Religious Leadership Program
The Religious Leadership program at Butler stands out for its unique backdrop at a multifaith campus. Poised to serve students of both secular ideologies and diverse religious expressions, the Religious Leadership major develops curious, ethical, and open-minded leaders for a variety of professional contexts.
Whether you plan to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds—such as social work, communications, or nonprofit leadership—or want to go specifically into a religious career or ministry, Butler’s program offers a multidisciplinary approach. Coursework invites students into the rich histories and cultural influences of religious around the world, and how religion shapes society today.
Deep insight into human nature, ethics, social movements, and leadership strategies are in-demand skills for employers across industries. Studying religion at Butler University cultivates critical thinking, textual analysis, debating skills, social and anthropological study, along with the skills needed to lead with confidence and compassion.
Where your degree can take you
Our Religion program graduates have used their training in graduate studies of religion, theology, law, public policy, medicine, and creative writing. Others have entered the non-profit sector or religious ministries or found employment in teaching, acting, politics, and other fields.