Religious Studies Degree

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

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Virginia Union University (VUU)

1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA

Virginia Union University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Richmond, Virginia. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately a thousand students enroll at Virginia Union University per year.

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

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions office. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to this school are between 13 to 17 for the ACT exam, or 690 to 860 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of 75 percent of which only 8 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $16,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 annually. Students at Virginia Union University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Virginia Union University Panthers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to see more about Virginia Union University may take a look at their website at vuu.edu today.

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

• Richmond, VA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Annual Salary: $62050

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