Overview

As a Religious Studies major at Saint John Fisher College, you will:

Read primary religious texts and literature
Study the historical development of religious ideas, movements, and institutions
Examine religious thought and behavior
Contemplate contemporary intra- and inter-religious controversies
Better understand the role of belief systems in modern society

Many religious studies majors elect to add a second major in related or associated fields such as history, English, education, psychology, political science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, modern languages, or international studies.

Life After Fisher

Graduates of Fisher’s religious studies program have found career success in a number of fields– both secular and sacred. Program alumni are well-suited for positions in:

Chaplaincy
Diplomacy
Entrepreneurship
Health care
Law
Lay ministry
Nonprofit administration
Teaching

Textual analysis, critical moral inquiry, and cultural sensitivity fostered through the religious studies program also constitute excellent preparation for graduate study both within and outside the field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

What is Religion?
The Problem of Evil
Religions of America
Church & Culture
Mideast:Relig&Politics
Sacred Places and Spaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

While there is no application deadline, the majority of applications are received before February 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 392 other Bachelors in Christian 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fisher's Application for Admission (apply through the Common Application)
Original or notarized copies of academic records from all secondary (high school) schools attended.
International students must submit at least one of the following:
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing) test scores.
Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), DuoLingo or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if a student's first language is not English.
A Counselor/Teacher Recommendation.
A 250-word minimum personal statement or essay on a topic of the applicant's choice.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42074 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42074 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

42074 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Life After Fisher

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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