Philosophy Resources
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Job Titles
| Clergy | Professor | Publishing |
| Guidance Counselor | Psychiatrist | Teacher |
| Journalism | Psychologist | Theologian |
| Lawyer | Public Policy Maker | Think Tank Consultant |
| Philosopher |
Personal Characteristics to be Successful
| Alert | Ethical | Questioning |
| Compassionate | Firm | Responsible |
| Creative | Imaginative | Self-disciplined |
| Critical | Inquisitive | Sympathetic |
| Curious | Investigative | Tactful |
| Dedicated | Open-minded | Understanding |
| Empathetic |
Workplace Skills
Apply theory
Come to terms with the problems of existence and ultimate values
Challenge assumptions
Communicate in logical manner
Desire to search for the purpose and understanding of life
Communicate in a logical manner
Examine own beliefs in relationship to cosmos
Experiment with ideas
Knowledge of the interrelationship of economics, history, psychology, and education
Make tough decisions
Maintain good judgment
Conceive, develop, generate ideas
Deal with the vague and unknown
Debate capabilities
Deductive reasoning
Diagnose patients' problems
Examine own beliefs
Perform ambiguous tasks
Possess analytical and problem solving skills
Possess oratory skills
Recognize the unique and different
Resolve conflict
Synthesize perceptions
Understand relationship of beliefs and values
Job Postings
Idealist Org: A non-profit organization provided to find career paths that suit your education background.
The United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: Comprehensive information for jobs to education opportunities.
Career Resources
American Philosophical Association: National Association that maintains a job search database allowing access to members only.
Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy
What do philosophy majors do? This site provides information about options with a philosophy major.
Association for the Sociology of Religion
Religious Education Association
Why Study Religion: This site provides information on all aspects of religion; its history, how it has advanced in today's society, and where it is today.
Graduate Fellowships & Scholarships
The Fund for Theological Education
Philosophy Majors
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Religion Majors
