Career Opportunities in Religion

Graduate School Opportunities

Religion majors may choose to enter the seminary following graduation or to further their education in graduate programs in such fields as religious studies, philosophy, history or law.

Recent graduates have continued their education at:

• Eden Theological Seminary
• Candler School of Theology at Emory University
• Lancaster Theological Seminary
• Louisville Theology Seminary
• Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago
• Saint Meinrad School of Theology

Employment Opportunities

Religion majors go on to pursue many different careers; they can be found in almost every field.
 
Some possible career options include:

• Campus ministers
• Chaplains
• Church administrators
• Clergy members
• Counselors
• Missionaries
• Religious education directors
• Religion professors
• Religion writers
• Social workers
• Youth pastors

In addition, some religion majors may apply the critical thinking and writing skills gained through their coursework to careers in business, non-profit organizations or government.