Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $63,000 per year..

This programme is designed for students interested in the study of global religious traditions and their cultural contexts. It focuses on analyzing religious beliefs, practices, and texts from diverse world religions. Students engage directly with primary sources, including sacred writings and material culture. The curriculum encourages language study and a year abroad to deepen understanding of religious traditions.

Focus areas include Judaism, Christianity, Religions of the Americas, Islam, Buddhism, South Asian and East Asian religions.

The programme requires a total of 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a senior thesis. Students must complete at least one course in each of the major world religious traditions.

Graduates pursue careers in education, non-profit work, journalism, and graduate study in religious studies or related fields.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended for competitive consideration.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 31% of applicants.

Kenyon’s campus and village share Gambier, Ohio, and are connected by Middle Path. Students live on campus for all four years in residence halls, suites and apartments, with options including themed, gender-inclusive and substance-free housing. Peirce, the historic dining hall, serves as a central meeting place, while clubs, performances, lectures, multicultural celebrations and student organizations extend residential life. The Snowden Multicultural Center supports discussions, films, performances and special meals.

Kenyon offers more than 50 majors, minors and concentrations, with options to double major or design an individual major. Students choose one or more majors by the end of sophomore year and complete a senior capstone. Writing is part of every course of study: students read widely, write often and practice communicating with confidence. Opportunities include work with the Kenyon Review, science and nature writing, student literary magazines and The Kenyon Collegian. Faculty advising has been formal at Kenyon since 1841; students are paired with an advisor before arrival and later work with a major advisor.

International learning is integrated into the curriculum. Students from 53 countries contribute perspectives to the community, while globally connected courses link Kenyon classes with related courses at institutions outside the United States. More than 250 immersive study-abroad programs span 50+ countries, alongside signature programs in England and Italy and travel-embedded courses. Nearly half of each junior class participates in an off-campus learning opportunity. Merit scholarships, talent awards and need-based aid are available, and Kenyon commits to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.