A religious history program can teach students about the rise and spread of religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam, to name a few. A program like this may also teach students about the relationship between societies and religion.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests