| Obtaining an online education in religion prepares | | | | To better understand what a degree in religion looks |
| students to enter a wide range of careers depending | | | | like students can research the different options. A |
| on their concentration. Students can learn about religion | | | | bachelor's degree in religion with a focus on entering |
| in regards to faith, the world, pastoral work, and more. | | | | clergy careers, for example centers on the history, |
| Many online colleges offer degree programs at all | | | | text, and theology of a chosen religion. Undergraduate |
| educational levels. | | | | training gives students the opportunity to step into |
| Students that complete a degree program in religion | | | | entry-level positions as Sunday school teachers and |
| can enter fields such as teaching, ministry, | | | | program coordinators. Graduate study prepares |
| administration, journalism, and history. The main areas | | | | students for work as ministers, counselors, professors, |
| of study that students can enter include: | | | | and researchers. |
| *Pastoral Counseling | | | | Online education in religion covers a wide range of |
| Students learn the different methods used to become | | | | subjects based on student's area of interest. Major |
| spiritual and religious counselors. Students learn about | | | | topics studied in the four main areas of learning may |
| the different aspects of their chosen religion and the | | | | include: |
| proper counseling techniques to work with clients. | | | | - Addictive Behaviors |
| Education focuses on sociology, religious perspective, | | | | - Behavioral Sciences |
| counseling theory, and human growth. | | | | - Leadership |
| *Seminary | | | | - Ethics |
| The goal of education in seminary studies is to prepare | | | | - Judaism |
| students to enter careers as priests, pastors, and | | | | - Christianity |
| other religious leaders. Education focuses on exploring | | | | - Political ReligionsThe goal of education is to train |
| the Bible and history of a particular religion. Many online | | | | students to enter a career based on their area of |
| programs dedicate schooling to Christian studies | | | | interest. Students can learn about all of these areas |
| where students examine theology, divinity, and music. | | | | through online study, which prepares them to take on |
| *Theology | | | | leadership roles within their religious communities. |
| Theology degree programs focus on the spirituality of | | | | Students that pursue a secular career are able to |
| religions and teach students how it affects people and | | | | apply their understanding of religion to government, |
| society. Students study how to live out their chosen | | | | education, and more. |
| religion and understand the philosophy behind it. Most | | | | Students can find the right program for their goals by |
| students that complete a theology degree program go | | | | researching what accredited degrees are available. Full |
| on to enter religious careers where they become | | | | accreditation is offered to qualifying programs that |
| youth leaders, missionaries, and pastors. | | | | offer the best quality education. Agencies such as the |
| *World Religion Studies | | | | Association for Biblical Higher Education ( ) can fully |
| Inside degree programs in world religion students | | | | accredited online religion programs. Enroll in an |
| explore a broad view of the field. The relationship of | | | | accredited online college today and begin training for a |
| religion and society is studied to present students with | | | | fulfilling career. |
| a thorough understanding of religion and how it impacts | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| everyday life from politics to art. With this type of | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| degree students are able to pursue secular careers in | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that |
| a variety of areas. Undergraduate study focuses on | | | | may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. |
| world religion. Students that go onto graduate level | | | | Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org. |
| training typically want to enter a religious career. | | | | |