Overview

What is theology? Most scholars define it as the study of the nature of the divine and religious belief itself. Get ready to be engaged in questions of meaning, faith, justice, power, community, authority, values, spirituality and difference through a global lens.

The Rockhurst University Department of Theology and Religious Studies faculty includes both theologians and religious studies scholars. Professors are committed to offering you an entryway to cultivating your own religious views. They also provide opportunities for you to gain proficiency in analyzing religious institutions, texts and structures of authority from a variety of theoretical approaches.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a theology & religious studies major will:

Evaluate texts according to historical context and theological significance, and/or literary criticism where appropriate
Apply methods of theological inquiry and/or religious studies to a text or set of practices in order to analyze them
Identify and critically analyze four religious beliefs and associated practices

Outcomes

With this degree, students gain the vital skills of a liberal arts education, including reflection, research, creativity, public speaking and beyond. In addition to graduate school, many students go on to work in a variety of professions, such as:

Marriage and family therapists
Attorneys
High school teachers
Fundraising directors
Physical therapists
Priests
College professors and more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Christianity II: Development
Honors Christianity II: Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Rolling admission with priority given to applications received by December 1 (fall).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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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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General requirements

Complete an online application for admission
Counselor's written recommendation
ACT or SAT test score
English proficiency: TOEFL - Internet based minimum score of 80
Provide an Official Statement of Finances directly from a bank or financial institution
Official high school academic credentials, translated into English if necessary
International students/scholars will be able to waive the mandatory student health insurance as long as their policy meets the criteria, or they may enroll in Rockhurst's policy

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Out-of-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44650 USD / year

≈ 44650 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 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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