Religious Studies – Religion, Culture and Public Life (BA)

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.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120

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: 6.4%
Salary: $45,120

Lawyers

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $151,160

Marriage and Family Therapists

Growth: 12.6%
Salary: $63,780

Mental Health Counselors

Growth: 16.8%
Salary: $59,190

News Analysts, Reporters and Journalists

Growth: -3.9%
Salary: $60,280

Legislators

Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $44,810

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Growth: 0.7%
Salary: $78,050

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Growth: 2.1%
Salary: $54,840

Clergy

Growth: 1.0%
Salary: $60,820

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $58,570