Christian Liberal Art Universities

By Calli Wolfenden, Staff Writer
 

Liberal arts is the degree for the academic “renaissance man.” Rather than a deep dive into a single area of study, a liberal arts degree explores multiple, serving as a sort of blanket major. It covers math, natural sciences, social sciences, literature, philosophy, history, and even languages. For those who want to be proficient all-around, the liberal arts degree provides a way for students to thrive academically and sharpen their well-rounded skill set.

Choosing to major in liberal arts at a Christian college means exploring these different subjects with a Christian perspective and seeing how the Bible and faith interact with each of them. At a Christian college, you’ll get spiritual guidance as well as academic and professional instruction. As you broaden your knowledge and expand your skill set, learning to research, communicate, and be curious, you’ll also have unique opportunities to grow spiritually and learn how each area of life truly depends on the Lord.

Career Options for those who choose to major in liberal arts:

• Public Relations Specialist: A Public Relations Specialist is in charge of maintaining or improving the company’s reputation. They work to create a positive public image through communicating achievements, good works, community engagement, or other good things with the press, social media, or other public outlets. They also handle crisis management for negative events or bad publicity, working to minimize the damage to the company/client’s image. 
• Project Manager: A Project Manager oversees to completion projects within a company, planning, creating timelines, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring that objectives are met. They coordinate with others involved in the different projects, such as stakeholders, teams, and clients. 
• Graphic Designer: Graphic designers are artists who work with technology to create virtual pieces related to branding, websites, advertisements, or many other electronic visuals that inform, educate, or bring users to the desired platform. They work closely with marketing departments or clients to execute their vision and create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and on-brand. Graphic designers have a strong grasp of both artistic design and technology.
• Human Resources Specialist/Manager: A Human Resources Manager oversees the employees in a workforce, ensuring that HR policies and labor laws are complied with. They also serve a function of peacekeeping, as one of their primary functions is conflict-resolution and fostering a positive work environment. Typically, they also handle onboarding, training, and hiring of new employees.
• Journalist: A Journalist’s main job is to inform the public about current events or trends as accurately as possible. They do this by conducting interviews, research, and investigations and compiling the accounts and presenting them as objectively as possible. They must adhere to ethical standards and verify their sources of information. Their work may be presented in a variety of mediums, such as newspapers, radio, or television, among others.
• Social Worker: Social Workers provide help to families and communities as they deal with issues that arise in their everyday lives, such as health, mental illness, poverty, and more. They can provide therapy to individuals, families, or groups, and assess the difficulties facing clients. Their goal is to improve the well-being of their clients and provide strategies that help them cope with and overcome issues. They may be employed at hospitals, social service agencies, or schools.
• Teacher: A teacher deals with educating students on one or more topics at some level or degree. They could work with elementary students, middle school students, high school students, or even adults. A teacher’s primary goal is to bring understanding about a subject, language, or idea to students and help them achieve their learning goals.

Average placement rates for those with a liberal arts degree are not available, but because of the variety in education and skills that the degree offers, there is a lot of potential for employment. A liberal arts degree prepares you for various fields of work and gives you skills that are applicable and desirable to most employers across the board. The average annual salary for someone with a liberal arts degree is around $41,000, but because of how diverse the opportunities are, the potential earning is also quite varied. Now, just because the degree prepares you for multiple professions, it does not guarantee success. So, what can you do while working toward your liberal arts degree to boost your chances of jumpstarting your career upon graduation?

A liberal arts degree is broad, encompassing studies in social science, the humanities, natural science, and math. It provides you with many desirable skills, such as writing, communication, research, analytical thinking, and more. These traits are soft skills that are desirable to most employers, but technical skills and industry knowledge are also necessary to be considered for many career jobs. So, if you know what industry you are interested in going into with your liberal arts degree, then consider classes or a minor that focuses on that area. Tailor your education to meet your goals.

Additionally, prioritize internships, especially ones that are relevant to your desired career. Experience is king on your resume, so internships that show that you’ve worked in a related setting and have an idea of how the industry works are very attractive to potential employers. Network with your supervisors/coworkers at your internships, keep in contact with them, ask them questions, and make an impression as someone who is genuinely interested in the work and improving as a professional. Connect with your professors and others in your major as well—you never know which contact could be the one who tells you about an upcoming job opening, writes you a glowing recommendation, or gets you the job.

Liberal arts is all about creating well-rounded individuals, but that means exploring multiple subjects and excelling in different areas. Curiosity, flexibility, and critical thinking are necessary traits, as you’ll take your knack for learning and being adaptable into the career world, likely filling roles that require someone capable of wearing multiple hats. Strong communication skills are key. A huge part of the liberal arts degree is communication, whether that is written, spoken, or through the arts. Being a powerful and clear communicator is perhaps the strongest trait needed of most jobs with a liberal arts degree, so if that’s not your strength, start prioritizing it. These traits will prepare you for roles in business, research, the arts, or even potentially in ministry.

Work Cited:

• “Liberal Arts Salary: Hourly Rate March 2025 USA.” ZipRecruiter, 2025, www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Liberal-Arts-Salary.

By Calli Wolfenden, Staff Writer
 

1 Peter 4:10
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

With a liberal arts degree, you could choose to be in children’s ministry, Sunday school, Church or ministry administration/management, or many other roles within education and operations of a church or ministry. With further education, you could even be a pastor or a licensed educator, preaching sermons or teaching students at a Christian college. Counseling, with further education, is also a real possibility for ministry, whether that’s at a Church, in a school, or part of a ministry to prisons, military, or just the community.

Going on mission trips or being a full-time missionary is also a potential role with a liberal arts degree. Being able to adapt to new cultures and customs while effectively sharing the gospel are great examples of how the skills and characteristics gained from a liberal arts degree can be used in the mission field. Whether in the Church or in a ministry setting, there are many applications for the skills and strengths of someone who chooses to major in liberal arts.

A Liberal arts degree opens doors to so many different career paths and professions, whether that be business, research, arts, or ministry. If you are a naturally curious person, enjoy multiple areas of study, have great communication skills, and are adaptable and ready to roll with the punches, then perhaps the Lord is calling you to pursue a liberal arts degree!