Overview

The completion of a Religious Studies degree at Bethany College - West Virginia is preparatory for a variety of career paths, as well as graduate level programs.

While some of our graduates attend seminary, aspiring to ministry in its variety of forms, others have attained successful careers as health care workers, counselors, social workers, language instructors, and professors of religious studies. Religious Studies majors and minors at Bethany learn to care about, respect, and enjoy religious diversity; they also learn critical tools for investigating this world.

CAREERS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Teaching

Biblical Studies

Ministry

Chaplaincy

Pastoral and Other Religious Leadership

Mission Work

Religious Camp Administration

Local Ministries, e.g. Youth or Adult Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Religions

Religion and Culture

Religious and Psychological Lenses on Social Justice

Poetry, Prophecy, and (Poly)theism: A Critical Analysis of the Hebrew Bible

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 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Bethany College offers admission on a “rolling” basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bethany, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a signed copy of the application agreement statement.
Official copies of academic records from all secondary schools, colleges, or universities previously attended.
English language proficiency must be demonstrated for any student whose native language is not English.
For residents of countries with regulated income taxes, please provide documentation of yearly taxable income.
Obtain and submit a current certified bank statement, on bank letterhead, showing your family's ability to pay full tuition for one year.
One letter of recommendation, preferably from a counselor or teacher.
Download and complete the Medical History form.
Provide a list of your immunization history.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39814 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39814 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39814 USD / year

≈ 39814 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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CAREERS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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