
Available Majors
- Religious Studies
Available Minors
- Religious Studies
- Religion and Health Care
- Women in Religion
Additional Study Options
Course Topics
- Ethics
- Biblical Studies
- American Catholicism
- Systematic Theology
- History of World Religions
What Makes Our Program Unique
Women's contributions to spirituality, religious thought and history, as well as the ecumenical and interfaith aspects of the discipline, are woven into the program and are treated in greater depth in courses devoted exclusively to these topics.
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Small class sizes and personal attention enhance the student expertise, allowing for a combination of rich lecture and robust discussion.

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The Skills and Confidence to Succeed
Capstone Experience
The capstone experience synthesizes everything you learn and has three related components:
- Preparation Workshop and Compilation of a Portfolio
- Interview with Department Faculty
- Presentation to Department Faculty, Current Students and Alumnae
Religious Studies Careers
Employers are looking for candidates who have the capacity to do quality research, analyze data critically, consider alternative perspectives, and work in a diverse environment.
A degree in Religious Studies prepares you to work in any field by:
- Cultivating intercultural awareness
- Critical thinking and writing
- Moral reasoning
- Engaging with the big questions that concern all people
Possible Career Fields
- Law School
- Medical School
- Nursing
- Clinical Psychology
- Education
- Journalism
- Business
- Policy
- Ministry
- Church Administration
Internships & Employment
Graduates are currently working as:
- Doctors and Nurses
- Teachers
- Psychologists
- Journalists
- Ordained Ministers
- Guidance Counselors
- Parish Educators
- Directors of Religious Education
- Pastoral and Youth Ministers
- Campus Ministers
- Hospital Chaplains
- Parish Music Ministers
- Leaders in Diocesan Offices
- Employees of Catholic Charities