Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Trinity 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 Connecticut colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Trinity College

Also known as Trinity Bantams

560 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT

Trinity 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 Hartford, CT, which is a predominantly urban area. Trinity College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Trinity College include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• History
• English Language And Literature
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 26 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1790 to 2070 on the SAT exam. 30% of those students that apply are admitted to Trinity College, of which 28% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $8,100. Students enrolled at Trinity College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Trinity College is the "Bantams", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.trincoll.edu.

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).