Explore Life’s Big Questions. Prepare for a Meaningful Career.
Our alumni go on to thrive in a wide range of fields—including law, medicine, nonprofit work, education, public policy, and more. No matter your path, a degree in Religious Studies gives you the intellectual agility and human-centered perspective that today’s careers demand.
RELS can easily pair with double majors and multiple minors. Some RELS courses may count toward your major or minor and your GenEd requirements at the same time. Be sure to check out our major and minor degree checksheets for more information on our courses and the requirements for a degree or minor.
Our majors graduate with a powerful set of tools:
Deep cultural insight
Critical thinking grounded in real-world context
The ability to navigate complexity and difference with integrity
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Religious Studies graduates follow diverse and meaningful career paths—our alumni (both majors and minors) are doing incredible things across a wide range of fields. They’ve gone on to become:
We’re excited to meet you and answer any questions you have about our programs, faculty, or student opportunities.
Whether you're interested in scheduling a visit, sitting in on a class, or connecting with a specific professor, we’re here to help. Please reach out to our administrative coordinator, Rebecca Hall-Davis at rebeccahd@ou.edu, or contact us through our departmental email at rels@ou.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
731 Elm Ave.
Norman OK 73019
Email: rels@ou.edu
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