religious studies
Study of religious behaviour, beliefs, and institutions from a secular point of view and based on methodologies from various fields such as anthropology, sociology, and philosophy.
religious studies — study of religious behaviour, beliefs, and institutions from a secular point of view and based on methodologies from various fields such as anthropology, sociology, and philosophy. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.32/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 3 occupations in our catalogue, including religious education teacher at secondary school, religion scientific researcher, and religious studies lecturer.
Occupations that require religious studies
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Frequently asked questions
What is religious studies?
Study of religious behaviour, beliefs, and institutions from a secular point of view and based on methodologies from various fields such as anthropology, sociology, and philosophy.
What category of skill is religious studies?
ESCO classifies religious studies under the knowledge category, specifically in the religion and theology subcategory.
Is religious studies an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the enduring band (SCI 49.32/100) — a human-connection anchor whose value is projected to hold or grow through 2030. This is a durable skill to invest in — high human-connection skills consistently resist automation.
Which jobs require religious studies?
In our catalogue, 3 occupations list religious studies as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include religious education teacher at secondary school, religion scientific researcher, religious studies lecturer.
How transferable is religious studies between industries?
ESCO tags religious studies as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is religious studies the same as the study of religion?
Yes — religious studies is also known as the study of religion, or the study of God. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn religious studies?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands religious studies and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.