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Bachelor of Religious Studies
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
About the program
A degree on religion in cultural, Historical and political contexts.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (1): no
- 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
- Online completion route: the page asks for transferable credit hours from earlier study (typically 24) and a minimum cumulative GPA
- Fewer than 24 credits also need a high school transcript.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,478 - $40,526, $16,950, $37,502 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Online (Vols Online) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Part-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Eligible incoming international first-year students can be considered for the International Volunteer Scholarship (3,000 to 18,000 USD yearly) or the Global Ambassador Scholarship (10,000 to 15,000 USD yearly), subject to GPA, test-score and scholarship-specific terms. 2026-27 amounts; future awards may differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Oct 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $34,478 - $40,526, $16,950, $37,502 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, IELTS 6.5.