Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Transylvania 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 Kentucky colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Transylvania University (TMU)

333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY

Transylvania University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Lexington, Kentucky, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Transylvania University.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• History

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among students accepted to Transylvania University are within the range of 24 - 30 on the ACT, or 1090 - 1340 on the SAT exam. Transylvania University accepts roughly 80% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, about 24% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $31,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,200 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Transylvania University Pioneers participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Transylvania University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Annual Salary: $71260

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