Overview

The academic study of religion is about trying to understand the complex ways that people imagine themselves, organize their worlds, and relate to that which they consider “sacred” – including human beings, divine beings, and non-human beings.

Most of us think we know what “religion” is until we try to define it. At that point we realize it is not as simple as we might have assumed. Religion can be viewed in terms of beliefs, prayers, texts, communities, and rituals, but it can also be about bodies, money, power, the environment, death, family, or gender.

Our conversations at Alma College during Religious Studies are enriched by “insiders” – who may be well-informed or devout religious practitioners – as well as “outsiders” – including atheists, agnostics, or religious people who are studying religions other than their own. We make no assumptions about our students’ religious commitments or past experiences; our only requirement is that students enter conversations fully, inquisitively, and respectfully.

Career

As such, the graduates go on to a wide variety of graduate programs and jobs after Alma. Many join the pre-ministry program and apply to seminaries or divinity schools in preparation for careers in ministry, whether in churches, prisons, hospitals, or the military. Some pursue master’s degrees in fields like social work, law, or museum studies, while others have done overseas internships, taken positions in AmeriCorps/Vista or other areas of higher education, or gone directly to work in the for-profit sector.

Programme Structure

Course include:

World Religions

Hebrew Bible

New Testament

Vocation in Christian Traditions

Creation Stories and Religious Themes

Good Life in the World’s Religions

Topics in Religion

Topics in Biblical Studies

Women, Gender & Religion

Christianity

Reformation

Religion in America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

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Alma College offers rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Alma, United States

Disciplines

Philosophy Theology and Religious Studies General Studies View 577 other Bachelors in General 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

Complete a free Alma College Application online or through the Common Application
Transfer Students — Official transcripts, in English, of all college coursework must also be sent directly to Alma from the institutions attended
International Student Declaration of Finance Form
All international students on F-1 or J-1 visa are required to provide evidence of sufficient finances to support their U.S. education. Sources of funding may be from parents, guardians, or a sponsor.

Tuition Fees

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51254 USD / year

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51254 USD / year

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51254 USD / year

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Living costs

Alma

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1000 - 1500 USD / month

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