Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Kenyon 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 Ohio colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Kenyon College

14111 Claridon-Troy Rd, Burton, OH

Kenyon College 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 Gambier, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Kenyon College.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• History

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1890 to 2160 on the SAT and between 28 to 32 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Kenyon College. An estimated 30% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 33% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $47,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,000. Students at Kenyon College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Kenyon College is the "Lords", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kenyon College offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

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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

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 80

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