Majors in religious studies pursue a wide range of career paths. Skills acquired in this discipline are transferable to any field requiring abstract thought, interpretation, and analysis. The list below, compiled from national data and from Major Options by Nicholas Basta, is representative of the types of occupations in which religious studies majors are employed. Some of these positions, such as hospice nurse, may require specialized skills or training; graduate study is generally expected for those occupations marked with a * on the list.
Health and Human Services
| Business and Industry
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Government and Public Sector
| Education and Research
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Majors in religious studies sharpen their appreciation of human culture, probe questions of human values, and increase their understanding of the human experience across time and civilizations. Many career areas, from academic research and teaching to law, business, and medicine utilize the specific skills and abilities fostered by study in religion.
Students in religious studies learn to combine critical thinking with a humane approach, an ability that would serve the concentrator well whether he or she goes on to become a nurse, serve in state government, or manage a business operation. The following list is representative of these skills.Understanding Society
| Cross-Cultural Perspective
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Interpersonal Relations
| Analysis
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...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624 For information about majors and concentrations in religious studies:
Religious Studies Department
103 Smith Hall
(785) 864-4663
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