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Bachelor of Religious Studies

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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): 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

Official secondary school transcript in English (transfer: college transcripts plus course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign credits)
Cumulative GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for unconditional admission
Proof of English proficiency
Passport copy
Proof of financial support.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with official transcript in English (freshman) or official college transcripts in English plus course-by-course credential evaluation if foreign credits (transfer), Proof of English proficiency, Passport copy and any US visa, Proof of financial support form

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
TOEIC 650
PTE Academic 53
Cambridge C1
Duolingo 110
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
English Language Proficiency Evidence
Proof of Financial Support

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	$40,200 USD
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Broadway Campus, San Antonio
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Religious Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	First-degree international freshmen are automatically considered for academic scholarships of 9,000 to 22,000 USD per year (Fall 2026 values). Eligibility is based on high-school GPA; renewal requires good academic progress and other conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.