Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Religion/Religious Studies (Bachelor's) are 28,737 USD per year.

Students study the nature of religious belief and religious and quasi-religious systems. They examine phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature, art, mythology, and textual studies.

They also study religious history, politics, and specific faith communities. This work is used to understand their beliefs, behavior, and place in society.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 55% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.