Department of Philosophy & Religion http://www.uncwil.edu/p&r
Career Titles -- Major Skills -- Web Sites
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 Representative | *Marketing Research Analyst |
| *Author | *Denominational Executive | *Minister/Youth Minister |
| *Business Administrator | *Diplomat | *Minister of Music |
| *Campus Religious Coordinator | *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 Representative | *Religious Researcher | *Seminary Administrator |
| *Public Service Official | *Religious Staff Writer | *Social Worker |
| *Rabbi | *Religious Educational Administrator | *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
Government
Political Parties
Hospitals
Non-Profit Organizations
Media
State & Federal Government
Religious Associations
Publishing Companies
Business & Industry
Newspapers & Magazines
|
 Deductive
Reasoning |
| 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 |
Job Listings / Job Search:
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
The Society for Women in Philosophy Job Announcements
http://www.dontlabelme.com/swip.htm
Idealist - The Non-Profit Career Center* http://www.idealist.org/career.html
Philosophy in Cyberspace http://www-personal.monash.edu.au/~dey/phil/jobs.htm
MonsterTRAK http://www.monstertrak.com
Career Planning and Information:Youth With A Mission http://www.ywam.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1
Philosophy resources on the World Wide Web http://library.austin.cc.tx.us/research/w3/humanities/PHL/phl.htm
Why You Don’t Know What to Do With a Major in Philosophy
www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library/Careers_In/Choosing_
Your_Major_122_01.htm
Organizations and Associations:
SWIP: The Society for Women in Philosophy http://www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/SWIP
American Philosophy Association http://www.udel.edu/apa/
Miscellaneous Resources:The Window - philosophy on the Internet http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/phil/philo
Philosophy in Cyberspace http://www-personal.monash.edu.au/~dey/phil/
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 Nonprofit Center* http://www.nonprofits.org/
Study Web.com - Philosophy http://www.studyweb.com/History__
Social_Studies/philos_toc.htm
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/
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