Career Options for Society, Culture & Religion
Society, Culture & Religion Graduates in the Workforce
Religion is an integral part of human cultures and civilizations. A Society, Culture & Religion degree examines how religion influences and shapes the world. An interdisciplinary focus is taught to study how ancient and contemporary human cultures ask and answer the ‘big questions’.
Studying cultures and religions help inform the root causes of what’s going on in the world, locally and internationally. The degree also challenges topics in fields such as, law, politics, teaching, healthcare, business, journalism and social services.
Common Occupations for Society, Culture & Religion Graduates
Here are some of the most frequently-reported career categories for Society, Culture & Religion graduates in Canada and at McMaster, according to census data and alumni outcomes:
Society, Culture & Religion graduates in the workforce can:
- Interpret ideas and information;
- Assist organizations in understanding other cultures and religious perspectives;
- Trained to deal with the problems of colliding belief systems.
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Society, Culture & Religion graduates, such as:
- Problem-solving using critical, analytical, reasoned thought;
- Interpretation and communication skills cultivated through verbal presentations, discussions and debates;
- Knowledge of social research, quantitative methods and qualitative interviewing;
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people and understand ‘both sides’;
- Training in cross-cultural inquiry and comparative evaluation.
Common Sectors of Employment
Society, Culture & Religion graduates often work in the following sectors:
Examples of Society, Culture & Religion career paths:
- Career Counselling
- Civil Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Government Agencies
- Human Rights
- International Aid Advising
- Law
- Publishing/Editing
- Social Services
- Mediation
- Human Resource Management
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