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Careers in Curriculum

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What is Religious Studies?

What do Religious Studies graduate do?

13% of theology and religious studies graduates in employment in the UK are working as: teaching professionals, with a further 8% being employed as welfare Professionals. Welfare and housing associate professionals (5%), and teaching and childcare support occupations (3%) are also among the top five jobs reported.

What can you do with a Religious Studies Degree?

Typical Employers

Typical employers include:

the Church and other religious organisations
national and local government, including the Civil Service and government agencies, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
schools, colleges and universities (for teaching, research and administrative positions)
charities, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations
social services and other caring professions
Journalist
financial and legal firms
the National Health Service (NHS) in a management or administration role
publishing and media companies
PR, advertising, sales and marketing companies.
Counsellor
Lawyer

Jobs related to a Religious Studies Degree

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Jobs related to a Religious Studies Degree

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37 to 49 a week

You could work: evenings/weekends

Job growth 2020-2030 is 3% for all clergy (Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

https://learn.org/articles/Chaplain_Answers_to_Your_Career_and_Salary_Questions.html

Social Worker

Chaplain/Religious Leader

Your day to day duties will depend on your faith. You may:

pray and study your religion
encourage commitment to the faith
lead regular religious services or ceremonies
conduct services and ceremonies for religious festivals, holy days and events such as births, marriages and deaths
explain the meaning of your faith's teachings
educate people who are converting to your faith
support people at difficult times in their lives
represent your faith within the community
be a role model for your followers
meet representatives of other faiths and communities
fundraise and do admin tasks

Studying a Religious Studies degree develops skills in:

Research, analysis and presentation skills.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret information, formulate questions and solve problems.
Organisational and time management skills.
Team working and communication skills.
Writing skills, including accurate referencing and the ability to construct a reasoned argument.
IT skills.
Empathy and the ability to understand people and their motivations.
The ability to appreciate different perspectives and take on board others' views.
The ability to work methodically and accurately.
Independence of mind and the ability to think for yourself.

Why study Religion