• Be Gracious.

    Nitha ViswanathanReligious Studies Student
    Posted March 6, 2013

    At Rosemont I have the opportunity to converse with my professors - from faith and inter-religious dialogues to finding oneself. This is the case for many students here. We connect with our professors. They invest in us and we invest in them.

  • Be Your Best Self.

    Ian Murphy, Ph.D.Religious Studies Professor
    Posted March 4, 2013

    I have taught for years at several reputable, well-known colleges, and Rosemont is by far the best. At other institutions, I taught large lecture halls filled with more than 100 students in a single class. In contrast, having fewer students in an intimate classroom setting gives Rosemont a remarkable advantage.

Religious Studies

Religious Studies

Top 5 Reasons

to obtain a religious studies degree

  • 1

    Tailored Courses

    Tailor your courses to your interests.

  • 2

    Cross Registration

    Take courses at Villanova and other nearby schools.

  • 3

    Service Opportunities.

    Alternative break trips, volunteer days, tutoring children.

  • 4

    Close Faculty Contact

    The power of small allows students and professors to get to know one another.

  • 5

    Religiously Diverse Campus

Types of Careers

a religious studies degree offers

  • 1

    Teacher

    In both the private and public sector.

  • 2

    Religious Educator

    In the parish setting.

  • 3

    Counselor

    Grief counselor, for example.

  • 4

    Public Servant

  • 5

    Psychologist

    Early assurance medical program with Drexel University Medical College and 3+4 program with Temple University School of Dentistry

Past Internships

that relate to religious studies

  • 1

    Summer Camp Counselor

  • 2

    Churches

    Early assurance medical program with Drexel University Medical College and 3+4 program with Temple University School of Dentistry

  • 3

    Government Agencies

    The United Nations, for example

  • 4

    Hospital

    Different religions have different customs when it comes to death and even medical care

  • 5

    Correctional Institutions