Religious Studies, B.S./B.A.

Religious Studies

Gain an understanding of religious philosophies and their impact on culture as they seek answers to meaning, life, and other issues.

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Religious Studies, B.S./B.A.

MTSU’s new Religious Studies major is the first for a public university in middle Tennessee. The academic study of religion contributes to the wider study of global cultures and international affairs, as well as personal and collective identities. Coursework in Religious Studies prepares students for occupations in a variety of fields, including education, research, religious ministry, counseling, human resources, and marketing. In addition to developing critical thinking skills, religious literacy helps prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and multicultural society and workforce, from jobs as wide-ranging as international business leader to elementary school teacher. MTSU classes include such activities as experiential learning, fieldwork and ethnographic projects, scholarly research, production of short documentary films, independent foreign study, and language training.

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Middle Tennessee State University leaders unveil the new Department of Political and Global Affairs during a Spring Alumni Showcase event held April 9, 2024, at the MT Center on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Pictured, from left, are College of Liberal Arts Dean Leah Lyons; Provost Mark Byrnes; Amy Atchison, political science professor and new Department of Political and Global Affairs chair; Honors College Dean John Vile; David Grubbs, professor emeritus and former Political Science chair; and George Vernardakis, professor emeritus and founder of the George, Cynthia and Roxanne Vernardakis Scholarship. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

MTSU merges areas to create new Department of Political and Global Affairs

Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Liberal Arts has merged two departments to create the Department of Political and Global Affairs.[ Read More ]

Rebekka King, top left, a professor within Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and coordinator of this semester’s Religious Studies Colloquium. Jeremy Posadas, top right, Hal S. Marchman Chair of Civic and Social Responsibility and associate professor of Religious Studies and Gender Studies at Stetson University in Central Florida. Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host the next Religious Studies Colloquium at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Academic Classroom Building, room 106 at 1751 MTSU Blvd. (Headshot of King; Headshot of Posadas; MTSU graphic)

MTSU’s Religious Studies Colloquium delves into capitalism Feb. 15 with guest lecturer

Capitalism will be the topic of discussion as Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies hosts its upcoming biannual Religious Studies Colloquium. This semester’s colloquium will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Academic Classroom Building, room 106 at 1751 MTSU Blvd. It is free and open to the public. Guest speaker Jeremy Posadas, Hal S. Marchman Chair of Civic [ Read More ]

News Briefs

Middle Tennessee State University leaders unveil the new Department of Political and Global Affairs during a Spring Alumni Showcase event held April 9, 2024, at the MT Center on campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Pictured, from left, are College of Liberal Arts Dean Leah Lyons; Provost Mark Byrnes; Amy Atchison, political science professor and new Department of Political and Global Affairs chair; Honors College Dean John Vile; David Grubbs, professor emeritus and former Political Science chair; and George Vernardakis, professor emeritus and founder of the George, Cynthia and Roxanne Vernardakis Scholarship. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

MTSU merges areas to create new Department of Political and Global Affairs

Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Liberal Arts has merged two departments to create the Department of Political and Global Affairs.[ Read More ]

Rebekka King, top left, a professor within Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and coordinator of this semester’s Religious Studies Colloquium. Jeremy Posadas, top right, Hal S. Marchman Chair of Civic and Social Responsibility and associate professor of Religious Studies and Gender Studies at Stetson University in Central Florida. Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will host the next Religious Studies Colloquium at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Academic Classroom Building, room 106 at 1751 MTSU Blvd. (Headshot of King; Headshot of Posadas; MTSU graphic)

MTSU’s Religious Studies Colloquium delves into capitalism Feb. 15 with guest lecturer

Capitalism will be the topic of discussion as Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies hosts its upcoming biannual Religious Studies Colloquium. This semester’s colloquium will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Academic Classroom Building, room 106 at 1751 MTSU Blvd. It is free and open to the public. Guest speaker Jeremy Posadas, Hal S. Marchman Chair of Civic [ Read More ]

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Religious Studies, B.S./B.A.


A Religious Studies major provides students with an invaluable foundation for a wide range of careers in which reading, writing, understanding, and analysis are essential.

Employers of MTSU alumni include:

  • Tennessee State Parks
  • Higher Education Institutions
  • Religious Organizations
  • Counseling
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Law Firms/Legal Departments
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MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake

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