Religion

Degree Type:

Minor

Mode of Study:

On Campus

College:

The minor in Religion helps develop a deeper understanding of the “big questions” that occur at the limits of human experience. Coursework in religion is valuable in several respects: 1) It broadens your intellectual horizons and can be spiritually fulfilling; trains you in research, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning, which are all skills desired by employers today, no matter the industry; and, if your goal is a career in ministry or graduate study of religion, this minor gives you the required foundation in theory, method, and tradition that will complement your major and open the door to further study.

Common Career Paths

Basic knowledge about other cultures and religious perspectives is indispensable. Students with an educational background in Religion have successfully gone on to professional jobs in:

Business
Counseling & Social Work
Education
Journalism
Law
Medicine
Ministry

Common Salary Ranges for Graduates

As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with educational backgrounds in Religion. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:

Philosophy and religion teacher: $88,260
Social worker: $57,880
Religious workers: $54,340
Clergy: $57,230
Directors of religious activities and education: $52,880

Average Tuition Cost

The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.

Minor Requirements

15 credits

REM 1030 God, Guilt & Death (3)	REM 2040 Religion & Philosophy of Asia (3)
REM 2010 The Bible (3)	REM 3040 Religious Pluralism (3) OR REM 3050 Reason & Romanticism (3)
REM 2030 Monotheistic Religions (3)