Religion and Public Life

God loved this world so much that his sent his son Jesus to repair it and restore the world to God. Jesus cared for the sick, fed the hungry, reconnected families, healed people spiritually, and taught God’s vision for relationships. Jesus provided a new way for people to relate to God and one another. He called it the Kingdom of God. Jesus invites his followers to participate in God’s good work of creating a just, whole, restored, and redeemed human family. At UMHB we encourage students to explore ways they can use their gifts to participate in God’s good work of world restoration. How can we best obey Jesus’ command to love our neighbor?


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The major in Religion and Public Life

The major in Religion and Public Life is designed for students who have a passion for justice and wish to serve beyond the local church setting. This degree explores the complicated intersection between religion and American culture from historical, theological, and sociological perspectives. It will provide students with the Christian foundation to identify and contribute to the common good through vocational pathways such as law, humanitarian aid, non-profit, government service, foreign service, or peace initiatives

Why should I choose to major in Religion and Public Life ?

You will be provided with the Christian foundation to identify and contribute to the common good through vocational pathways such as law, humanitarian aid, non-profit, government service, foreign service, or peace initiatives.

What are some courses I will take?

  • CSBS 1312 Engaging the New Testament
  • CSBS 1311 Engaging the Old Testament
  • PHIL 4315 World Religions
  • CSIS 3301 Intercultural Perspectives
  • HIST 4324 Emergence of Modern America
  • CCST 4110 RPL Senior Capstone

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Students will begin their coursework with UMHB’s core curriculum. The core curriculum is anchored in the liberal arts so that all students will be equipped to write clearly, think critically, and communicate effectively as they move into their major fields of study. The major in Religion and Public Life requires 31 hours of study.

What are some career options?

With a degree in religion and public life, your future is open to many opportunities:

  • Law
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Non-profit
  • Government service
  • Foreign service
  • Peace initiatives

Who is hiring UMHB students?

UMHB students have found success in many different areas:

  • Local churches
  • Non-profit organizations
  • University Spiritual Life directors
  • Baptist General Convention of Texas
  • Go Now Missions
  • International missions organizations

Why Study Religion and Public Life at UMHB?

At UMHB we encourage students to explore ways they can use their gifts to participate in God’s good work of world restoration. How can we best obey Jesus’ command to love our neighbor?

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