Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

MTSU’s new Religious Studies degree is the first for a public university in middle Tennessee. The academic study of religion contributes to the wider study of global cultures and international affairs, as well as personal and collective identities. Coursework in Religious Studies prepares students for occupations in a variety of fields, including education, research, religious ministry, counseling, human resources, and marketing. In addition to developing critical thinking skills, religious literacy helps prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and multicultural society and workforce, from jobs as wide-ranging as international business leader to elementary school teacher. MTSU classes include such activities as experiential learning, fieldwork and ethnographic projects, scholarly research, production of short documentary films, independent foreign study, and language training.

Career Path

A Religious Studies degree provides students with an invaluable foundation for a wide range of careers in which reading, writing, understanding, and analysis are essential. Employers of MTSU alumni include: State Parks, Higher Education Institutions, Religious Organizations, Counseling, Non-profit Organizations, Law Firms/Legal Departments.