Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Earlham 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 Indiana colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Earlham College (Earlham)

801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN

Earlham 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 Richmond, IN, which is a predominantly rural area. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at Earlham yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Earlham College offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1490 - 1910 on the SAT and within the range of 24 - 30 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Earlham. Earlham College accepts approximately 70% of applicants annually. Of those admitted, nearly 21% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at earlham.edu.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available for students, which costs approximately $4,200 each year. Students at Earlham may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Earlham College Hustlin' Quakers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students should visit the Earlham College website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more that is available at this school.

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).