27560 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27560 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Reading

1015 - 1675 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 Religious Studies.

Available Scholarships

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