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 College 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 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies General Studies View 892 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.35

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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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 College, the average GPA is 3.35 and the average composite ACT score is 22. Please note that admission to Edgewood College 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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

35860 USD/year

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National

35860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 35860 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

35860 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 35860 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

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