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What can I do with this major?

A Religious Studies degree uses a multidisciplinary approach including philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, archaeology and theology. It provides the same advantages as any liberal arts degree. The RS major builds skills in critical thinking and writing, critical historical analysis, socio-cultural analysis and comparative analysis of the "other". These skills equip students for many other areas in the academic, business, social services, law, medicine and professional spheres.

The major provides a broad-bases foundation of cultural, historical , and artistic background that will help you sharpen you analytical skills and writing.

Opportunity bannerThe interdisciplinary background in the liberal arts will also prepare students for careers in business, government, education, communications, human services, and law.

Our majors have gone on to pursue degrees in law, education, business, Peace Corps, English, journalism, sociology, psychology, teaching, theater, counseling, and the ministry.

Corporate businesses in the U.S., as well as international business firms, are increasingly looking for strong liberal arts majors who have analytical skills and communicate well for management and marketing positions.

Current world markets and political dynamics require employees and citizens to think globally and act responsibility. The RS program both familiarizes students with the diversity of the world's cultures and sensitizes them to respect the differences. Understanding another's culture is the first step in genuine dialogue.

Students who graduate with a major in RS go on to a wide variety of careers, ranging from academia, medicine, law, business, non-profit work, and work in the private sector. The broad scope of career alternatives makes our graduates competitive in the job market. Salaries will vary depending on the specific career field. The average starting salary based on skills and experiences gained at the Bachelor level is $41,079 (average from NACE, July 2009). Keep in mind that salary level typically increases with additional experience and/ or education degrees.

CAREERS FOR MAJORS

 
Business/Communications Education Social Services
Administration/management Teaching Administration
Advertising and promotion managers Research Public Relations
Human Resources Counseling Counseling
Publishers/bookstores Administration/Staff Advocacy
Media Planning Parochial Education Crisis Services
Telecommunications International Education Financial/debt counseling
Finance Special Education Instructor Hospice and related health care fields
Writing/Editing Librarian Archeology/research/writing
Publishing Chaplaincy Sociology
Public Relations Campus Ministry Social Worker
Radio    
Sales    
Television/film    
Art directors    
Government/Law Religious Health and Welfare
Local and State Agencies Youth ministries Counselor
Community-bases programs and services Religious Education Medicine
Public, private and corporate law Missionary Outreach Family Therapist
Mediation policy analysis and advisory Family Life Center Management Addictions/interventions
Public and office Administration Clergy (Buddhist, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant) Parent Education
Lawyer Music Protective custody
Criminal Justice system Publishing Disabilities specialties activities coordinator
Public Safety Radio/films/TV Skilled Nursing Facility management
Probation Officer Public Relations  

 

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