• GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Department's graduates frequently continue their education in graduate and professional schools, including theological seminaries and both law and business schools. A number have completed masters and doctoral degrees.

You can apply to graduate programs as USC in areas related to Religious Studies such as : Anthropology, Philosophy, History, English, Psychology, etc. See the USC Graduate School Admissions for details.

For a list of recommended programs of graduate study at other institutions, see our Advanced Graduate Study web page.

The Graduate School page at the College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Program website provides extensive resources for students planning to go on to further study, including: Graduate School Information & Rankings, GRE and GMAT preparation materials, College and University index pages.

Also, for Grad School Tips see this site: http://www.gradschooltips.com

For some interesting information about Religious Studies degrees, academic disciplines that Religious Studies majors pursue in grad school, questions about surviving grad school and "will I get a job?" look over some of the links on the Santa Clara University Religious Studies Graduate School web page: http://www.scu.edu/cas/religiousstudies/careers/gradschools.cfm

• CAREER
Graduates enter a wide variety of careers ranging from pastoral ministry, college teaching, mission work, church music, and religious publishing to directing children's homes and lobbying for passage of church-supported legislation. The strong liberal arts education gained from Religious Studies also allows graduates to pursue positions in business administration, criminal justice, urban planning, journalism, and social work.

The American Academy of Religion—Career Resources provides links and articles helpful for planning a career with a degree in Religious Studies.

The College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Program website has many online resources to help Religious Studies majors prepare for and find career options in fields of their choice.