Overview

The primary mission of the religious studies program is to provide an objective, nonsectarian program of study.

The Religious Studies program at California State University, Bakersfield is intended (1) to enable students to become acquainted with current scholarship in the study of religion, (2) to increase student understanding of the role religion plays in the lives of individuals, societies and diverse cultures, and (3) to help students improve their skills in writing and critical thinking, particularly with reference to religion.

The academic study of religion is part of the liberal arts tradition, which seeks to make students more informed, more thoughtful and more tolerant citizens.

Careers

Religious Studies majors have gone into careers in a variety of fields that require creative thinking, subtle analysis, and strong written and oral communication skills. Graduates from CSUB have obtained positions in journalism, publishing, international business, teaching, social work, marketing, ministry, and human relations.

Medical and law schools have historically looked favorably on students who double major in Religious Studies. Finally, some Religious Studies students have furthered their study of religion at graduate school and made a career within our academic field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jesus, Buddha, and the Moral Life
Religion and Film: Screening the Sacred
A History of God
Religions of Asia
Women, Religion, and Sexuality
Anthropology of Religion
The American Dream
The Holocaust and Its Impact
Religion and Human Rights
The Spiritual Quest
The Meaning of Death
Religion, Ethics, and Social Justice

Audience

Are you someone who…

is intrigued by different cultures and diverse beliefs?
wonders how religion can lead to both conflict and peace, hatred and love, bigotry and tolerance, venerable institutions and extraordinary individuals?
believes that religion at its highest can inspire the creative spirit, motivate just and ethical behavior, and transform the world?
wonders how there can be so many religions that all claim to be true?
is curious about why we are here, what happens after death, and how you should live?

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, 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

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

High school graduate (with supporting transcripts)
Affidavit of financial support
Original bank statement or bank letter showing required funds
Clear copy of passport showing full name and date of birth

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19152 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19152 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8496 USD / year

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Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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Audience

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Credits

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