ALUMNI
Religious Studies graduates can keep in touch, and network with each other through our Religious Studies Alumni page.
An undergraduate major or minor in Religious Studies provides an excellent basis for a number of educational and career opportunities.
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, of course, apply to our MA degree program: see Graduate Admission Application Forms.
Or, 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
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 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.
The University Career Center provides information on: