Career Opportunities for Majors in Religion

The Religion department offers major and minor programs of study that provide the analysis and comparison of a wide variety of religious traditions of the world. Students complete courses in the history of religions, foundational scriptures, religious ethics, religion and science, religion and psychology. The study of religion is intrinsically interdisciplinary, dealing with other disci-plines including anthropology, art history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, theology, history, and literature. As an academic disci-pline, religious studies coordinates these fields for a comprehensive understanding of phenomena that represent some of the most intricate constructs of the human spirit.

Religion graduates pursue careers in business, education, health professions, government, and the Nonprofit sector. They can also pursue graduate study in the area of their choice. Future career options may be determined not so much by the choice of the religion major, but by interests, skills, values, and types of work experiences acquired during college with a liberal arts education. Regardless of your career aspirations, increase your marketability to employers through internships, related work experience, good grades, advanced coursework, and involvement in campus activities. Many careers do not require a specific major, but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills, accomplishments, and related work experience while in school.

Additionally, you may:
 

• Explore the career paths of RU Alumni Career Network mentors.
• Go to the Rutgers Online Career Planning Site to explore your interests, skills and values. Use the program for either: High School Students | College Students.
• Explore Rutgers University academic department information related to this major.
• See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additional career information.
• Pick up your "Career Opportunities" handouts at any New Brunswick Career Services office.