Bachelor's in Religious Studies

Religious Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Spelman College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Spelman College’s Religious Studies Major offers students the opportunity to engage in the academic, interdisciplinary study of religion. Courses explore the nature of religion as a significant phenomenon of human life, including sacred texts, the histories of distinct religious traditions, and the general interaction of religion with social and cultural life in diverse settings. The program also focuses on the roles of women in religions and on the meanings of religion in the African Diaspora.

A major in religious studies consists of 44 hours and includes core courses: REL 111 Introduction to the Study of Religion, PHI 220 Introduction to Philosophy, REL 380 Theory and Methods in Religious Studies, and REL 480 Senior Project.

In addition to the core, each major completes at least two courses in two different religious traditions, and at least one course in each curricular area: Area I (Sacred Texts), Area II (History of Religions), and Area III (Religion and Culture). The remaining courses are electives.

Modules

• REL 111 Introduction to the Study of Religion
• PHI 220 Introduction to Philosophy
• REL 380 Theory and Methods in Religious Studies
• REL 480 Senior Project (4)

The minimum requirements for admission in Religious Studies at Spelman College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Spelman College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Spelman College as pre-requiste for admission in Religious Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.spelman.edu/academics/philosophy-and-religious-studies/religious-studies-major.html

• college professors
• attorneys
• administrators in higher education
• non-profit managers
• priests and ministers
• military chaplains
• social justice advocates
• entrepreneurs

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.