Curriculum
Religious studies is a humanities-based discipline that has long been a part of the American educational landscape, relying on methods of critical academic study. The interdisciplinary curriculum of Oregon State’s religious studies program online combines a variety of related academic disciplines, including history, philosophy, anthropology, ethics, literature, philosophy, women’s studies, political science and more.
Degree requirements
A total of 180 quarter credits are required to earn your degree online in religious studies. Full degree requirements and curriculum information are available on Oregon State’s official academic catalog.
For details about OSU's Baccalaureate Core, please visit our bacc core details page. You can also find information online about the College of Liberal Arts core.
Sample course topics
- Religion and social justice
- Religion and ethics
- Western religious traditions
- Religion in the Americas
- Theories and methods of religions
- World religions
Transfer credits
Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.
Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Find more information about transferring credits using the Office of Admissions’ single-course search tool.
Add a minor
As an OSU Ecampus student, you can add a minor to your degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. Combine religious studies and a history minor to create an even more powerful résumé fit for today's job market.
Notice: Oregon State University students may now take part in internships anywhere in the United States. Read more about Ecampus’ authorization to operate in your state.
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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