Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Colorado 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 Colorado colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Colorado College (CCU)

8787 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO

Colorado College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Colorado College exceeds 2,100 annually.

Areas of study available at Colorado College include:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $44,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,700 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Colorado College Tigers participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.coloradocollege.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Annual Salary: $55820

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