Course variations

Course summary

The study of religion is in the tradition of the liberal arts, and the program in religion at the University of Tulsa stands among the other humanistic disciplines. The course of study encourages a critical approach to religious texts and traditions, emphasizing literary, historical, philosophical, theological, and moral inquiries. Course offerings are designed to expose students to the variety of religious beliefs and practices and to deepen their understanding of religious language and literature. Courses are taught in the following curriculum areas: the Bible and literature; Roman Catholic studies; ethics and society; medieval Christianity; and philosophy and religion. Like other degree programs in the humanities, the B.A. in religion cultivates the habits of mind one needs in order to think and write with care and precision, habits that are invaluable for students considering careers in law, divinity, medicine, journalism, education, and, of course, in the scholarly study of religion.

Entry requirement for international students

Graduating high school seniors or adults who have a high school diploma or GED and have never attended an accredited two or four year college should apply for admission as freshmen. High school graduates who have only attended a non-accredited post-secondary institution should follow freshman procedures. A 2.75 (C+) cumulative grade point average is recommended for consideration for admission. English requirement proficiency: Students may be exempt from this requirement if: English is the native language spoken in their country; English was the median of instruction in high school and can be verified by the school; the applicant attended a high school in the USA for at least two academic semesters; The applicant attended a college or university in the USA and enrolled in a minimum of 30 semester hours of academic credit. Students who are not exempt should have a score of 173 (computer based test), 500 (paper-based test) or 61 (internal based). Proof of English proficiency can also be met by an IELTS band score of 5.0 (with no sub score below 5.0). IELTS testing is offered by the British Council. Freshman applicants who show academic promise but whose records are inconsistent with average performance of entering students may be offered conditional admission. A student admitted conditionally is monitored by the collegiate advising office, limited in the number of credit hours for the first year of enrollment, and required to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average during that time. Students admitted conditionally will be referred to the Center for Student Academic Support for academic support services.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Tulsa

Department name

Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy and Religion