Overview

Understanding the world’s religions and spiritual traditions allows us to see how belief and belonging influence culture, ethics, and politics.

Focusing on major religions of the world, spiritual paths, and secular belief systems, the Religious Studies at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt curriculum helps students develop the capacity for scholarship and disciplined thought on the subject of religion and encourages them to utilize the study of religion to enrich their own quest for meaning, consider their values, and ponder the questions that have captivated people for millennia.

Why this Program

The experiential program offers opportunities for direct observation and encounter with Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and other communities.
The major is designed to be completed in one or two years so you’ll have time to study abroad, do an internship, or complete a double major.
You will have ample opportunity to present your research findings at professional conferences, author papers, and intern with local community partners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peace & Justice Studies
World Religions
Asian Religions: Exploring Buddhism
Evolution, Creation, and the Robot Apocalypse
Oral Literature and Oral Tradition
Living Myths: War and Peace
Religion in America
Islam
Spiritual Traditions of India

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 868 other Bachelors in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

international students \— first\‑time freshmen: high school gpa of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
international students \— english language proficiency
international students \— upper\‑division transfer (60+ semester units): college gpa of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
international students \— lower\‑division transfer (less than 60 semester units): high school gpa of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and college gpa of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
applicants for a second bachelor\’s degree: new bachelor program must be substantially different from the first degree
some majors may be impacted and have higher gpa requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6838 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6838 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Why this Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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