Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

At Wabash College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $61,500..

The Religion major at Wabash College prepares students for graduate study, religious vocations, and careers in teaching or other fields requiring critical thinking. The programme examines religious traditions, texts, and practices through historical, philosophical, and cultural lenses. Students engage with diverse religious perspectives using methods from history, sociology, anthropology, and literary analysis. The curriculum supports intellectual exploration for believers, skeptics, and those seeking personal understanding.

The Religion major requires a total of 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and a senior thesis. Students complete foundational courses in religious traditions and methodological approaches, then choose advanced courses in specific areas of interest.

Graduates pursue careers in ministry, law, education, business, government, non-profit work, and graduate study in theology, history, or social sciences.

Applicants must meet Wabash College's general admission requirements. A high school transcript, standardized test scores, and a personal statement are required. The college does not require a specific high school course in religion.

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 63% of applicants.

Campus life at Wabash centers on participation and connection. Students can join more than 70 campus clubs, student government, fraternities, athletic teams, performance ensembles, theater, or intramural activities. Intercollegiate athletics are popular, while campus traditions include ceremonies connected with nearly two centuries of College history. The Bachelor, Wabash’s college newspaper, has won Indiana Collegiate Press Association awards, including recognition as Best Small College Newspaper.

Academic study follows a liberal arts model with 40 degree programs. A 9-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio supports close instructional attention, and professors include students in research and remain available for questions. The College also connects learning with internships, immersion trips, and WabashX experiences. Language study gives students opportunities to widen their understanding of the world, while the Global Health Initiative offers a direct-admission pathway for some incoming students.

Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Wabash offers a small-town setting for students who want campus activities and personal contact with faculty. Career preparation is supported through internship opportunities, career services, and an active alumni network. International students can find a campus where classroom participation, research, leadership, athletics, and student organizations all form part of the undergraduate experience. Immersion trips and language learning provide additional ways to engage with communities and perspectives beyond campus.