Philosophy and Religion

Whether concentrating in philosophy or religion, students in this major acquire the habits of a flexible yet disciplined mind and vital skills that equip them well for a quickly changing world. the department offers a major in "philosophy and religion," within which students choose one of four concentrations: philosophy, religion, philosophy with an interdisciplinary focus or religion with an interdisciplinary focus. students completing this major develop the ability to think critically and rigorously, show increased capabilities for problem solving and analysis of arguments, and hone the ability to express themselves clearly, soundly, and persuasively in oral and written form. students concentrating in religion will gain valuable cultural competency for a global environment, vital for a host of secondary majors (intelligence analysis, political science, global business, international affairs, justice studies, etc.), and they might also do a deep dive into the texts, rituals, and ethics of a particular tradition.

Internships and other forms of individual study are available to all students who are both interested and qualified. for example, opportunities are available in law offices, drug rehabilitation centers, and the county planner's office. students should contact faculty coordinators in their areas of interest to gain further information.

• Type: Mandatory

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Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. arbitrator archivist biographer book critic campus religious director church camp director college recruiter communications coordinator community services director consumer advocate counselor diplomat editor foreign service officer foreign student advisor grant writer immigration officer intelligence agent (fbi/ cia) journalist lawyer legal assistant legislative aide librarian lobbyist management analyst marketing research analyst mediator minister/ pastor/ rabbi/ clergy missionary peace corps/ vista worker personnel manager political activist production/ publication planner professor psychiatrist psychologist public administrator public relations specialist public service officer religious education director religious youth director research assistant social worker speech writer teacher/ educator technical writer

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: