Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at College of the Holy Cross 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross)

50 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA

College of the Holy Cross 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 Worcester, MA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly two thousand students enroll at College of the Holy Cross annually.

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

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. College of the Holy Cross admits approximately 30% of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, around 31% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.holycross.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $6,600. Some students at College of the Holy Cross may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The College of the Holy Cross "Crusaders" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.holycross.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

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

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Students by Race (2019)

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).