Religion Program in Pennsylvania
The Religion program is designed for students passionate about exploring faith and theology at a Christian institution. It prepares you for careers in ministry, education, counseling and nonprofit work. Dive deep into understanding diverse beliefs while strengthening your own spiritual journey.
100%
of first-year
students receive financial aid
students receive financial aid
98%
of the class of 2025 were
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
12:1
student to faculty ratio
Study Religion at a Christian University
With a religion minor, you will examine a variety of world religions—including Judaism, Islam and religions of India, China and Japan—and explore the ways Christianity is practiced in Latin America, Africa, Asia and North America. By acquiring tools for biblical interpretation, theological reflection and religious understanding, the religion minor gives insight into your own faith as well as providing resources for becoming leaders, servants and reconcilers in church and society.
- Pastor/chaplain
- Youth pastor
- Teacher
- Social worker
- Journalist
- Humanitarian services employee
- Counselor
- Missionary
- Church educator
Programs related to Religion
In the Religion program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Religion:
Religion Minor
(18 credits)
Complete the following for your minor:
Religion Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
98% of the Class of 2025 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Meet Alumni from the Department of Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
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