History

Religious Studies Minor

Undergraduate Programs

Why Minor in Religious Studies?

Understand the impact of religious traditions on the past, present, and future

A Religious Studies minor will give you a broad knowledge of humanity’s rich religious heritage and the way that religion has affected history, politics, culture, and identity across time and space. This interdisciplinary minor allows you to take courses from a variety of departments at UMBC and focus on different times and places. Through this minor, you will gain skills that will help you in careers in fields such as law, politics, diplomacy, medicine, and business.

At a Glance

Religious Studies Minor

Campus Locations:
Catonsville

Department:
Department of History

College:
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

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What Are My Career Options Studying Religious Studies?

History

Based on real UMBC graduates*

288 Graduates
$63,944 Median Salary
Data shown for graduates 2011–2026.

Top Job Titles

Salary Distribution

Top Employers

  1. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5
  2. BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4
  3. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY 4
  4. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 3
  5. BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3
  6. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES & RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 3
  7. HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM 3
  8. IQRA BILINGUAL ACADEMY 2
  9. MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION 2
  10. EDWARD JONES 2

Top Industries

Job Categories

Top Locations

  1. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 35
  2. ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 11
  3. GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND 10
  4. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND 10
  5. CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND 9

* Outcomes reflect graduates Steppingblocks could match to public career data, so totals may not represent every graduate in the program. Salary figures are based only on graduates with salary data available.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.

Ready to Apply?

1

Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

2

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

3

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation

1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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