Religious Studies - Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

Religious Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. What You'll Do Spirituality and religion touch individuals and families, cultures and governments. As a Religious Studies major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, your educational experience will be a balanced, nonsectarian, cross-cultural one that is intended to lead you to a deeper understanding of religion in the lives of people around the world. At IUP, you'll take classes covering Western, Eastern, and indigenous religions . Some of the classes you may choose to take are Christianity, Islam, Eastern Philosophy, Religions of India, African Religions , Archaeology and the Bible, and Native North American Religions. You may also select Biblical Hebrew I and II, which will teach you the fundamental grammar and vocabulary of Classical Hebrew, the major language used in the writing of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. The IUP Religious Studies program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach and offers a generous number of free electives to accommodate a double major, minor, or internship. Some fields you may want to consider include Journalism, Anthropology, English, Fine Arts, History, International Studies , Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. What You'll Become The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies is valuable for those planning a career in religious education, religious journalism, or religious broadcasting. The program also provides an excellent background for those planning to enter Catholic, Jewish, or Protestant seminaries. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, about 404,000 people were employed as members of the clergy in 2006, and more-rapid-than-average growth in this field is expected from 2006 to 2016. View more details on Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.