WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... RELIGIOUS STUDIES

re-lig-ion 1.Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. a.A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship. b.The life or condition of a person in a religious order. 2.A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. 3.A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.* *"religion." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, Aug

Religious Studies Majors Study The variety and depth of the world's religious traditions, including their histories, scriptures, systems of belief, rituals, sacred art, and social institutions Human perception, motivation, and emotion How to see from multiple points of view How to communicate thought and expression through speech and writing Reshaping and evaluating ideas in the light of new circumstance...and more

Religious Studies At The University Of South Carolina Undergraduate Options Degree:Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major:Religious Studies Minor:Religious Studies Graduate Options Degree:Master of Arts (MA) Tracks:Text and Traditions Theology and Religious Thought Religion and Society

Religious Studies Majors Develop Skills In Reshaping ideas in light of new facts Recognizing patterns and errors of logic Using library and primary resources to find answers to questions Supporting and counseling others Persevering through difficult intellectual pursuits Reducing sophisticated language to comprehensive terms Stating and explaining ideas verbally and in writing

Employment To increase employment prospects, it is recommended that a religious studies major: Seek part-time, summer or internship positions while a student Select an occupationally related minor or a second major (i.E. Computer science, finance, management, marketing, education, and english)

With Additional Education, A Degree In Religion Is An Excellent Background For Law Teaching Diplomacy Public service Social welfare Publishing Journalism Mathematics Business Arts Occupational therapy Ministry Social sciences Counseling

Employment Settings Business & Commerce: Includes management and direction of for-profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, and human resource management.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Business & Commerce Claims Adjuster Communications Director Community Planner Credit Analyst Employment Interviewer Lawyer Lobbyist Marketing Research Analyst Policy Analyst Project Planner Public Relations Assistant Recruiter Research Analyst Service Representative Underwriter

Employment Settings Communication & Journalism: Includes print, television, radio, and Internet media. Encompasses everything from business planning and capital development to producing, researching, and writing original news or entertainment material.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Communication & Journalism Advertising Agent Announcer Communications Director Copy Editor Director Foreign Correspondent Opinion Writer Political Commentator Press Secretary Public Relations Specialist Producer Publisher Reporter Technical Writer Writer/Author

Employment Settings Consulting: Includes historical and ethnographic research; political surveying, social/cultural assessments, designing bilingual and bicultural curricula; assessing services, training plans, and more.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Consulting Bicultural Curricula Developer Bioethicist Business Consultant Community Planner Corporate Communications Consultant Employee Relations Specialist Ethicist Mediator Management Consultant Policy Analyst Public Health Advisor Recruitment Consultant Training Specialist

Employment Settings Social Services: Includes among others counseling, social work, program management, public service, non-profit work, ministry, and positions in correctional facilities. Most ministry and counseling positions require the completion of a special certification or degree program.

Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Social Services Correctional Worker Drug Counselor Fund Raiser Grant Writer Mediator Minister/Pastor Missionary Non-Profit Researcher Police Officer Policy Analyst Public Service Specialist Rabbi Recreational Worker Social Columnist Social Scientist Social Worker Therapist

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills Double major in an additional area of interest Obtain an advanced degree for teaching and research positions Develop a concentration like mathematics, medical or business ethics, philosophy, etc. Secure an internship, part-time, or summer employment in an area of interest

Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills Double major in an additional area of interest Obtain an advanced degree for teaching and research positions Develop a concentration like mathematics, medical or business ethics, philosophy, etc. Secure an internship, part-time, or summer employment in an area of interest

Resources for more information Department of Religious Studies Career Center Library Religious Studies Related Websites CAS Career Development Website

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