Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Oklahoma Christian 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Oklahoma Christian University

1111 W 17th St, Tulsa, OK

OC is a nonprofit private institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Oklahoma Christian University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,200.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to Oklahoma Christian University earn an SAT score in a range of 940 - 1190, or an ACT score in a range of 20 - 28. 51% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 48 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $20,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,700 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Oklahoma Christian University has several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered may include the following:

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

Students who would like to view more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.oc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oklahoma Christian University offers a master's degree program in religious studies.

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Students by Race (2019)

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

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