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Religion

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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What is Religion?

In this major, you'll learn about diverse religious traditions from many disciplinary perspectives. You will study religion in different cultures and historical periods. You'll also learn about the impact of religion in ethics, politics, literature, intellectual history, philosophy, and society in general. This gives students a broad exposure of the major religious traditions of the world. In our program, students concentrate on a particular area of interest as well. Concentrations include:

  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Religion in America
  • Individually designed areas of study

Career Options

  • Business
  • Divinity
  • Education
  • Government
  • International advocacy
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Ministry
  • Nonprofit work
  • Theology

Post-Graduation Success1

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Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in the major

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

3.8 years to degree

95% returned for second year

76% graduated within 4 years

87% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $13,252
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,558
  • Total: $37,992

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $35,928
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses:$19,898
  • Total: $61,008

International

  • Tuition: $38,576
  • Fees: $5,182
  • Expenses: $19,898
  • Total: $63,656
Undergraduate Admissions
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801
217-333-0302
admissions@illinois.edu
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