Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

At Hope College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $39,800 per year for full-time students..

Students in this programme study religious texts, traditions, and their influence on cultures and societies through close reading and analysis. They engage in research projects and writing assignments at the 300- and 400-level. The programme emphasizes understanding how religion shapes and is shaped by historical and social contexts. It prepares students to think critically about faith, ethics, and global religious diversity.

Focus areas include Bible, History, Theology, World Religions.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across core courses in religious studies, upper-level electives, and a research paper completed in a 300- or 400-level course.

Graduates enter careers in education, nonprofit work, ministry, law, medicine, and international business with a strong foundation in religious literacy and critical analysis.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

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 76% of applicants.

Hope College began with 10 students in 1862 and has grown into a four-year liberal arts college with more than 3,300 students. Its Christian heritage is connected to the Reformed Church in America, while its community welcomes students of all faiths and no faith. Students come from 35 states and territories and 36 countries, creating an international mix within a close campus community.

Academic options include 91 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, supported by an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. Students can take part in undergraduate research, creative projects and experiential learning across disciplines. The Department of Economics and Business offers study in accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing and human resources, along with co-curricular programs in entrepreneurship, leadership and vocational discernment. Arts programs, 22 varsity sports and more than 80 student organizations add to campus life.

Hope’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Holland, close to Lake Michigan beaches. Historic buildings such as Van Vleck Hall stand near newer academic facilities, and the campus connects directly with the city. International applicants submit an application, secondary school transcript, post-secondary transcripts, an Annual Financial Support Form and evidence of English proficiency. Hope also offers more than 300 off-campus study programs for students who want academic experience beyond Michigan.