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What Can I Do With A Degree In Theology?

Villanova students are interested in Theology and Religion for a variety of reasons.

To help you connect a degree in Theology and Religion with a career, Villanova's Career Services compiled information about common employment areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.

In addition, we suggest that you explore information compiled for other majors to learn about the wide range of career opportunities for college graduates with a degree in the Humanities. Also, learn about the advantages of studying Theology and Religion at Villanova.

  • Some seek to enrich their intellectual and spiritual lives, their thoughts, and their ethical choices as they prepare themselves for professional careers. The academic study of Theology and Religion provides these students with the opportunity to formulate responses to our world's most demanding questions.

  • Others plan to pursue careers in humanitarian, philanthropic or other non-profit, charitable organizations.

  • Again others go on to work in religious organizations as campus, youth or parish ministers, educators, catechists, retreat workers, administrators, counselors, spiritual directors or in one of the many other positions such organizations offer.

  • Some choose to study Theology and Religion as a second major or minor that enhances the study of other fields in science, engineering, business, and the humanities. They plan to enter professions such as law, medicine, business, human services, education, journalism and social work, or pursue advanced studies in these and related fields, where broad, interdisciplinary, and ethical perspectives matter.

  • Quite a few take advantage of Villanova's Five-Year Bachelor/Master's Degree in Theology and pursue advanced studies in Theology, Religion, or in the above mentioned fields. They earn both admission to and financial aid from distinguished master's programs.