Careers in Theology

Career opportunities in the area of theology are varied. The theology major prepares students for a career as teacher, religious education coordinator (integrating religious education into total parish life), liturgist (coordinating parish liturgy), campus minister, religion feature writer, or pastoral associate. The theology major also prepares students for further, graduate-level study or for the priesthood or religious life. With additional graduate study or professional training, students are prepared to become theology professors, Catholic school administrators, hospital administrators or to assume a variety of leadership positions in the life of the church.

The University's office of career and leadership development assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, by conducting an annual workshop series on interviewing and résumé writing techniques, and by maintaining an educational, vocational, and employer information resource center. Over 100 nationally known companies visit the campus annually to interview graduating seniors for positions in business and industry. Many students begin working with the office of career and leadership development during their freshman year to develop a personal career plan.