Overview

Incoming Religious Studies and Theology majors are automatically enrolled in Core, an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum that fulfills many of the University's Common Academic Program requirements. Through this program students live and learn together in community as they explore the theme "Human Values in a Pluralistic Culture."

Program Outcomes

Students can choose the Religious Studies program at University of Dayton in order to:

prepare for graduate school in theology or religious studies;
train for church ministry in a Catholic parish, school, campus, or agency;
learn the multidisciplinary skills and areas of theological study – e.g., scriptural, historical, systematic, ethical, and pastoral;
foster informed and fruitful engagement with diverse global religious traditions and their impact on all aspects of modern life, including such fields as politics or economics;
study with academic rigor and thereby to appreciate more deeply the richness of the Catholic faith;
explore issues and questions pertaining to the practice of Catholicism and other religious traditions; and
develop the thinking and communication skills that are fundamental in all the humanities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Church History
Ethics
Religion and Culture
Scripture
Systematic Theology
World Religions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dayton, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application, Including the Essay
Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations (Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation)
If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency
F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study.

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

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Out-of-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51910 USD / year

≈ 51910 USD / year

Living costs

Dayton

United States

880 - 1352 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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