Overview

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The religions of the world have tremendous influence on the world’s communities and cultures. Religions shape every aspect of life including political and economic policies, human rights, literature, art, and the environment. Our Jesuit community has long been committed to understanding the various religions of the world. By deepening your understanding of spirituality and religions both well-known and little-known, you will join in the Jesuit tradition of exploring your world in new ways. Whatever your beliefs, we invite you to explore with us as we grow in appreciation of each other.

In addition to a core set of courses exploring religious texts and traditions, you’ll select electives to tailor the World Religions at Loyola University New Orleans to your interests and complete a research seminar. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Women, Religion, and CultureThis course investigates the mutual impact of religious belief and gender roles: Special topics include the origin of patriarchy, structures of patriarchy, function of shamanism in women’s lives, women in patriarchal religions, violence perpetuated against women in patriarchal cultures/religions, and women creating women’s religion.
World Religions and EcologyThe course explores questions concerning the intersection of religious diversity and ecological perspectives. Within the context of the major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Chinese religions, and representatives of indigenous traditions) students will look closely at scriptures, stories, myths, symbols, and rituals that convey teachings regarding the relationship between Ultimate and Phenomenal realities and between human beings and non-human nature.
Buddhism Across AsiaThis course explores the many-faceted world of Buddhism, particularly in its historical contexts from the 5th century BCE to rise of the Mahāyāna movement. Primary sources cover teachings on cosmology, ritual and monastic life, ideas on nirvāna and how one pursues it. Two segments of the course focus on older traditions (India, China, Japan) while a third explores contemporary Asian developments in Tibet and Vietnam through literature and political developments
Religion and MediaThis course explores the impact of media on religious beliefs and practices. It examines how the critical consumption and production of media shapes modern concepts of religion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Women, Religion, and Culture

World Religions and Ecology

Buddhism Across Asia

Religion and Media

Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies Literature View 1019 other Bachelors in Literature in United States

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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 Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Submit official original secondary school transcripts
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
An affidavit of financial support and copy of passport will be required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51664 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51664 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51664 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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