Overview

What is your purpose in life? Why do we suffer? Is there a spiritual dimension to the universe? Why do bad things happen to good people? What is truth? How can I be a force of goodness in the world? If questions like these burn inside you, come answer them at Susquehanna University with the help of the Religious Studies program.

Key Features

Explore life’s big questions in small classes with professors who love engaging in spirited conversations. Benefit from popular courses such as Being Awesome at Life, which examines the definition of a good life across cultures throughout history.
Study abroad through the Global Opportunities program and get a firsthand look at religious practice of the world in Europe, Asia, Africa or South America.
Delve into your own faith tradition or view of the world while deepening your understanding of other traditions. Think more critically, analyze texts more clearly and become ever more compassionate toward others and yourself.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The New Testament
Ethics in Biblical Stories
The Hebrew Bible
The Historical Jesus
Women in the Biblical Tradition
The Book of Revelation and Zombie Apocalypses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Regular Deadline: 1 Feb. International: Priority Deadline: 1 March.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Selinsgrove, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 869 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies 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

Completed online application for undergraduate admissions (There is no application fee).
School Report Forms.
SAT and ACT scores are optional, but may improve your chances for a merit scholarship.
Two recommendation letters. It is strongly suggested to have one from your school counselor. The other can come from a teacher or professor.
Passport copy of your name and photo page.
Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (PDF). Please note that full scholarships are not available.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Out-of-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year

Living costs

Selinsgrove

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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