Religious Studies Careers

4 POSSIBLE CAREERS WITH A RELIGIOUS STUDIES MAJOR Ordained/non-ordained clergy positions' Religious counselors" Members of the clergy perform specific spiritual functions within religious organizations and provide spiritual guidance and support to members of a church or other religious order. Many religious studies graduates pursue careers as counselors, who help individuals, couples and families cope with personal and emotional difficulties. Median annual salary: Median annual salary: $47,880 $41,500 Administratorsi Educatorsiv Administrators handle daily operations of an organization, and are often needed to run religious groups and charities. Whether teaching at Sunday school or lecturing at a college or university, religious studies graduates often pursue careers in the education sector. Median annual salary: Median annual salary: $81,080 $68,970* *Salary for postsecondary teachers http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes212011.htm "http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/mental-health-counselors-and-marriage-and-family-therapists.htm eLearnerscom "http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm "http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm