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Undergraduate Academic Accelerator Pathway (2-Term) - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina, USA

Intake Aug 2023

Aug 2022, Jan 2023, May 2023

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USD 36414

Tuition Fee (USD)

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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Throughout history, religious traditions have been a strong motivating force, fueling efforts toward social justice, peace and human rights, as well as conflict, violence and oppression.

As a religious studies major, you will explore the many roles religion has played and continues to play both in society and in individual people's lives. Whether it is Zen monks, ancient Christian martyrs, Muslim and Jewish women, Hindu saints or Chinese philosophers, our courses introduce you to people and phenomena from all over the world. Learning about religion provides an opportunity to explore different cultures and develop a more global perspective.

Religious studies courses help to develop your critical-thinking abilities, your analytical reading and writing skills and your capacity for interpretation and comparison — abilities that are essential in every field of study. Through Maymester programs and study abroad opportunities, students have been able to travel to India, China, Japan, Greece, Turkey and elsewhere.

Some graduates also go on to receive their Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity in theology or pastoral ministry, but there is great need for those who understand the complex meanings of religion in global contexts across many fields.

Additional Information

Program Level Pathway Program

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score With no band less than 5.5
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36414

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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