Masters degree programs may help religion students choose a career path
Posted on 4/20/2010
Although many students who choose to enroll in theology graduate schools can feel satisfied by their decision to embark on an educational path that makes them feel fulfilled, some of them may struggle to determine what they wish to do with their degree. In fact, many of these students may not realize that there are a great deal nontraditional career options to which they may apply their studies.
For example, a graduate of a masters of religious studies program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary recently decided to use what he learned to help prison inmates, news channel ABC 7 reports.
After earning his degree, Robert Miller chose to enter jail guard training in order to launch an unconventional career. While he was originally considering becoming a teacher, he decided he wanted a career that would allow him to reach individuals on a more personal level.
"I thought, how better to teach people than on a one-on-one basis, by providing rules and providing structure," he told the news source.
In the future, his experience and education may enable him to assume an administrative role at a penitentiary, according to the media outlet.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that masters degree holders can make over $2,000 more per week than individuals who only have an undergraduate degree.
For example, a graduate of a masters of religious studies program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary recently decided to use what he learned to help prison inmates, news channel ABC 7 reports.
After earning his degree, Robert Miller chose to enter jail guard training in order to launch an unconventional career. While he was originally considering becoming a teacher, he decided he wanted a career that would allow him to reach individuals on a more personal level.
"I thought, how better to teach people than on a one-on-one basis, by providing rules and providing structure," he told the news source.
In the future, his experience and education may enable him to assume an administrative role at a penitentiary, according to the media outlet.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that masters degree holders can make over $2,000 more per week than individuals who only have an undergraduate degree.
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