Overview

At Salve Regina University, the Religious and Theological Studies program invites you to explore life's biggest questions through a global and interdisciplinary lens.

The dynamic program delves into the beliefs, histories and ethical systems that shape cultures and societies, offering a well-rounded approach to the world’s religious traditions - including but not limited to Christianity.

Whether you're drawn to the philosophical questions of faith, the intersection of religion and social justice or the role of spirituality in today's world, we provide the tools to think critically, engage in meaningful dialogue and broaden your worldview.

Career Paths

Employers seek individuals who are adaptable, insightful and able to engage with complex ideas. While technical skills can be taught on the job, companies and organizations value employees who bring a broad understanding of different worldviews, strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to articulate ideas clearly.

Both for-profit and nonprofit companies seek employees who are smart, interesting and quick learners. While employees can be taught necessary technical skills, employers want them to have real exposure to ideas, different worldviews and the ability to speak, read and write effectively. This is precisely what the religious and theological studies degree offers.

The graduates have worked successfully in a wide variety of careers, including:

Social services

Conferences and events planning

Legal assistance in major law firms

Journalism

College admissions teams

Community mental health centers

Management positions in for-profit businesses

College Newman Centers

Teaching in private schools, both Catholic and non-Catholic

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century

What the Bible Really Tells Us: The Essential Course for Biblical Literacy

The Spiritual Quest

Explorations in Christian Theology

Digging the Bible

Understanding the Hebrew Scriptures

The Psalms and the Prophets: A Quest for God and Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Dec. 1 - Priority deadline for January admission.

Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis after each deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 868 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit via the Common Application.

$50 application fee.

Official high school transcript, including grades from the senior year.

Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor and one from the teacher of your choice).

Personal essay.

SAT/ACT scores are optional for all applicants. Students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. If English is not your first language, the results from a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test are required.

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Home-schooled applicants must submit a transcript and school profile when following a prescribed curriculum. In cases where that is not available, applicants may submit a copy of all course descriptions and a portfolio of work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year

Living costs

Newport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Newport

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Scholarships Information

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