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Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies

Seattle University

Seattle, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A master's on Western and Eastern religious traditions and contemporary religious issues.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Theology and Religious Studies. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

Religious or philosophical education
Teaching (primary
Secondary
Higher)
Social work
Counselling
Clerical life
Youth work
Heritage sector

Curriculum

One-year full-time (or two-year part-time) 180-credit course. Modules include great religious thinkers from Plato to Pannenberg
Theology in fiction
Film and fantasy
The rise of modern fundamentalism
Religions in conflict and dialogue
And the God question
Ending with a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcripts for grades 9-11 (12 if complete) and national exam results where applicable; competitive applicants typically have about a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; two recommendations for first-year applicants; English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT
IELTS
PTE Academic
Duolingo
SAT/ACT in lieu); Nursing
Diagnostic Ultrasound and 3+3 programmes require higher English scores.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (transcripts for grades 9-11 and 12 if completed; national exam results where applicable); transfer applicants use the transfer application

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 86
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 120
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$60,756 USD
Application fee	$60 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	First Hill
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences
Department	Department of Theology and Religious Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit scholarship consideration for qualifying undergraduates; graduate/professional funding varies by school and program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.