Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Lebanon Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Lebanon Valley College (LVC)

215 W Main St, Lansdale, PA

Lebanon Valley College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Annville, PA and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About two thousand students enroll at LVC annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. 67% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at lvc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $37,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,700 annually. Some students at Lebanon Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Lebanon Valley College is the "Flying Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.lvc.edu to see additional information.

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Annual Salary: $75580

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