Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education
Focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares you to serve as religious educators. Covers planning and teaching lessons, organizing and supervising instructional activities, designing and developing instructional materials, and administering religious education programs and facilities.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Directors, Religious Activities and Education
- Median pay
- $52,100
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.3%
- Job openings a year
- 13,000
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyPhilosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $80,260
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 1,800
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan University of Steubenville OH | 26 | 72% | $20,000 |
| Wheaton College IL | 18 | 90% | $21,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University TX | 15 | 91% | $28,000 |
| Cedarville University OH | 6 | 63% | $20,000 |
| Concordia University-Chicago IL | 5 | 93% | $16,000 |