Religious Studies Degree

The religious studies program at Chicago Theological Seminary 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 Illinois colleges that offer religious studies degrees.

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Chicago Theological Seminary (CSU)

9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL

Chicago Theological Seminary is a United Church of Christ affiliated school located in Chicago, Illinois, which maintains a seminary for potential students seeking to become priests. This school had an enrollment of 200 students in 2010-2011. Chicago Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among individuals are shown below:

• Ministry
• Christian Counseling
• Religious Studies
• Philosophy
• Theology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by Chicago Theological Seminary for over seventy-six straight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Religious Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSU offers a master's degree program in religious studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Annual Salary: $73540

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