Overview

Theology from Ohio Dominican University prepares students for pastoral and youth ministry, and religious education in parishes and Diocesan schools.

Careers

Graduates of ODU's Theology program are prepared for professional, ministerial or educational opportunities, including:

Pastoral Ministry

Religious Education

Campus and Youth Ministry

Seminary Studies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jesus: Revelation of God

The Gospels

Grace and Freedom

Christian Morality

Old Testament

New Testament

History of Christianity: The 1st Millennium

History of Christianity: The 2nd Millennium

History of Christianity in the United States

Early Christian Writings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

For national students there is no deadline. ODU operates on a rolling admission policy.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies General Studies View 871 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Send your official high school (or college) academic transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

ODU's Test Optional Policy.

Minimum cumulative, weighted GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Composite score of 18 on the ACT (or) 940 or higher (out of 1600) on the SAT.

Students who have completed the Ohio General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency program will need to provide evidence of their achievement by submitting an official copy of the Certificate and the actual scores.

Online Application

Transcripts

Declaration of Finances Form

Evidence of Financial Support

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37152 USD / year

≈ 37152 USD / year
Out-of-State

35812 USD / year

≈ 35812 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35812 USD / year

≈ 35812 USD / year

Additional Details

17,906 per semester for nationals and locals

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 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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