With an empathetic understanding of how religion influences human behavior and skills in objectively analyzing documents, institutions, and ideas, you’ll be prepared for any career that requires critical thinking and cross-cultural communication.

Many graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees in religious studies, focusing on academic study of religion or pastoral training, as well as graduate studies in higher education administration, creative management, and law.

Lawrentians can go on to pursue careers in church administration, health care, education, business, law, marketing, the arts, and design.

They can also earn advanced degrees in business (M.B.A.), theological and ministerial studies, higher education administration, creative management, and law.

Educational Outcomes

Recent Religious Studies graduates have gone on to pursue graduate and professional school programs that include:

  • Hamline University, Creative Writing, M.A.
  • University of Chicago Divinity School, Divinity - Masters, M.Div.
  • Meadville Lombard Theological School, Seminary, M.Div.
  • University of Wisconsin - Law School, Law, J.D.
  • Northwestern University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Employment Outcomes

Recent Religious Studies graduates have pursued full-time employment in roles that include:

  • House Parent, Innisfree Village
  • Legislation and Community Outreach Coordinator, Illinois House of Representatives 
  • Group Home Aide, Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities 
  • Assistant Program Director, Roosevelt Island Youth Program
  • Research Assistant, Nepal Institute for Social & Environmental Research (NISER)
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