StudyQA — Bachelor: Religious Studies — Seoul National University

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Subject studies include the faith and form, structure and function of religions situated in various periods in history, as well as their myths, rituals, symbols and world-views. The study of religion entails the consideration of both the composite nature and the universal character of religious phenomena, the study of which in turn fosters an understanding of other's religious cultures as well as that of one's own. Those engaged in the study of religion do not seek to defend the beliefs of particular religions. Rather, they suspend all normative judgement on religion and attempt to record, analyze and interpret innate human religiosity and their forms of expression. Thus, religious studies is a humanistic discipline which views religion as a reality to be studied with objectivity. Given that religion has the power to move individuals and communities and is a force for dynamism in human life, the study of religion is bound to contribute to human self-understanding and development. Religion has always changed appearance in accordance with the times, and takes different forms according to change in socio-political structure, the particular traits of a people, geographical conditions, cultural conditions, social class and even styles of individuals. The study of religion takes all these factors into consideration. Therefore the study of religion is an appropriate discipline not only for those with an intellectual interest in religion, but also for those who are earnestly drawn to questions concerning history, culture and society, regardless of their religious affiliation.

Students' extra-curricular activities within the department revolve around the Department of Religious Studies Students Association and various academic societies. The student association is vigorous in its defence and promotion of student autonomy, and is responsible for organizing events such as freshman orientation, alumni night, departmental sports festival, volunteer work in farms, and field trips. It also serves as the forum for the exchange of views between junior and senior students and coordinates student opinion on a diverse range of subjects. The academic societies were formed as a respond to the demands of students of the department for a deeper and more thorough inquiry into diverse academic subjects. There are three notable academic societies that have been in existence for more than ten years : the philosophical society, the literature society, and the religion society.

1st Year:

World Religions
Religion & Religious Studies

2nd Year:

Introduction to Buddhism
Introduction to Christianity

3rd Year:

Religions in China
Introduction to Islam
History of Religious Studies
Phenomenology of Religion
Sociology of Religion
Psychology of Religion
Contemporary Religions
Religions in India
Introduction to Confucianism
Introduction to Taoism
Philosophy of Religion
Religions in Korea

4th Year:

Anthropology of Religion
Christianity in Korea
Confucianism in Korea
Mysticism
Guidance in Senior Thesis Writings
Ancient Religions
Mythology
Comparative Study of Religions
Buddhism in Korea
Religions in Japan
Canons & Classics
Guidance in Senior Thesis Writings
Primitive Religions

Online application
Either proof of Korean or English proficiency is required; 1) Korean Proficiency: TOPIK level 3 or higher 2) English Proficiency: TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 213, iBT 80), TEPS 551, IELTS 5.5 or higher 3) Other official documents indicating proof of language proficiency (ie. SNU Korean Language Center Level 4 or higher)
Personal Statement and Study Plan
Letter of Recommendation
Counselor Reference
Official High School Transcript and Graduation Certificate
A Copy of the Applicant’s Passport
Certificate of Facts concerning the Entry and Exit
Portfolio, Records of Achievement, etc.
Agreement for Verification of Academic Record

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Enroll in the course

If you wish to apply for the scholarship program, please fill out the scholarship application form every semester. Application period:

During November(1st semester)
During May(2nd semester)

New Student (Merit scholarship)

Funding: Fully funded or partially funded (admission fee + tuition 10%)
Eligibility: New undergraduate student (Full fund – 2 by college (excluding science and engineering);

Partial fund – selected within the 30% of the registered students)

Current Student (Merit scholarship)

GPA requirement: Completed more than one semester; 3.6 GPA or higher (average of all semesters)
Funding: Fully funded
Eligibility: Undergraduate student (selected from the allotted pool)

International Student Scholarship:

GPA requirement: 2.4 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
Eligibility: International student in the government-funded (government-invited) scholarship, international
student (self-funded), Korean student living overseas and studying in Korea (undergraduate and graduate course)

SNU Foundation Scholarship:

GPA requirement: 2.7 GPA or higher (average of the previous semester)
Funding: Tuition and fees (partial or fully funded)
Feature: Scholarship funded by some 200 funds created by Seoul National University Foundation

The following is the scholarship programs offered for undergraduate applicants. Students may apply for the programs before or during the admission application period. Applicants may find program details via this website http://en.snu.ac.kr/apply/info or supporting organizations.

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)

Eligibility

International applicants who wish to apply for 4-year undergraduate programs of SNU.
* Those who wish to study in the programs longer than 4 years – such as medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and architecture – cannot apply for this scholarship.

Number of Recipients

Approximately 20~40 every year

Subsidies

Full tuition fee: tuition exemption for 8 semesters
Living expenses: 800,000 KRW per month
Airfare: one economy round trip
Korean language training fee: one year
* Korean language training is mandatory and when the student does not achieve TOPIK grade 3 within a year, she/he is not eligible to enter the degree program.
Others: medical insurance, settlement and returning expenses

Application Period

September

Selection Procedure

Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries ⇒ the embassies make the first selection ⇒ the National Institute for International Education make the final selection

Contact

SNU staff in charge: 82-2-880-6971, sck590@snu.ac.kr

Reference

NIIED: http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr (English version) ⇒ GKS ⇒ Introduction to the projects ⇒ Korean Government Scholarship Program
2016 KGSP Guideline Download

Overseas Koreans Scholarship