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Religious Studies

A religious studies major sits on the ground and looks at a map while on education abroad.

 
Interested in religious studies? 

Knowledge of the world’s religious traditions is invaluable in a career that requires familiarity with people from many cultures and backgrounds. 

Religious studies is an excellent major for students seeking a career in nonprofit and nongovernment organizations. Religious studies is also the only department at MSU that offers an official concentration in nonprofit leadership.

ALUMNI PURSUITS

Graduates in religious studies pursue careers in a range of industries, excelling in jobs that demand deep knowledge of theology, intercultural relations, communication and community relations.

Alumni work at: 

  • Cru 
  • Central Detroit Christian: Community Development Corporation
  • U.S. congressional offices
  • Universities
  • Bethany Christian Services
  • Local and state government
  • IBM

Alumni work as: 

  • Capacity builders
  • Youth services coordinators
  • Community managers 
  • Professors
  • Production managers
  • Attorneys
  • Clergy

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