I'm looking into maybe a major in Religion but I have a few questions: what kinds of jobs after college are offered in this field besides a pastor? Would it be better for me to go to a private college or university for this degree?
2006-11-29 07:58:42 · 8 answers · asked by dizzymisslizzy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm thinking of getting my Doctorate in Religious education. I plan on teaching religion at a high school or college level. I'm not sure what else you can do with the degree. I attend a private college now and most likely will go to a private school for my Doctorate also.
2006-11-29 08:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A degree in religion does not qualify for any ministry. You can do a degree in comparative religion majoring in Buddhism. If you want to pastor in those denominations that ordain women you generally attend a seminary or Bible College the denomination recognizes. The church I pastored in had no education requirement, but I had in fact attended Fuller for a M.Theol and had two other master's degree as well. Seminarians serve in many capacities besides pastoring: church administration, childhood education, senior services, youth ministry, music ministry, outreach, missions, etc. I take it you haven't talked to your own pastor about this? That's where you'd want to start because you'll your pastor's recommendation for most seminaries.
2006-11-29 16:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, your question is a little too vague. Are you talking about being a Theology major in a seminary? In that case your job options might be limited.
If you are talking about majoring in Comparative Relgion or a similar scholastic discipline, you can get a job teaching in a college or university, if you have a Master's or higher.
2006-11-29 16:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what exactly in religion you wish to excel; Psychology of religion, history of religion, sociology of religion or cultural practices. Chose a specific religion and learn the language and you have a scientific/literary ability to translate and be a go-between. Get a psychology degree and you can be a councelor for any religious-minded person. Take it farther and you can open your own clinics and support groups for emotional uplifting and personal enlightenment.
2006-11-29 16:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by SweetSoulX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, on what religion, position, and capacity you are looking for. Youth pastoring, pre-school education, Christian school education, theolog, missionary, the list goes on. More info would be helpful for answering this question.
Not a religious major, but many of my good friends were.
2006-11-29 16:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be a teacher. Other than that majoring in religion is a waste of time and money.
2006-11-29 16:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jerse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
college would work too. like christian colleges. u can become a missionary, a church assistant, a youth group leader, so on.
2006-11-29 16:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by Shmily P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am, too become a Rabbi
2006-11-29 16:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋