Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Emmanuel College – Boston 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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Emmanuel College – Boston

120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Emmanuel College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Boston, MA, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Emmanuel College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately two thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• History

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Emmanuel College are within the range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1480 to 1770 for the SAT exam. Emmanuel College accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying. Of those applicants admitted, around 15 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $36,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Emmanuel College "Saints" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the website to see a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

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).