University of Dayton, Ohio

Careers

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

Center for Scriptural Exegesis, Philosophy, and Doctrine

What is Scripture, and how should scriptural exegesis be performed?  Does Scripture make philosophical claims and/or require philosophy for its doctrinal interpretation?  What is the significance of the liturgical and creedal context in which Scripture is proclaimed?  Such questions go to the heart of Christian communion with God and neighbor, and they should be asked with appreciation for what other religious communities have to teach about the relationship between exegesis, philosophy, and doctrine.  The Center for Scriptural Exegesis, Philosophy, and Doctrine offers a prominent forum for engaging such questions through a series of professional and student conferences.

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