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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN...
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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re-lig-ion
1. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. a.
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
b.
The life or condition of a person in a religious order. 2. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. 3. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.* *"religion."
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 07 Aug. 2009.
Religious Studies Majors Study
The variety and depth of the world's religious traditions, including their histories, scriptures, systems of belief, rituals, sacred art, and social institutions Human perception, motivation, and emotion How to see from multiple points of view How to communicate thought and expression through speech and writing Reshaping and evaluating ideas in the light of new circumstance ...and more
Religious Studies At The University Of South Carolina
Undergraduate Options
Degree: Major: Minor: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Religious Studies Religious Studies Graduate Options Degree: Tracks: Master of Arts (MA) Text and Traditions Theology and Religious Thought Religion and Society
Religious Studies Majors Develop Skills In
• Reshaping ideas in light of new facts • Recognizing patterns and errors of logic • Using library and primary resources to find answers to questions • Supporting and counseling others • Persevering through difficult intellectual pursuits • Reducing sophisticated language to comprehensive terms • Stating and explaining ideas verbally and in writing
Employment
To increase employment prospects, it is recommended that a religious studies major: • Seek part-time, summer or internship positions while a student • Select an occupationally related minor or a second major (i.E. Computer science, finance, management, marketing, education, and english)
With Additional Education, A Degree In Religion Is An Excellent Background For
• Law • Teaching • Diplomacy • Public service • Social welfare • Publishing • Journalism • Mathematics • Business • Arts • Occupational therapy • Ministry • Social sciences • Counseling
Employment Settings
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Business & Commerce:
Includes management and direction of for-profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, and human resource management.
Sample Occupational Titles Associated With
Business & Commerce
• Claims Adjuster • Communications Director • Community Planner • Credit Analyst • Employment Interviewer • Lawyer • Lobbyist • Marketing Research Analyst • Policy Analyst • Project Planner • Public Relations Assistant • Recruiter • Research Analyst • Service Representative • Underwriter
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Communication & Journalism
: Includes print, television, radio, and Internet media. Encompasses everything from business planning and capital development to producing, researching, and writing original news or entertainment material.
Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Communication & Journalism
• Advertising Agent • Announcer • Communications Director • Copy Editor • Director • Foreign Correspondent • Opinion Writer • Political Commentator • Press Secretary • Public Relations Specialist • Producer • Publisher • Reporter • Technical Writer • Writer/Author
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Consulting
: Includes historical and ethnographic research; political surveying, social/cultural assessments, designing bilingual and bicultural curricula; assessing services, training plans, and more.
Sample Occupational Titles Associated With
Consulting
• Bicultural Curricula Developer • Bioethicist • Business Consultant • Community Planner • Corporate Communications Consultant • Employee Relations Specialist • Ethicist • Mediator • Management Consultant • Policy Analyst • Public Health Advisor • Recruitment Consultant • Training Specialist
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Social Services
: Includes among others counseling, social work, program management, public service, non-profit work, ministry, and positions in correctional facilities.
Most ministry and counseling positions require the completion of a special certification or degree program.
Sample Occupational Titles Associated With
Social Services
• Correctional Worker • Drug Counselor • Fund Raiser • Grant Writer • Mediator • Minister/Pastor • Missionary • Non-Profit Researcher • Police Officer • Policy Analyst • Public Service Specialist • Rabbi • Recreational Worker • Social Columnist • Social Scientist • Social Worker • Therapist
Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want
• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills • Double major in an additional area of interest • Obtain an advanced degree for teaching and research positions • Develop a concentration like mathematics, medical or business ethics, philosophy, etc.
• Secure an internship, part-time, or summer employment in an area of interest
Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want
• Develop excellent verbal and written communication skills • Double major in an additional area of interest • Obtain an advanced degree for teaching and research positions • Develop a concentration like mathematics, medical or business ethics, philosophy, etc.
• Secure an internship, part-time, or summer employment in an area of interest
Resources for more information
Department of Religious Studies
www.cas.sc.edu/relg
Career Center Library
http://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html
Religious Studies Related Websites
http://www.sc.edu/career/la/religion.html
CAS Career Development Website
www.sc.edu/career/cascdp/index.html
Career Center Contact Information
University of South Carolina Career Center
6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building) Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: (803) 777-7280 On-call counseling without an appointment: M - F, 1:00 am - 4:00 pm (Summer and holiday hours may differ, please check the website at www.sc/edu/career )