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What can you do with a degree in comparative religion?
Career options for Comparative Religion graduates include**:
- social service.
- teaching.
- community development.
- museum or archival work.
- public relations.
- foreign service.
- counseling.
What are comparative religion courses?
The comparative religion major introduces students to broad theoretical issues in the academic study of religion, and encourages them to explore these issues through mastering details of the textual canons, historical traditions, social contexts, and cultural forms of religion.
Can you major in Buddhism?
Career Overview You might study Buddhism in an interdisciplinary program through university philosophy, language, history, art history or anthropology departments. Some schools offer the opportunity for you to study abroad in a Buddhist region, such as Thailand, China, Japan, Tibet or India.
Which university is best for comparative religion?
What Are the Best Comparative Religion Bachelor’s Programs? Here Are Our Top Ten:
| #1 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL |
|---|---|
| #2 | Florida International University Miami, FL |
| #3 | Arizona State University Scottsdale, AZ |
| #4 | Athens State University Athens, AL |
| #5 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL |
What can you do with a degree in Buddhist studies?
Training in Buddhist, Religious Studies and Philosophy imparts transferable skills enabling graduates to pursue careers in many directions:
- Archivist / Librarian.
- Researcher/ Scholar (Buddhologist, Archaeologist)
- Teacher.
- Religious Commentator.
- Peace Activist.
- International Organizations.
- NGOs.
How long is MA course?
The study duration of a Master of Arts degree is between 1-2 years, depending on the subject and how intensive classes are. Universities and colleges generally award Masters of Arts in fields like Languages, History, Geography, Philosophy, Fine Arts, but also Social Sciences, where they overlap with Masters of Science.
Why study comparative religion at UAB?
The program in Comparative Religion is known for its unusually large range of course offerings in the religious traditions of both the East and West. The faculty has particular strength in history, anthropology, and sociology.
How many credits do I need to major in comparative religion?
The program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Religion. No more than 20 total credits in one rubric applied to major. Full Rubric List 30 credits, to include the following:
What’s included in your course on religious diversity?
Your course concludes with a consideration of the ways people in different religions understand their particular experiences and traditions in the context of religious diversity. You see several examples of the positive and inclusive approaches that are now part of the 21st century landscape. What’s Included?