Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English, Dutch
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 1,116 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
Interested in the study of theology and religion? The Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies will prepare you for a vast array of professions with great social relevance. Graduates end up working in education, business, publishing, the media, and the pastoral and socio-cultural sectors. But you will be even better prepared for the job market with a master's degree. Your bachelor's degree will give you access to both the Master of Theology and Religious Studies and the Research Master.
The three-year Bachelor of Theology and Religious Studies delves deep into the study of Christianity and world religions. It aims to assist the broad development of knowledge in all theological areas and the deep development in particular areas of interest. It promotes research and communication skills, facilitates cultural engagement, and prepares graduates for further theological studies. You will be encouraged to ask questions and to think and write critically and creatively. The program can be followed (by EEA students) on a full-time or part-time basis. Since the program is open to students of every nationality, it has major international vibes.
Ideal Students
Student Profile
- You've an awareness of history; the ability to relate pieces of concrete historical information with one another and locate them along a temporal line.
- You're interested in religious attitudes, customs, and traditions.
- You have an awareness of the public role of religion, rituals, and manifestations within and outside one's environment.
- You have an initial familiarity with the Christian tradition and the history of the church; familiarity with the basic vocabulary of the Christian tradition, including terms such as 'prophet', 'Bible', Jesus of Nazareth, etc.
- You have the capacity to summarise and apply abstract insights and schematic presentations; and the ability to distinguish between doctrines, rituals, and practices.
Career Opportunities
With an academic bachelor's degree, you have a broad general knowledge, but you are not yet ready for the labor market. The bachelor's in Theology prepares you for a master's program in which you will further deepen your knowledge. After obtaining your master's degree, you will have a wealth of knowledge and competencies and a wide range of career opportunities
Most bachelor students decide to continue with their studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies going on to obtain a Research Master and often even a Doctoral Degree. Studies at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies prepare students for a variety of careers in sectors such as education, business, publishing, the media, and the pastoral and socio-cultural sectors.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English and also available in Dutch.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 180 ECTS
- Degree Type: Bachelor
- Specifications: Bachelor of Arts.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly-ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Info Sessions
KU Leuven combines the best of both worlds by hosting both online and live info sessions. You choose how, where and when to get your information in your search for the right program
Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.