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Degrees and Schools
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees are available in the subjects of Theology and Religious Education. Some master's degree programs provide certification in the areas of schools, communities and congregations.
Classes
Students typically study the following subjects:
- World religions
- Relationship between culture and religion
- Ethics and moral issues behind religions
- Ecology and religion
- Political religions
- Literature in religion
- Women in religion
Online Classes and Programs
Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in theology are available online. Some schools provide online undergraduate and graduate degrees in religious education.
Employment Requirements
The educational backgrounds of religious directors vary. Some religious directors have a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Theology or Religious Education.
The major employers of religious directors are religious organizations, colleges, universities and professional schools; elementary and secondary schools; and individual and family services.
How to Evaluate Schools and Programs
The answers to the following questions can help students select the appropriate school:
- Class sizes - Does the school provide small class sizes?
- School's Reputation - Is the school recognized for its Theology and Religious Education programs?
- Job Placement - Are students provided job placement services?
- Curriculum - What type of electives are offered?
- Financial Aid - What types of financial aid are available? Is the school qualified to provide federal financial aid?
- Accreditation - Is the school accredited by an agency which has been approved by the the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education?
Religious Directors Job Description
Religious directors oversee the activities of a denominational group's religious education programs. A religious director develops goals and plans for religious education. They promote religious learning for all age levels. Religious directors collaborate with others to promote learning in a religious community through classes, programs, religious services and family activities.
Shown below are some of the responsibilities of religious directors:
- Train and oversee religious education instructional staff members
- Select curricula for education programs
- Determine needs for religious education
- Develop a budget
- Order materials, reserve space, schedule speakers and take care of other administrative details
- Evaluate religious education personnel
- Schedule special events including camps, conferences, retreats and seminars
- Work with other ministry members to establish goals for religious education programs
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