Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,500 per year..

Students study religious traditions globally through interdisciplinary analysis of beliefs, practices, texts, and histories. The programme emphasizes critical inquiry and the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. Learners develop skills in interpreting sacred texts and understanding religion's role in society. They engage with diverse worldviews using scholarly methods from history, anthropology, and ethics.

Focus areas include World Religions, Sacred Texts, Ethical Traditions, Religion and Society, Religious Practices, Cultural Expressions.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, including foundational courses in world religions, sacred texts, and ethical traditions. A required full-time co-op semester provides experiential learning in professional settings.

Graduates enter roles such as chaplain, language instructor, public relations manager, and resident physician in diverse institutional settings.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Additional materials include a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 53% of applicants.

Professional preparation is woven into Hendrix’s liberal arts curriculum. Students choose from 30 majors, including interdisciplinary degrees and pre-professional programs, and 33 minors. Coursework develops critical thinking, teamwork, and communication alongside subject knowledge. Every student can complete a co-op, a full-time, semester-long professional work experience that connects classroom learning with practical preparation. Academic advisors and career counselors work together with students to explore options, set goals, and stay on track.

Hendrix’s campus includes laboratories, classrooms, theatres, gyms, and the Windgate Museum of Art, which presents exhibitions, educational programs, and social activities. The Wellness and Athletics Center includes an aquatics center, an indoor track, and yoga facilities, with community memberships available. More than half of students compete on 21 varsity teams, and over 70 clubs and organizations offer additional ways to build leadership skills and professional connections.

Conway has 60,000 residents and three college campuses, providing the amenities of a college town within a small-town setting. Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital and largest city, is 30 miles away. Students can also reach the Arkansas River Trail, Petit Jean State Park, and Cadron Settlement Park for outdoor activities. Campus traditions include Shirttails, an annual dance-off, and birthday celebrations in The Caf. International students will find a personal campus environment, structured advising, accessible career preparation, and an alumni community active across the world.