Religious Studies – Religion, Culture and Public Life (BA)
Are you interested in learning how societies have attempted to answer life’s biggest questions? Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in religious studies with a concentration in religion, culture and public life explores areas of human life, such as conflict, peacebuilding, healthcare and politics, to advance your understanding of how religions develop across cultures.
Religious studies courses
Courses offer explorations of domestic and global religions in a cultural context. You also have the opportunity to choose courses that focus on your areas of interest, ranging from Hinduism and the New Testament to the impact of race and gender on religion.
REL 101: Religion, Culture and Public Life (GCSI OR HU & G)
REL 307: Religion: Theory and Practice (HUAD OR HU)
REL 406: Religious Studies Capstone I
REL 407: Religious Studies Capstone II
Jobs you could get with this religious studies degree
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue graduate studies or follow a variety of career paths. Popular areas of graduate studies include religion, anthropology and political science. You can also pursue a career in the public and private sectors in industries, such as journalism, public policy, education and more. Examples of potential careers include, but aren’t limited to:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $38,520
Lawyers
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $135,740
Marriage and Family Therapists
Growth: 14.9%
Salary: $56,570
Mental Health Counselors
Growth: 18.4%
Salary: $49,710
News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists
Growth: -3.3%
Salary: $55,960
Legislators
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $48,090
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth: 2.7%
Salary: $78,780
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Growth: -0.2%
Salary: $49,380
Clergy
Growth: 0.6%
Salary: $55,550
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Growth: 5.3%
Salary: $50,820