BA Religious Studies at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

The study of religion at Case Western Reserve University is multicultural, nonsectarian and interdisciplinary. By drawing on such disciplines as anthropology, history, philosophy, psychology, and textual studies, it helps us understand the character and role of religion and religions in human life. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore various important religious traditions—Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, for example—in greater depth.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Religion and Culture, Interpreting Religion: Approaches and Current Issues, Majors Seminar. Students majoring in religious studies must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours.

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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