About this Degree The major in religion provides a broad academic study of religion. It introduces students to diverse methodological approaches and allows them to focus on specific religious traditions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hindu traditions, Buddhist traditions, African Traditional Religions, and Native American religious traditions. In addition, it offers courses in African-American religion, religion and literature, and science and religion, as well as the opportunity to study multiple relevant languages, including Hebrew and Arabic. The major is designed to provide students with flexibility to pursue their particular interests, while exposing them to a diversity of approaches and religious traditions. The program is located in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Student Organizations Theta Kappa Alpha Employment Information Employers: AirportsAmerican/International Red CrossAmnesty InternationalArchitectural FirmsArchivesBanksBookstoresBroadcasting CompaniesChambers of CommerceCommunications FirmsConsumer Affairs OfficesForeign ServiceGovernment AgenciesHabitat for HumanityHistorical SocietiesHuman Services AgenciesImport/Export CompaniesInsurance CompaniesJustice DepartmentLegal FirmsMagazines and NewspapersMilitary BranchesMuseumsNon-profit OrganizationsPeace CorpProfessional AssociationsPublic Relations FirmsPublishing CompaniesRadio/Television StationsResearch FoundationsState/Local GovernmentsTelevision / Film IndustryTravel AgenciesUnited NationsUnited WayUS Agency for International DevelopmentVisitors BureausVital VoicesWorld VisionYMCA Possible Job Titles: Career opportunities for a major in religion encompass a broad range of professions, including non-profit organizations, religious organizations, teaching, social work, journalism, law, business, government, and law enforcement. In addition, a major in religion provides a sound basis for pursuing graduate work in many academic fields. AuthorBibliographerBroadcasterCivil Service WorkerColumnistCommunity Service Agency WorkerCoordinator for Student ProgramsCorporate ManagerEditorEnvironmentalistEthicistForeign CorrespondentForeign Service OfficerHigh School TeacherHuman Resource SpecialistImport/Export ManagerIntake CounselorInternational RelationsInterpreterJournalistJudgeLecturerLibrarianLinguistLiterary AgentLobbyistManagerPolicy AnalystPress RepresentativePublic Relations SpecialistPublishing AssistantResearcherSocial WorkerTravel Agents
