Overview

Course overview

Students who choose the Religious Studies program at University of Virginia will gain expertise in the history and practices of religious traditions, encountered from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, and in theoretical discussions across multiple domains: from literature and the arts, to ethics and philosophy, to politics and global affairs.

Completing a major in Religious Studies requires thirty credits (generally completed over 10 courses). The degree requirements for the major consist of four parts:

First, over the course of your major you’ll take three required courses. Second, you will choose at least three courses that will provide you with a concentration. Third, you will take two additional courses outside your chosen concentration to provide breadth. Fourth, by completing the three requirements above, you will have taken eight three-credit courses. Therefore, you'll need to take at least two more courses on any topic in Religious Studies ("electives") to meet the thirty-credit requirement for the major.

Concentrations

Students have the option of selecting one of the following concentrations:

Concentrating in a Religious Tradition
African and African Diaspora Religions
Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy
Religion, Literature, and the Arts
Religion, Politics, and Global Perspectives
Religions of the Americas

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Questions in the Study of Religion
Theories and Methods in Religious Studies
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 871 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entry requirements

We strongly encourage all applicants whose first language is not English to participate in an English language assessment, regardless of their secondary school education.

Applicants may also submit the InitialView or Vericant evaluation. This is an opportunity to display your communication skills, reasoning abilities, and your enthusiasm for becoming a successful student at the University of Virginia.

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

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Out-of-State

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16258 USD / year

≈ 16258 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 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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