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Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion

Wright State University

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 20,232/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30

Application Fee

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 10,000 +

Int. Students: 1,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion

Program Overview

To study religion is to understand ourselves. We learn how different peoples have imagined their world, their place in it, and the ideal ways of living in it. We explore how religion unifies and divides human communities; shapes political views and gender roles; produces great intellectual achievements and horrific acts of violence. We study how religion has influenced our history, culture, values, and beliefs, and read the great texts that define different faith communities.

Why Choose Comparative Religion?

To learn more about the history of your own religious tradition.
To learn about the religious beliefs and practices of diverse traditions.
To study how religion shapes human society and culture.
To study how religion informs human values.
To study how religion shapes American politics and foreign policy.
To understand the global community in which we live.
To develop the skills of critical thinking and effective writing employers demand.
To develop the cultural awareness necessary to succeed in a global economy.
To prepare for graduate school in religion at a university or seminary.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

90 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,232 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Wright State University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 - 5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 51.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Studying religion will provide you with skills essential to success in today’s multicultural workplace and global economy. In our increasingly diverse society, employers need people who understand the variety of religions, cultures, and worldviews that define where we live and work. They are also looking for employees with good people skills. Since studying religion teaches tolerance of difference, it provides an excellent foundation for jobs that require relating to others, building bridges, and global awareness.

Studying religion also develops important workplace skills. In our classes, you will learn how to synthesize diverse information and present it effectively. We emphasize thinking critically about a topic or problem, analyzing its elements, and writing clear and effective critiques. These are skills required by most professions.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Graduate International Alumni Scholarship

A $10,000 annual scholarship for full-time enrollment will be awarded for F-1 and J-1 international students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at Wright State and would like to enroll for a second degree. Students will need to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of admission to be eligible. The scholarship is renewable for 4 semesters so long as the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship cannot be combined with any other Wright State funded scholarships.

Scholarship Details

Must be an international student on an F1 or J1 visa.
Must be charged a non-resident tuition surcharge.
Students may receive only one merit scholarship or tuition discount
Students must be enrolled full-time.
The annual scholarship amount is divided evenly between Fall and Spring Semesters. If you are a continuing student attending full time in the summer, complete the Summer Scholarship Request Form.
Funds are awarded as available, so apply for admission into a graduate program early.
Renewable contingent on maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the academic year.
It can be used for graduate non-resident tuition only.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.