Overview

The Religion programme at Lycoming College gives students both a breadth and depth of knowledge as well as critical thinking, writing, communication, linguistic, and paleographic skills.

Key facts

When compared to other small colleges, the Religion Department at Lycoming is distinctive; the curriculum offers particular strengths in the areas of biblical studies and ethics and death and dying studies, along with course offerings in comparative religions and theology.

Whether preparing for the ministry and graduate school or for work in advertising, archaeology, social services, law, business, or education, religion students at Lycoming develop a sensitivity and appreciation for others as well as an inquisitiveness that drives them to succeed.

Why Lycoming?

Low student-to-faculty ratios and an open-door/mentoring commitment allow for individualized feedback and deep academic conversations.

Students have the rare opportunity to take all three ancient languages (Greek, Hebrew and Latin) at the undergraduate level, preparing them well for graduate school.

Lycoming is distinctive in offering both the opportunity to study religions at their point of origin and the impact that traditions continue to exert on contemporary American life. Students can study everything from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament to contemporary film and pop culture.

A Theological Pursuits and Callings Committee (TPAC) provides extra guidance and support for students wishing to prepare themselves for the ministry, religious education, advanced training in religion, or related vocations.

Faculty mentors hold the highest degrees in their field and publish widely in their specialized areas of research.

Students can easily augment their religion degree with a variety of related majors such as archaeology, sociology, anthropology, medieval studies, and psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

What Is Religion?

Topics in Comparative Religion

Old Testament Women

Biblical Topics

The Sayings of Jesus

Judaic Studies: Talmud to Today

What is Justice?

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, 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

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores: Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents: International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

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Living costs

Williamsport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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