Careers of Religious Studies Majors
Religious Studies is a point of entry for a wide variety of
careers, some traditionally associated with the field and
others which might surprise you. Religious studies is, of
course, a good major for people who intend to pursue careers in
ministry, social justice and education, but it is also helpful
as a stepping stone for people interested in publishing, social
work, public relations, and any field which values critical
thinking, the ability to interpret texts and to see the world
empathetically. Some current occupations for our religious
studies graduates:
- Catholic school teacher
- School administrator
- Director of parish religious education
- Coordinator of religious education
- Pastoral music director
- University professor
