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Bachelor of Religious Studies

Saint Leo University

  • Saint Leo, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Saint Leo University campus

About the program

A degree on religion in cultural, Historical and political contexts.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Religious Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Religious Studies Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
  • Including Introduction to Religious Studies
  • Selling Spirituality
  • The Meaning of Death
  • Apocalypticism in Film
  • Sex in Judaism
  • Christianity
  • And Islam
  • Islam: Rituals
  • Traditions
  • And Debates
  • Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with official NACES credential evaluation
  • Minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA (holistic review for borderline cases)
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Passport copy
  • Certificate of Finance and bank statement for the I-20
  • SAT/ACT not required. Nursing BSN is limited access.

Minimum GPA

2

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with official evaluation from a NACES-approved agency, Letter of recommendation, Passport copy, Certificate of Finance and bank statement for the I-20, SAT/ACT not required, Transfer credit evaluated.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 105
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and deadlines (official website the catalog lists priority dates of Jan. 1 for fall and Nov. 1 for spring. Apply online at official website 3. Upload passport copy
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial transcripts with a NACES credential evaluation
  4. A letter of recommendation or statement of purpose
  5. English scores. No SAT/ACT required. Receive the offer and pay the 500 USD enrollment deposit. Submit the Certificate of Finance and a bank statement (last 6 months) to receive the I-20
  6. Then apply for the F-1 visa. Register with the Center for Global Engagement on arrival and attend mandatory orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,380 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusUniversity Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts, Sciences, And Allied Services
DepartmentReligion
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteSaint Leo University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.