The Religious Studies Major

Resources, Strengths, Career Paths, Skills

Transferable Skills:Students of Religious Studies end their education with superior communication skills, a rare and highly valued commodity in today's job market. Religious Studies Majors also possess:

• Analytical abilities
• Rhetorical Skill
• Cultural Empathy
• Extensive Analytical Writing Experience
• Didactic Skill

Career Paths:The Major in Religious Studies provides students with a platform for entering a variety of fields. Students with a strong background in the humanities are viewed favorably by varying fields. Here are some fields a Religious Studies major may pursue:

• Journalism, Publishing, and Technical Writing
• Law
• Education (Elementary, Secondary, and Higher ed.)
• Religious Vocations
• Social Work

Resources & Professional Associations of Interest:

• Chronicle of Higher Education , Inside Higher Education - great sites for academics
• Law School Admission Council - a necessary hit for all law school applicants

Sample Job Titles:The following are some sample job titles that would be appropriate for a student who has majored in Religious Studies. This is in no way a complete list. If you're surprised at some of these titles, you shouldn't forget that a student who majors in Religious Studies gains skills that can be used in several industries!

A Note on Religious Studies
Many students choose to major in Religious Studies to augment study in an other subject or to prepare for an academic career involving teaching and research.