Religion Religious Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the 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. Is Religion Religious Studies the right major for you?
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Religion Religious Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$69,150

Median Hourly Wage

$33.25*

Total Employed Nationally

21,250


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.