MTSU’s new Religious Studies
degree 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.
Career Path
A Religious Studies degree
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: State Parks, Higher Education Institutions, Religious Organizations,
Counseling, Non-profit Organizations, Law Firms/Legal Departments.
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
