Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Franklin College – Indiana 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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Franklin College – Indiana

Also known as Franklin College of Indiana

1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN

Franklin College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Franklin, IN, in a predominantly suburban area. The American Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Franklin College is nearly a thousand annually.

Areas of study available at Franklin College of Indiana include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1390 - 1670 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to Franklin College. 60% of those who apply are admitted to Franklin College of Indiana, of which 24% choose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Franklin College Grizzlies participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:

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

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).