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Religious Studies Degree
The religious studies program at Ohio Wesleyan 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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Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU)
4000 Sunset Boulevard Suite 2631, Steubenville, OH
OWU 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 Delaware, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Ohio Wesleyan University annually.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Ohio Wesleyan University offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Social Sciences
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common exam scores among applicants admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University are between 22 - 29 on the ACT, or 1030 - 1300 on the SAT. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at OWU, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is around $42,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,900 for the year. Ohio Wesleyan University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.
The mascot for OWU is the "Battling Bishops", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Religious Studies program at OWU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants OWU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Ohio Wesleyan University may offer services to students like:
- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ohio Wesleyan University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (North Coast Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling