Overview

By branching out from primarily Christian teaching emphasized at many colleges and universities, the Religious Studies program at Central College (Iowa) gives students the unique opportunity to engage in study to understand society as well as themselves.

What you'll learn

Students of the program have served communities as teachers in both schools and universities, as ministers, priests and missionaries, as lawyers and as employees and managers in various community-related services.

Central also offers a pre-ministry program with an emphasis on Christian studies and ministry. Central students are engaged with research opportunities, both national and international, and with internships in preparation for work and graduate studies.

Prepared for everything

A degree in religious studies gives students the skill sets to prepare them for ministry, law school, graduate school and more. Central College religious studies graduates can easily engage in any occupation with the ability to think on their feet, process analytically and think ethically and critically.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Old Testament History and Religion

Christian Worship

Middle Eastern Civilization

Readings in Islamic Law, Theology, and Philosophy

Taoism and Confucianism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Theology and Religious Studies View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Free application for international undergraduate admission

Official transcript(s). All credentials must be official, original documents or notarized attested copies of the original.

Proof of English proficiency

Letter(s) of recommendation

Personal statement

Original bank statements and International Student Certification of Finances

Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Out-of-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

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Overview

What you'll learn

Prepared for everything

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

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