Religion
About the Major
Religion is a powerful force, with both positive and negative consequences. Religion majors develop the basic tools to understand the diversity of religious global phenomena and to interpret their cultural, historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociopolitical contexts. Students receive a truly interdisciplinary training and find themselves well prepared for advanced degrees in the humanities, social sciences, law, education, journalism and social services. The religion program complements many other programs at the University of Florida, including Latin American Studies, Sustainability Studies, Jewish Studies and Asian Studies, among others.
Our graduates have gone on to become...
- A Law Clerk for a Superior Court in Washington State
- The Academic Dean at Metropolitan University
- An Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Possible Careers for this Major
Prehealth & Prelaw
Any CLAS major may prepare you for admission to professional schools such as medical school, vet school, law school, etc.
For more possibilities visit the Career Resource Center Web Site
- Pastoral Ministry
- Peace Keeper
- Policy Developer
- Program Administrator
- Public Service Worker
- Social Service Manager
- Writer
- Conflict Resolution Specialist
- Development Specialist
- Diplomat
- Editor
- Educator
- Faith Based Service Worker
- Counselor
- Chaplain
Cool Courses You Might Take
- Religion and the Environmental Crisis (REL 2166)
- Religion and Science (REL 3160)
- Race, Religion and Rebellion (REL 3179)
- Hebrew Bible as Literature (REL 3213)
- Religion and Violence (REL 3395)
- Shamans and Prophets (REL 3898)
- Death and Afterlife (REL 3898)
- For more course descriptions, please visit the course descriptions page in the Undergraduate catalog
Some Unique Opportunities in this Major
- Russell
Jaberg Award: given annually to the top graduating
senior (or seniors) in the Department of Religion
- SOARS: Undergraduate religion organization
that plans social events and informational events on professional
opportunities
- Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions
- For more opportunities, please refer to the department website
