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Religion Major

Go deeper into the why behind your faith and influence others for Christ.

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Religion

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religion

Do you want to better understand not only your own faith, but also the faith of others around the world? MVNU Religion majors gain a deeper knowledge of the Christian faith, which equips them for Kingdom service in any field.

Courses in Biblical studies, theology, and church history root students in the heart of the Christian faith. That grounding is valuable for students who have a calling to pastoral ministry and plan to continue onward to seminary, as well as students pursuing careers in fields like education, counseling, social work, medicine, art, and business.

The religion program offers a compact degree designed for students studying in any other discipline to gain deeper knowledge of the Christian faith as a second major. A double major gives you an extra edge in your career, as you will have multiple degrees under your belt by graduation. Religion majors report that they are well-prepared in graduate programs compared to their peers from other universities.

Curriculum

Explore a robust, inclusive religion curriculum, designed with a Christ-centered lens.

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Faith & learning at MVNU

At MVNU, our Christian faith is at the core of everything we do. Whether it’s opening class with prayer, diving into Scripture, or examining real-world moral and ethical challenges, we’re committed to shaping students who live out their faith with purpose. Here, you won’t just learn — you’ll be transformed.

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Travel

The School of Theology and Philosophy offers annual opportunities to travel to countries significant to the Christian faith. Recent trips include:

2015 — Turkey and Greece, where students walked in the footsteps of Paul and visited the locations where many of the New Testament and early church events took place.

2016, 2019 — Israel and Jordan, where students walked in the footsteps of Jesus and the prophets. They saw for themselves the lands where their favorite Bible stories took place and experienced the culture and history of these important places.

2017 — Germany and Switzerland, where we walked in the footsteps of the Reformers and saw the places where Western tradition was deeply shaped.

Service Learning:
  • Belize (Tropical Biology)
  • Swaziland
  • Haiti
  • Croatia, Austria & Hungary
  • Italy
  • Spain, Portugal & France
  • Greater Columbus Area
  • Orlando
  • San Francisco
  • New Orleans
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Guyana
  • Guatemala

Scholarships for Religion Majors

Need a little help with finances? We’ve got you covered. Explore scholarships, grants, and other resources to help you pay for your education.

There are over 30 endowed scholarships for students in the School of Christian Ministry with a call to ministry. 

A Nazarene Ministerial Scholarship Program in which Nazarene ministry students can participate during their four years.

MVNU has many endowed scholarships available for students of a wide variety of backgrounds and majors.

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Careers

A degree in religion from MVNU provides an excellent foundation in the Christian faith for those pursuing a host of careers. Students desiring to enter business, social work, law, communications, and more can add religion to their preparation! It is also great preparation for graduate school.

LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY

Become a pastor or join a church staff.

CHURCH PLANTING

Plant churches and get the good news out to more people.

URBAN COMPASSIONATE MINISTRY

Advocate for social justice and inclusion.

CHRISTIAN WRITING

Become an author, theologian, or researcher.

GRADUATE STUDIES

Prepare to earn an M.Div., Counseling master’s degree, and more.

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Hyson Campus Center

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The School of Christian Ministry is located on the second floor of Hyson Campus Center — a centralized hub that merges academics and campus life.

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The Dining Commons are located on the first floor of Hyson Campus Center. Pioneer College Caterers, Inc. provides numerous options, including a pizza bar, sub sandwich line, salad bar, grille line, and more.

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The Recreational Equipment Center (REC) is located on the first floor of Hyson and offers students a variety of sporting and outdoor activity equipment that can be checked out for FREE.

Hyson Campus Center MVNU Mount Vernon Nazarene University commuter lounge

Located on the first floor of Hyson Campus Center near The REC, the Commuter Lounge is a place for commuter students to hang out between classes, eat, study, or just relax. Resources include a refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, study tables, and storage lockers.

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