1. California State University Long Beach
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  4. BA Religious Studies

BA Religious Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

California State University Long Beach

Program Overview

The Religious Studies major is organized into four areas of study. Religious Texts examines texts from the world s religious traditions and their historical and cultural contexts. Religious Traditions (Group A) includes coursework in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and Religious Traditions (Group B), coursework in Buddhism, the religions of Japan, the religions of South Asia, the religions of Southeast Asia, and indigenous religions. The fourth area of study is Religion in the Contemporary World.

Program Key Stats

$5742 (Annual Cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum CSULB Index to be considered, for non-STEM major and a 3,600 minimum STEM Index for STEM majors.

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