What is Philosophy & Religion studies?
The study of philosophy develops our ability to make sense of ourselves
and our surroundings. Philosophers apply critical thinking to questions
of values and beliefs in order to understand reality, clarify the nature
of interactions between individuals and society, and come to terms with
the problems of existence and ultimate values. Different schools of
thought in economics, history, psychology, and education are based upon
differences in philosophy. Political and religious beliefs and codes
of ethic are based on philosophical assumptions. Students who study philosophy
engage in the examination of their own beliefs, the resolution of conflicts,
the search for a purpose to life, and the development of a basis for ethical
decisions.
Religion studies examine spiritual belief, practices, and worship activities. Undergraduate
courses in philosophy and religion are geared toward the preparation for life
rather than a specific type of work, and provide an excellent background for
a variety of careers. A background in philosophy and religion can help
develop character and personal skills which are extremely important in most job
situations: specifically, the abilities to listen carefully and critically; think
clearly; analyze and organize ideas; write; defend one's position rationally;
stimulate discussion; and question, confront, support, evaluate, reshape, and
understand different points of view.
Some of these jobs require education beyond the bachelor's degree.
| Administrative Assistant | Consultant | Lawyer |
| Announcer | Counselor | Lobbyist |
| Arts Consultant | Credit Analyst | Management Analyst |
| Assistant Buyer | Critic | Management Trainee |
| Associate Pastor | Customer Service Rep | Marketing Research Analyst |
| Author | Denominational Executive | Minister/Youth Minister |
| Business Administrator | Diplomat | Minister of Music |
| Campus Religious Coordin. | Director of Religious Education | Missionary |
| Campus Minister | Editorial Assistant | Newswriter |
| Chaplain | Employment Interviewer | Nursing Home Director |
| Church Building Engineer | Financial Consultant | Paralegal |
| Church Camp Director | Fund-raiser | Pastor |
| Church Secretary | Guidance Counselor | Priest |
| Claims Adjuster | Hospital Administrator | Producer/Director |
| Clergy | Insurance Underwriter | Professor |
| Columnist | Journalist | Psychologist |
| Public Policy Manager | Religious Education Teacher | Salvation Army Worker |
| Public Relations Rep | Religious Researcher | Seminary Administrator |
| Public Service Official | Religious Staff Writer | Social Worker |
| Rabbi | Religious Educational Admin. | Systems Analyst |
| Religious Bookstore Worker | Sales Representative | Technical Writer |
| YMCA/YWCA Worker |
Some Employers of Philosophy and Religion Majors:
| Advertising Agencies Consulting Firms Colleges & Universities Religious Associations Newspapers & Magazines |
Government Political Parties Hospitals Publishing Companies |
Non-Profit Organizations Media State & Federal Government Business & Industry |
| Communicating in logical manner | Interest in pursuing, exploring and explaining intangible ideas |
| Debating Skills | Self-discipline |
| Theory Development | Curiosity |
| Open-mindedness | Close, extensive reading |
| Objectivity | Work Independently |
| Oratory Skills | Problem Solving |
| Deductive Reasoning |
Philosophy Now...jobs in philosophy http://www.epistemelinks.com/Main/MainJob.asp
Philosophy - Jobs in America http://www.sozialwiss.uni-hamburg.de/cgi-bin/jobspm.pl?sprache=english&category=Amerika
Idealist - The Non-Profit Career Center* http://www.idealist.org/career.html
MonsterTRAK http://www.monstertrak.com
Youth With A Mission http://www.ywam.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Professional Associations Links
SWIP: The Society for Women in Philosophy http://www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/SWIP
American Philosophy Association http://www.udel.edu/apa/
Miscellaneous Resources:
UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon
The Window - philosophy on the Internet http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/phil/philo
Church and Ecumenical Resources* http://wcc-coe.org
About.com - philosophy http://www.philosophy.about.com/homework/philosophy/msubstudents.htm
The Wadsworth Philosophy Shoppe http://philosophy.wadsworth.com/
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/
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