Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $22,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme is offered as a full bachelor's degree on-campus in a traditional full-time format. Students study sacred texts, religious history, and theological concepts through critical academic methods. The curriculum emphasizes interpretation, historical context, and ethical reasoning in religious traditions. Students engage with Christian doctrine and global religious perspectives in a pluralistic setting.

Focus areas include History & Doctrine, Ministry of Service.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits. Students complete core courses in biblical literature, church history, and religious studies, along with concentration-specific courses in their chosen track. No thesis or capstone is required.

Graduates pursue roles in religious education, youth and family ministry, nonprofit work, and further study in theology or religious studies.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Bethany College’s campus is located at 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg, Kansas. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center houses the Office of Admissions, while Presser Hall is receiving resources for preservation and enhancement. Student activities include the Bethany College Theatre Club, whose 2026-2027 season features Eurydice and The Addams Family: A New Musical.

Undergraduate study covers more than 20 majors, with the homepage also presenting a selection of more than 40 undergraduate majors. The college promotes exploration of individual interests and preparation for a future shaped around each student’s goals. Bethany lists a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, supporting direct contact between students and instructors. Theatre provides one avenue for students to develop creative and collaborative experience outside the classroom. Every student receives financial aid.

International students can start the application process through Bethany’s online Application Portal. First-time users create an account, while returning users log in, and admissions support is available at admissions@bethanylb.edu. The Office of Admissions is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center. Bethany also provides phone support at 800.826.2281, extension 8113, and 785.227.3380, extension 8113.