What Can I Do With a Major In Biblical Studies & Classics?
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The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies offers multiple undergraduate program options:
- BA in Classics (with sub-plans in Greek, Latin, Greek and Latin, and Classical Civilization)
- BA in Biblical Studies
- minor programs in CNES
Our major and minor programs are part of a rigorous and exciting liberal arts education that emphasizes:
- critical reading and thinking skills
- effective oral and written communication of information and ideas
- a thorough understanding of the methods by which society, culture, and language are studied
Our students are prepared not only for graduate work in fields such as ancient Near Eastern studies, biblical studies, and classics, but also for any professional training or career that requires critical thinking and communication skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An enhanced vocabulary through the study of Latin and/or Greek
- Critical thinking and analysis skills
- Extensive knowledge of Greek and Roman culture and history, and of classical traditions
- Research skills
- Knowledge of the methods by which society, culture, and language are studied
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
Interest code: AIS
Internship & Job Search Websites
- GoldPASS
- The Social Service Job Site
- USA Jobs
- https://www.aclclassics.org/jobs
- Employment at the University - Current UMN employment opportunities, including student positions
- Higheredjobs.com
- USA Jobs
- Public Service Careers (Check out “Why Public Service?”)
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Job Board
Student Groups
Professional Organizations
- Society of Biblical Literature
- World History Association
- American Alliance of Museums
- National Council on Public History
- Society of American Archivists
- Society for Classical Studies
- The Classical Association of the Middle West and South
- Classical Languages Teachers Association
- Association of Ancient Historians
- American Translators Association
- Archeological Institute of America
- The Classical Association
- The American Classical League (ACL)
Graduate Programs in Classics & Philosophy
- Master of Arts, Classics and Medieval History, University of Oxford & MLIS, Library Sciences, Dominican University. Post grad job: Academic Editor, Walden University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, University at Buffalo
- PHD, Philosophy, University of St. Andrew. Post grad job: Schoolmaster, Mysville Academy
Graduate Programs in Biblical Studies & Theology
- Master of Divinity, Candler School of Theology. Post grad Job: Associate Rector, Christ Episcopal Church
- Leadership Development Institute, Church Planter Resident at Hope Community Church, Biblical Studies and Leadership. Post grad job: Lead Pastor, Revolution Church
Career Options
Below is a small sampling of what alumni with this major have pursued, organized by the most common career fields they go into (although keep in mind that there are Biblical Studies and Classics alumni in all eight of the career fields). For more career information for Biblical Studies major and Classics major, utilize these additional resources:
- What Can I Do With This Major - Find information about common career paths, employers, and strategies for how to build experience in different career fields
- LinkedIn's Alumni Tool - Explore thousands of alumni career pathways
- GoldPASS - Explore different job, internship, and volunteer opportunities as well as career events on campus
Note: *Asterisks denote that further education and/or training is often required