Bachelor in Religious Education (Bachelor's)

At Benedictine College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $12,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme is a full bachelor's degree offered on campus in a traditional full-time format. It prepares students for ministry roles through coursework in Catholic theology, evangelization, and catechetical practice. The programme emphasizes teaching the faith in both parish and educational settings. Students engage with Church teachings as they relate to mission and outreach.

Focus areas include New Evangelization Studies, Youth Ministry and Catechesis.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including core theology courses, program-specific classes in evangelization and catechesis, and general education requirements. No separate practicum or capstone is mentioned.

Graduates pursue roles in parish ministry, youth ministry, religious education, and Catholic school teaching.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a completed application form.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 76% of applicants.

Benedictine College connects academic study with Catholic intellectual tradition and the founding principles of American liberty. Students can choose from more than 50 academic programs, with undergraduate and graduate options across the college. Graduate offerings listed include a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Classical Education, a Master of Arts in Classical Leadership, and a Master of Arts in School Leadership. Programs of distinction and international study options are also part of the academic structure.

The college is located at 1020 North Second Street in Atchison, Kansas. Campus facilities include the Moritz Library in D’Aniello Hall, an Independence Hall-inspired building that was previewed in July 2026 and scheduled for dedication in September 2026. Benedictine College is also developing a proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine on campus, adding a planned medical education direction to its existing academic offerings.

International applicants can apply for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027. The college provides campus visits, application support, and move-in and orientation dates for incoming students. Its wider college experience includes faith and service, student life, athletics, media and culture, and alumni activities. Atchison provides the setting for a campus-centered education shaped by Catholic identity, academic study, and service.