Religious studies revolve around the concepts of ultimate values derived from varied cultures and traditions. It also focuses on the association of these values with our worldly lives. The presentations brings light on the scope of religious studies, its significance, the career paths in religious studies, the things you didn’t know about the course, etc.

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2. Religious Studies teaches about the traditions and their
ultimate values in relation to our lives.
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The subject focuses on the
relevance of religion and its
history. Also, the subject classifies
religion into ancient and modern
religions to make the subject more
understandable.
SCOPE OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES

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Career paths for a religious major
Religious Studies have shown significant growth
throughout the years. It has opened up various career
paths like law, education, social work, research, etc.

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Benefits for religious studies major
Helps the students to explore human traditional ethics and gain
varied experiences
Helps to analyse society
and its culture.

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Students are introduced to various employment
opportunities with guaranteed growth.
Increases student’s
knowledge about the
cultures of different
countries.

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Fields in religious studies
American religious history –
explores religious traditions in
America and its emerging
problems.
Old testament – students who wish to explore the history and
culture of ancient Israel,

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Ancient Christianity – teaches
students about the history of
ancient Christianity.

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Asian religions – enables
students to study the
development of Asian
religions along with in-depth
research.
Islamic studies – students study history and
development of Islam religion.

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New Testament – the doctoral program at Yale enables students
to attain knowledge about the New Testament texts.
Judaic studies – students study the
critical knowledge of Jews, their
culture, history, etc.

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Why should you study religious studies?
It is a diversified and multi-
disciplinary subject that enables
students to explore all the
cultures over the world i.e. both
ancient and modern. The subject
provides preparation simply for
living in a global world.

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Things you don’t know about religions
Religious Studies opens up the
scope of the readings which are not
available to you in everyday life like
Bible is a human text, as are all
sacred text.

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There many genres found in
bible or other text, certain
bible stories are not unique,
etc.
Short courses in religious studies

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Religious studies offers introduction
to various short courses all over the
world like Greek mythology, ritual
and religion in prehistory, Buddhism
and psychology ,biblical studies and
ministry, political theology for
peace, nationalism religion and
violence summer seminar ,etc.

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Labour statistics after b.a
(religious studies)
Since the graduates are equipped
with high critical thinking and
writing skills, they are a major
attraction to various companies.
Graduates earn an average starting
salary of $36,955 and a mid-career
salary of $72,243 after pursuing a
degree in Religious Studies.

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