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Bachelor of Religion

Williamsport, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Religion is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at Otterbein University.

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

Apply concepts and methods in Religion to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Learning outcomes focus on close reading of complex texts
Writing well-reasoned essays. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Law
Ministry
Education
Public service
Nonprofit work
Advocacy
Graduate study

Curriculum

Learning outcomes focus on close reading of complex texts
Writing well-reasoned essays
Studying historical and modern ethical and religious traditions and debating controversial issues. Course details are in the catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official transcripts from every secondary school and college attended
Translated into English (WES or Spantran evaluation recommended)
SAT/ACT optional
No minimum GPA published
English test scores if not from an English-speaking country
Financial documents for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Official transcripts from all secondary schools and any colleges attended, Translated into English (credential evaluation by WES or Spantran recommended), SAT/ACT optional, Financial support documentation (financial disclosure form and bank statement) before an I-20 is issued.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 70
TOEFL PBT 525
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 50
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the Common App. The fee is waived for international applicants. Send official transcripts from all schools
Translated into English
Plus English test scores if not from an English-speaking country (SAT/ACT optional). Submit the Financial Disclosure Form and bank statement. Pay the 400 USD confirmation deposit after admission. Receive the Form I-20 once funds are verified
Then apply for the F-1 visa. See the arrival page after depositing.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,900, $53,258 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Williamsport
Faculty or school	Humanities
Department	Religion
Teaching language	English
Credit value	128
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.