Careers

Director of Religious Activities¹

A degree in religion, missions or biblical studies can help you pursue a number of ministry career opportunities, serving God where He sends you, from planting churches and global missions to serving in the local church. For example, a director position in Religious Activities offers a median salary of $46,980 annually with a projected growth rate of 4-5 percent over the next decade.

Postsecondary Instructor²

A ministry-related program University of the Cumberlands can also help you pursue a postsecondary teaching position in religious studies, missions or biblical ministry. With a median annual salary of $79,640, employment opportunities as a college professor or instructor are projected to grow 12 percent by 2030.

Careers:

• Local Church Pastor
• Youth Pastor
• Collegiate Minister
• International Missionary
• Church Planter
• Director of Religious Activities and Education
• Adult Ministries Director
• Christian Education Director
• Religious Education Coordinator
• Religious Studies Professor
• Ministry Instructor
• Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies

"12 Percent" Projected Growth Rate for Postsecondary Teachers by 2030²

¹Director, Religious Activities and Education
²Postsecondary Teachers