Religion Bachelor’s Degree
Studying religion at the post-secondary level prepares students for more than a vocation ministering to people. This program can help to prepare learners for studies in graduate school in law, medicine, or other majors. Religion students learn about the history of religion, as well as examine modern issues affecting various faiths.
This program will help you to develop your research skills, as well as give you the fundamentals you need to analyze the data you have found and present it in a logical manner. Studying and appreciating different religious faiths gives you a certain level of tolerance that will help you in situations where you are interacting with people from different backgrounds. Here are some examples of the kinds of courses you would be taking if you decide to major in religion:
• Biblical Wisdom Literature
• Introduction to Religion
• Islam
• Life and Letters of Paul
• Life of Jesus
• Perspectives on Humanity
• Religion and Science
• Religions of the Far East
• Society and Religion
• The Pentateuch
Career Options
Your religion degree will prepare you for careers in these fields:
• Counseling/Social Work
• Education
• Event Planning
• Government Departments or Agencies
• Foreign Service
• Journalism
• Law
• Marketing and Management in Business/International Business
• Medicine
• Peace Corps
• Social Work