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Read moreOur compact, 36-credit Religious Studies major allows you to develop an advanced religious literacy as you design an education personalized to your career goals.
D’Youville’s Bachelor of Arts program in Religious Studies allows students to examine and explore one of the most pervasive and influential forces in society. From world religions – Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism – to major ethical issues – abortion, LGBT rights, stem cell research, social justice, and poverty – students will develop the analytical writing and comprehension skills necessary for advanced careers.
Our compact, 36-credit program offers students the opportunity to cater their studies to their personal preferences as they plan for careers in law, education, ministry, and government, or to continue their education through graduate programs. Students are encouraged to explore a double major in fields such as Psychology, Philosophy, History, Nutrition and Dietetics, and more.
When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!
Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. And unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville because we use a realistic 2.25 GPA requirement to determine your eligibility for merit-based scholarships each year.
Find more information and additional scholarships on our scholarships page.
At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.
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Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Arts Religious Studies Program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major | 36 | |
Liberal Arts and Science Electives | 84 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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RS-101 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
RS-102 | Belief & Unbelief in the Brave New World | 3 |
RS-209 | Judaism, Christianity, and Islam | 3 |
PHI-308 | Eastern Philosophy | 3 |
RS-211 | Catholicism Today | 3 |
RS-XXX | Six Religious Studies Electives | 18 |
RS-444 | Religious Studies Internship | 3 |
Total Credits | 36 |
The internship component of the Religious Studies degree allows students to build on and extend their learning beyond the classroom experience. Students will further their career aspirations with practical experience in meaningful, religious settings.
Students will participate in a minimum of 160 hours of internship – approximately 10 hours per week – as they further the institution's mission of leadership and service in a wide variety of institutional and business roles directly related to their studies.
Students can seek internships in:
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