Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at George Fox University 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 Oregon colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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George Fox University

2155 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene, OR

George Fox University is a nonprofit private institution located in Newberg, Oregon and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school maintains a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 3,500 students enroll at George Fox University annually.

Areas of study offered at George Fox University include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 980 to 1240, or an ACT score in a range of 21 to 27. Roughly 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 23% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $32,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,800 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at George Fox University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (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).