Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Barnard College prepares students for careers in variety of careers, such as law, medicine, government, and business. The program focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Program courses include: phenomenology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion, mythology, scriptural and textual studies, religious history and politics, and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Barnard College

Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

Barnard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. Over two thousand students enroll at Barnard College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Barnard College have an SAT score in a range of 1898 - 2190, or an ACT composite score in a range of 28 - 32. Only 25 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information regarding admissions can be found at barnard.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $8,800 for the year. Some students at Barnard College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Barnard College "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.barnard.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Barnard College offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).