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Bachelor of Religious Studies

Marist University

  • Poughkeepsie, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Marist University campus

About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • 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 4 years English
  • 3 science
  • 3 mathematics
  • 3 history/social studies and 2 foreign language
  • Official translated transcripts
  • Counselor recommendation and one more recommendation
  • Personal essay
  • SAT/ACT optional
  • English test unless waived (IB Diploma
  • SAT 500 reading/writing
  • Or 4 years in an English-taught school).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school with 4 years English, 3 science, 3 math, 3 history/social studies, 2 foreign language; Official translated transcripts; SAT/ACT optional; Counselor recommendation and one additional recommendation; Essay; Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines on the official website: Early Decision I 1 Nov
  2. Early Action 15 Nov
  3. Early Decision II and Regular Decision 15 Feb. Apply with the Marist application or the Common Application and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Submit the counselor recommendation
  4. One more recommendation
  5. Personal essay
  6. Official translated transcripts
  7. TOEFL
  8. IELTS or Duolingo results (test-optional for SAT/ACT. Scores sent to code 2400). Receive the admission letter and enrollment form. Pay the enrollment deposit. Marist then mails the I-Apply for the F-1 student visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Other costs

Tuition per year$51,700 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusPoughkeepsie
Faculty or schoolSchool of Liberal Arts
DepartmentReligious Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.