Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Dickinson 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Dickinson College

700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA

Dickinson 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Dickinson College is nearly two thousand annually.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1790 to 2060 on the SAT and between 27 to 30 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42% of which only 26% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $47,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,100 per year. Some students at Dickinson College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Dickinson College Red Devils participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.dickinson.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dickinson College 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Annual Salary: $75580

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