Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Paul Quinn 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 Texas colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Paul Quinn College

2400 Clarksville St, Paris, TX

Paul Quinn College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Dallas, Texas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 230 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study available at Paul Quinn College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 1240 - 1340, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 20. 77% of students that apply are accepted to Paul Quinn College, of which 67% choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $3,400 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Paul Quinn College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to learn more about Paul Quinn College can check out their website at http://www.pqc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Paul Quinn 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

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