BA in Religious Studies (Combined BA/Master of Teaching with Teacher Certification in Grades K 6 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities) in Montclair United States | Montclair State University

In today's global landscape, religion maintains significant influence across societies and countries. On a national level, we witness everything from nuanced Supreme Court rulings on religious liberties to intense political discussions connecting faith to education, sexuality, and social justice issues. Internationally, religious factors shape political landscapes, making them central topics in mainstream media and digital platforms. Our graduates build careers in education, social services, nonprofit organizations, and legal fields, with many continuing to advanced academic studies.
The Religious Studies program equips students to examine religion as a powerful cultural, societal, and political phenomenon in contemporary life. The curriculum mandates four foundational courses covering world religions, academic methodologies for studying faith traditions, and modern interfaith dynamics. Within this updated core framework, students can choose between two culminating experiences: a conventional research seminar or a hands-on community engagement project.
Our accelerated Dual Degree/Dual Certification program combines undergraduate religious studies with graduate teacher preparation, awarding a bachelor's in Religion, elementary teaching credentials, special education certification, and a Master's in Teaching. This combined degree path, enhanced by the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills developed through secular religious studies, offers exceptional training for future educators.

Career Pathways: Education Professional, Healthcare Provider, Legal Practitioner, Nonprofit Specialist, Academic Investigator.