Why study religion?
Students who are interested in a broadly based liberal arts curriculum should consider
a major or minor in religion. Religion is inherently cross-disciplinary in that the
methods of history, literature, philosophy, linguistics, and anthropology are used. It is
also cross-cultural in that Western and non-Western, ancient and modern cultures are under
investigation.
Religion majors and minors go on to various careers. Many pursue church-related
vocations such as ministry, religious education, church music or pastoral counseling.
Others enter social work, teaching, medicine, law, business, or public service. Religion
majors and minors learn practical skills of close reading, critical thinking, and careful
writing skills essential to success in many areas of life.
Coupled with advanced degrees, the undergraduate study of religion may also be used to
prepare for an academic career such as teaching religion at the junior college, college,
or seminary level.
The American Academy of Religion has a wonderful website that further
explores the question, Why Study
Religion?. (When you click on the this link it will take you out of
this website to an external website. Use your BACK button to return to the
TCU Religion Website.)
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What academic degree do religion majors earn?
Religion is offered as a major on the Bachelor of Arts degree. This degree requires 124
semester hours built upon a core curriculum of courses in the liberal arts and sciences.
The student must complete at least 27 hours in Religion as well as a minor or a second
major in another field.
The minor in Religion consists of 18 hours and may be taken in combination with
virtually any major the university offers.
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Are scholarships available?
The student majoring in Religion is eligible to compete for all the academic
scholarships of general availability offered by the university.
The Church Vocation Grant, amounting to an award of one-half tuition, is
available to any Religion major or minor who is committed to a religious vocation and who
has the endorsement of his or her local church, synagogue, or mosque.
The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation Scholarship is available to qualified
TCU students who are members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), including
Religion majors and minors.
There may be other specific, named scholarships which may be used by the Religion
major or minor. Interested students should consult the Financial Aid Office for
information. Additional information on these scholarships can be found
at the TCU Financial Aid website: http://www.fam.tcu.edu/grants_church.asp.
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Are there opportunities for foreign study?
The Department of Religion works with the Office of International Education to provide
foreign study opportunities.
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What can I do with a Religion major?
Click here for a link to the answers!
Where can I get more information?
Contact:
Professor C. David Grant, Chair
Department of Religion
TCU Box 298100
Fort Worth, TX 76129
Telephone: (817) 257-7440. FAX: (817)
257-7495.
E-mail: d.grant@tcu.edu
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