Graduates from the Department of
Theology and Religious Studies undertake diverse paths after leaving the University of San Francisco. Our alumni enter the field of teaching in
Catholic elementary and high schools, become directors of faith formation and
campus ministry, work in conjunction with non-profit organizations nationally
and internationally, join the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, attend law school, and a variety of graduate programs nationally and
internationally.
Alumni: In Their Own Words
"As a Theology and Religious Studies major, I
learned how religions and faiths influence personal lives, affect
politics,
encourage social justice, maintain traditionalism, support free will... I learned
about the sources and history from which different indigenous, western,
and
eastern traditions came from and the context in which they were
understood; I learned how to be
critical of religions; I learned to be respectful. But,
even more importantly, I learned my
responsibility- as a student, as an American, as a human being. Because of the relativity of what I learned as a
student of this major to my personal, social, and global life, I know that I
will use the tools, knowledge, and intuition rooted in my experiences in and
out of the classroom throughout my future." Hannah
Dioselina Mora, 2010
"Theology and Religious Studies gives you an opportunity to
explore the spiritual dimension of your identity. It encourages you to question your worldview
and opens the door to broader horizons.
It equips you with an in-depth knowledge of particular religious
traditions, which enables you to make informed decisions about matters of faith
and belief. Dialogue with supportive
faculty members helps you deepen your own self-understanding.” Robert Grashaw, 2008
"My time as a Theology and Religious Studies major at USF was
characterized by a close-knit community of professors and students, working in
a collaborative effort to articulate a faith-based response to many of the
challenging questions facing our world. The community that I encountered as an
undergraduate awakened a sense of personal ownership of my Catholic faith and
prepared me wonderfully for the responsibilities of teaching religion at the
high school level." Randy Aust, 2007
