Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Roanoke 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 Virginia colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Roanoke College

316 Main Street, Newport News, VA

Roanoke College 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 Salem, VA, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,100 students enroll at Roanoke College per year.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• History
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1478 to 1770 on the SAT and in a range of 21 to 26 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Roanoke College. 70% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 18% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $36,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,500 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Roanoke College offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Roanoke College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Annual Salary: $61520

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