Bethany College Religious Studies One Sheet

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Bethany College’s religious studies program is distinctive in its dual focus on social justice and gender studies. You’ll gain global, religious, and cultural literacy while developing the critical-thinking and writing skills needed for success in a variety of fields.

As a religious studies major, you’ll learn to care about, respect, and enjoy religious diversity. With small, discussion-based classes, you’ll engage deeply with scholars, ideas, and traditions—and your professors will know you personally, guiding you toward your goals.

ABOUT BETHANY COLLEGE

Bethany College, founded in 1840, is the oldest private college in West Virginia. The Bethany experience focuses on academic excellence in the area of liberal arts and prepares future leaders for a lifetime of work and a life of significance.

Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling. For

Majors & Minors:

Religious Studies (major, minor) Philosophy (minor) Religion and Social Justice (minor)

What Can You Do with a Degree in Religious Studies?

Non-profit work Museum curator Counseling Community Organizing Research in higher education Attorney Political organizing

OppOrtunities & innOvatiOn

Student Opportunities

Inside the classroom, you’ll learn from professors with over 30 years of combined experience, exploring global traditions and enriching your spiritual knowledge. Outside the classroom, you’ll find opportunities for internships, fellowships, and community engagement.

Students participate in field trips, community service projects, and interfaith campus events, connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.

Graduate Accomplishments

Religious studies students at Bethany College often graduate at the top of their class, and many receive distinctive honors throughout their collegiate experience. The completion of a religious studies degree at Bethany is preparatory for a variety of career paths, as well as graduate-level programs. Graduates who held internships or fellowships have continued their studies in prestigious graduate programs across disciplines. While some of our graduates attend seminary, aspiring to ministry in its variety of forms, others have attained successful careers as healthcare workers, counselors, social workers, language instructors, and professors of religious studies.

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