A significant percentage of Avila’s religious studies graduates continue their education by attending graduate school. Those who earn graduate degrees often plan a career as a religious studies scholar and professor. For those who plan to earn a bachelors’ degree, careers in religious education or ministry offer many options from which to choose.

Religious Education
Many religious studies majors seek employment in religious education. There are opportunities for graduates who have earned a religious studies degree in the following areas:

Adult Education Director
Director of CCD (Religion schools for public school students)
Director of Religious Education for a diocese
Elementary School Religious Education Director
High School Religion Teacher
Ministry
Ministry to the Elderly
Parish or local church Director of Religious Education
Parish Ministry
Prison Ministry
RCIA Ministry (programs for converts)
Retreat Ministry, and many others.
Social Justice Ministry
Youth Minister