Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Reed 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 Oregon colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Reed College (Reed)

5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR

Reed College is a private liberal arts school founded in 1908. Located in Portland, RC is dedicated to providing students with rigorous undergraduate courses and an ample social scene. Reed is home to approximately 1,400 students and offers a 10 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The school currently offers 26 academic departments and 12 interdisciplinary majors.

Programs offered include:

• Applied Physics and Electronic Science
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Forestry-Environmental Sciences
• Pre-medical
• Pre-veterinary
• Visual Arts
• American Studies
• Dance and Theater
• General Literature

Admissions Information

In order to be admitted to Reed College, applicants may turn in an online application. Students must also turn in scores for either the SAT or ACT. An application fee of $50 is also mandatory and may be paid online. Essential paperwork includes a school report, counselor recommendation, high school transcript, college transcript and two teacher evaluations. Applicants are also asked to submit a writing sample in addition to a “Why Reed?” essay. While it is not mandatory, students may also sign up for an admissions interview.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Reed College offers a bachelor's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Annual Salary: $71670

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