Religious studies helps students understand the Christian heritage, increase ethical sensitivity, gain understanding of and respect for other religions, and explore the relation between faith and life. Those who attend seminary are those who plan to take leadership roles in ministry.

Seminaries encourage students to acquire a broad liberal arts education at the undergraduate level. Students interested in ministry may choose to major in religion or another field of interest. Wartburg offers courses in biblical Hebrew and biblical Greek that prepare students for graduate level study of the Bible in its original languages. History, literature, and writing courses are also recommended.

About Pre-professional Majors

Pre-professional majors are tracks in undergraduate programs that prepare you for a professional degree after your bachelor’s. A pre-professional major is not a major in the traditional sense, it’s more of a track to follow.

A faculty adviser will help you pick out the best courses and activities to increase your chances of being admitted to your professional program of choice. Wartburg has stellar acceptance rates with top professional and graduate programs, but remember that just because you choose a pre-professional major and completed your plan, does not guarantee you admission to a professional program.