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- Careers in Religion
Religion at Ozarks
Careers in Religion
What jobs will be available after I graduate?
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Potential employers include:
- Local churches
- Religious organizations
- Denominational boards
- Religious hospitals and hospices
- Correctional institutions
- Nursing homes
- Adoption agencies/Foster Care
- Hospitals
- Retirements homes
- Assisted living homes
- All branches of military service
- Preparatory schools
- Private, public and religiously affiliated colleges and universities
- Religiously affiliated schools
General Information
People interested in religious vs. secular work possess deep faith, want more than filling own personal needs, and want to make a difference.
Bachelor's degree provides broad background for careers in many fields including many religious-affiliated organizations.
An undergraduate degree prepares students for professional and graduate study in business, law, medicine, counseling, higher education and other fields.
Dual majors are required for some specialized areas.
Master of Divinity required for most clergy positions, plus denominational ordination.
Obtain general knowledge of practices, procedures, guidelines and doctrine of one's faith.
Possess understanding of human spiritual and social needs.
Ph.D., Th.D. or D.Min. required for college/university/seminary teaching, research and administration.
Obtain part-time, summer, internship, volunteer experience in religious institution or bookstore, or other related activity in working with and helping people.
Develop counseling and communication skills due to the nature of the field and working with people.
May be more opportunities for specific ministries in urban areas and large religious institutions.
Obtain experience and contacts through extensive involvement in campus organizations. Leadership on the local, state and regional level is crucial.
Obtain camp experience to improve organization and counseling skills as well as network within the denominational/organizational structure.
Related Links:
United World Mission
American Academy of Religion
American Association of Pastoral Counselors
