Religion
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A RELIGION OR YOUTH MINISTRY MAJOR?
While
many local churches, denominational organizations, and
missionary agencies require a seminary degree beyond
the bachelors program in Religion or Youth Ministry for employment,
others do not. Our Religion and Youth Ministry programs are
designed primarily to provide a foundation for ministry and
a stepping stone to specialization at the seminary/graduate
level. Many of the areas of service listed below will necessitate
ministerial training beyond the college experience, although
some may be entered immediately upon graduation from our
program. Moreover, having a double major could enhance a
student’s knowledge and prepare him or her for a special
field of service (for example, a double major in Religion
and Business Administration would be beneficial for those
desiring to serve as a Church Administrator or wishing to
work in the business office of a denominational agency).
Students should contact particular agencies, institutions,
and churches in order to obtain the specific prerequisites
for employment within these organizations. The following
lists offer a sampling of possibilities in the area of Christian
service, and certainly are not intended to be exhaustive
in nature.
Ministry
Fields:
Benevolence Ministry
Camp/Retreat/Resort Ministry
Chaplaincy
Children’s Ministry
Christian Counseling
Christian Education
Church Administration
Church Planting
Communication: radio, television, etc.
Crisis Ministry
Cross-Cultural Ministry
General Evangelism
Journalism
Missionary service
Orphanages
Parachurch organizations
Pastorate
Sports Evangelism
Student Ministry (college campus setting)
Teaching
Urban Ministry
Women’s Ministry
Youth Ministry (local church setting)
