I was wondering what kind of job is there for Mythology & World Religion?

Question

Because i was hoping there's jobs out there that just not only involve teaching but field work as well?

Can anyone help me... cuz i just decided to change my career choice/major in collge and i'm in a rut!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Answer 1

non-fiction writer.

travel consultant.

news correspondent.

journalist/columnist.

researcher.

Answer 2

You could go into archeology, and use your knowledge to help explain the paintings and artwork that you find, for example, the depictions of the gods on the sides of roman drinking vesels, or the mosaics on the walls of the greek ruins.

There are alot of career options for classics, not just teaching, though that would be the most popular.

Answer 3

You can be a tour guide for educational tours in mystical places like Tibet, Nepal, Egypt, or even Jeruseleum.

You teach & do field work at the same time. Both objectives achieved.

Answer 4

Go to Haiti and become a Voodoo witch doctor?  The Haitian government recognized Voodoo as an official religion.

Answer 5

Please try and ignore bushsaveslive's answer. I'm an actual, factual anthropologist, so I might have some insight.

A background in world religion and mythology has the potential to be especially relevant today, when many of the more important conflicts arising in our world stem from religious doctrines, conflicts, or misunderstandings. Many of today's world powers have national religions, and an understanding of religion would be essential in uderstanding the people, or the actions of the country's government. Other countries have freedom of religion, or have tried to abolish it entirely, but a comprehensive background like you might have would potentially be an even greater asset.

Being able to deconstruct the attitudes and practices of those with faith, being able to compare and contrast different people and different religions, being able to understand how and why religion makes the people of this world do what they do...to what would this not be relevant? If you're looking for teaching or field work, pursue an advanced degree. Get a Master's or PhD, because a Bachelor's degree just won't cut it for that, unless you want to teach in high school. With a little work on other areas of your knowledge, you could slip in many different directions. I've heard of religious studies majors ending up in the clergy. You have the potential to be a valuable liason for government or private agencies.

Today's rule of thumb, and it tends to look less like this the higher up you get on the academic ladder, is that degrees that aren't for a particular title aren't worth anything. People see an Accounting major and think he's doing something worthwhile. People see a Mythology and World Religion major and make idiotic comments, like "You want fries with that?"

To the "anthropologist" above...I would have never known you were an anthropologist if you hadn't said something. Up until you clarified, I simply thought you were just an ignorant jerk. Ok, well, I still do, but now I know you have a degree on top of that. But I guess I don't care how many degrees you have (we apparently have similar backgrounds, actually). You're clearly not using them here. Try and contribute something. If you were as smart as you sound like you think you are, that shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 6

Would you like fries with that?

BTW, unless you have field experience and course work, you will NOT be able to go into archaeology so you can ignore the person below who suggested that.

Oh and for the moron below, I have a master's degree in anthropology and I am an archaeologist (RPA).

Answer 7

In addition to the list of answers above, you can be a priest, religious retreat coordinator, tour guide, curator, among other things.