Overview

You’ll experience a course of study that will engage diverse perspectives, by studying religious texts and traditions through multiple cultural, racial and gendered lenses. You’ll gain an appreciation for perspectives similar to and different from your own. Through active in-class discussions, academic research, community-engagement and self-inquiry, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking, reading and writing skills, and grow into a more reflective and effective leader, wherever your professional life leads you.

About this program

As a Edgewood University graduate with a degree in Religious Studies you may pursue a career in Business, Communications, Public Policy, Education, Health and Welfare, and others, as well as a variety of religious communities and organizations. Several graduates have continued their studies in graduate programs and are now engaged in ministry as pastors, chaplains, religious educators, ministers, university professors, writers, and more. In addition to the wide variety of ministries in faith communities, you will discover that a degree in Religious Studies provides excellent preparation for careers in justice advocacy, political activism, law, journalism, social work, government, education, business, and public policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jesus and the Gospels
God & Hebrew Bible: Historical Books
God & Hebrew Bible: Prophets & Writings
New Testament Christianity
Exploring Christian Thought
Spirituality and Ecology
Spirituality and Justice from the Margins

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 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, 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

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High School Transcripts – with cumulative GPA and class rank (if available)
ACT or SAT scores
GED (if high school transcripts are not available)
For students enrolling at Edgewood University, the average GPA is 3.35 and the average composite ACT score is 22. Please note that admission to Edgewood University does not guarantee admission into individual schools or programs. Additional entrance requirements may be required for some programs including, but not limited to, nursing and education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37120 USD / year

≈ 37120 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37120 USD / year

≈ 37120 USD / year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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About this program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Madison

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