Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Saint Mary’s 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 Indiana colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Saint Mary’s College

Also known as St. Mary's College

1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary's College is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Saint Mary's College has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 1,600.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at St. Mary's College. A score within the range of 1540 - 1850 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 84% of those who apply are accepted to St. Mary's College, of which 32 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at www.saintmarys.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $6,600 each year. Students at Saint Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The St. Mary's College "Belles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA.

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.saintmarys.edu to see additional information.

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).