Religious Studies
School of Arts and Sciences

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Why choose a career in religious studies?
Students who wish to enhance their knowledge of the world’s major religions and faiths will be drawn to MSU’s religious studies program. Ours is an interdisciplinary, intellectual, secular study of religious traditions and beliefs that will allow you to research and examine your own personal views and spiritual questions. The religious studies degree program has an ecumenical focus and uses a comparative approach when considering spiritual issues in other major world faiths.

Why choose MSU?
Mountain State University is demographically located among several hundred churches, temples, mosques, and synagogues throughout southern West Virginia. Religious studies majors are encouraged to complete a semester or summer internship with a local charitable organization or church of their choice. Our religious studies students hail from diverse backgrounds, various cultures, and a host of faiths, but all come seeking answers for life and principles upon which to base their futures.

Regional Accreditation — The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Affordable Tuition — Full-time financial aid availability and reasonable costs. Faculty — Academic credentials and real-world experience.

What are my career options?
Religious Studies program graduates have many career options. Whether you choose a career in a church setting, a non-profit agency, in the mental-health field, or social services, you’ll have a variety of choices available for your future.

• Clergy
• Teaching
• Inspirational author
• Social service
• Museum staff
• Student affairs
• Arts organization staff
• Ethics consultant
• Congressional staff
• Research
• Congregational leader
• Non-denominational counselor
• Public relations
• Ministerial counselor
• Non-profit sector position
• Peace Corps
• Religious affairs consultant
• Youth director

Please see our catalog for program and degree requirements.