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This guide contains only a partial list of occupational titles
and career fields that may be of interest to students considering a religious studies
major. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course
work in this major, you may also need to acquire career related work experience,
additional work related skills and/or additional education. Some of the occupations
require an advanced degree to enter the field.
After you have identified possible occupations of interest to
you, it is important to investigate the nature of work; education and training
requirements; skills and special talents needed; types of employers; future trends and
employment outlook related to each of these careers.
We have set up links to
internet sites that provide detailed descriptions of these occupations. You may also
want to research these occupations by reading the books and literature available in the
Philadelphia House Career Resource Library, by talking to individuals working in the
career field and by contacting related professional associations.
This guide also provides information about
obtaining related work experience including links to possible internships.
However for the best information on current, local internships contact Sally
Cardenas, Director of Internships and Community-Based Learning at 562-464-4533
or email her at scardenas@whittier.edu.
Career Options
Note: (2) refers to second informational link for occupational title
Typical Employers
Churches, colleges and universities, denominational places of worship,
hospitals and nursing homes, mental health agencies, non-profit organizations, public and
private schools, religious camps
Liberal Arts Occupations
(Click
here for additional options)
Marketable Skills Associated with
Religious Studies Major
- Proficiency in writing and speaking
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Ability to interact with diverse people
- Organizing ideas
- Critical thinking and evaluation
Getting Career Related Work Experience
To be competitive in today's job market and to improve your
qualifications for graduate school, gaining career related work experience while you are a
college student is very important.
Career related work experience can include
various forms of paid and volunteer experience (i.e. internships, some work study
positions, summer or part-time jobs in your career field of interest, possibly
fellowships, and some volunteer positions)
Religious Studies Related
Internships
Sources of Career and Employment
Information
Career Information
Graduate School Resources
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