Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Ohio colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU)

1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Vernon, Ohio and operated as a private institution. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. MVNU has an annual student enrollment of about 2,600.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common test scores among applicants accepted to MVNU are between 20 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 930 - 1210 for the SAT exam. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at MVNU, with 47 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.mvnu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,900 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University "Cougars" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the MVNU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Annual Salary: $51730

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