What can I do with a Bachelor's degree in Theology?

Question

Well, since you're curious...what I am considering is being a professor of religion, or some such. I know that is years and years of education. But I keep coming back to one fact. They (everything written on the subject, as far as I've seen) tells you to do what you love. Well, what I love is trying to figure out theological questions. I just want to know so many things about God. Not religion, per se, but what God wants, who God is, and what the ultimate truth is. It is my (OK, "all-consuming" is an exaggeration, but not by much) obsession. This has been the case ever since I was old enough to consider such things, probably when I was 7 or 8. And I am 41 now, and will probably soon be in a position to go to college, if I choose. I was considering nursing, but that would be for the money and job stability, not because I really want to be a nurse. Since my kids are raised, I really don't have to consider a career that will provide for them, so I might go to school for theology. Maybe.

Answer 1

You could be an author. Preach. Give spiritual advice.

I dont think there are many options with that degree. What do you plan to do? I'm curious.
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Yay, thanks for elaborating! You can very well fulfill your dream of being a professor of religion, but you would most likely need your PhD to be a professor. With a bachelor's, perhaps you could teach in Christian grade schools. It is good that you are doing what inspires you, so I say "go for it!" Good luck.

Answer 2

Theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching.

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Prepares individuals to enter a seminary or other program leading to religious ordination, or a related religious vocation.

Prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent training.

Focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, etc.

providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious edu...

Prepares individuals for advanced Talmudic scholarship and research and for entry into a program leading to ordination as Rabbis.

Theological and ministerial studies not listed above, including preparation for religious vocations in faiths other than Christianity and Judaism.

Middle Eastern Historian.

Answer 3

Preach

Answer 4

Almost nothing.
Teach history in public schools IF you have an Ed certification.
Go to graduate school.
Preach.