Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

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The Religious Studies programme at Barton College uses an interdisciplinary approach combining history, literature, art, and anthropology to examine religion's role in shaping societies. Students analyze religious traditions through historical inquiry and thematic studies such as Religion and Science or Religion and Violence. Hands-on experience is provided through access to the K.D. Kennedy Rare Book Room, where students study medieval manuscripts and early Bible translations. The programme emphasizes critical thinking and ethical reasoning in diverse cultural contexts.

Focus areas include History of Religion, Religion and Science, Religion and Violence, Christian Traditions, World Religions, Religion, Society, and Culture.

The programme requires 33 semester hours of coursework, including core courses and electives, culminating in a capstone course. Total degree credits are 120, with the 33 hours dedicated specifically to the Religious Studies major.

Graduates enter careers in ministry, nonprofit organizations, education, counseling, public service, international mission work, and graduate programs in theology, law, or counseling.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The college requires submission of official transcripts and a completed application. Admission decisions are based on academic record and personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.