Reconciliation Studies Department Home Page
A
degree in Reconciliation Studies is designed to prepare students to
live and serve in our complex multicultural world of rapid
urbanization. Use your
time at Bethel to decide how you will build up from that foundation.
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What is Your Focus?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student
that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular jobs related to Reconciliation Studies today.
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Government
Job Titles:
Policy Evaluator, Personnel Officer, Public Information Coordinator, City Manager, Public Opinion Expert, Customs Investigator, Intelligence Specialist
Potential Employers:
Government
Agencies, United Nations Agencies, Environmental Action Agencies
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree programs to enhance opportunities
- Develop competency in one or more foreign languages
- Obtain internships in government agencies
- Become familiar with government hiring procedure
- Become familiar with current events in the world
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Non-Profit Advocacy
Job Titles:
Alcohol Drug Rehabilitator, Community Services Advocator, AIDS Educator
Potential Employers:
Social Service
Agencies, Community Mediation Services, Citizens' Action Organizations, Labor Movement, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree in Social Work
- Gain volunteer and/or internship experiences in area of choice
- Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
- Obtain knowledge of grant and porposal writing techniques
- Develop listening and peer counseling skills
- Learn about a variety of cultural and economic groups in your area
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Law & Politics
Job Titles:
Politician, Political Lobbyist, Legislative Aid, Political Risk Analyst, Attorney, (International Law, Health Law, Labor & Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law),
Environmental Associate
Potential Employers:
Political Campaigns, Government Agencies, Consulting Companies
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate law programs
- Obtain paralegal training
- Obtain internships with law firms/public advocacy groups
- Serve internships with government agencies or officials
- Join student or local political organizations
- Participate in political campaigning; volunteer with public interest groups
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Human Services / Community Relations
Job Titles:
Placement Director, Volunteer Coordinator, Advocate, Social Worker, Community Organizer
Potential Employers:
Community
Mediation Services, Citizens' Action Organizations, Labor Movement,
Peace Organizations, Social Work Agencies, Mental Health Services,
Adoption/Childcare Agencies, Health and Human Services, Department of
Public Health
Strategies:
- Obtain practical experience through internships
- Pursue graduate programs for most opportunities
- Develop fluency in foreign languages and or ESL techniques
- Develop skills in working with a diverse group of people
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Education
Job Titles:
Teacher, Professor
Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree programs for best opportunities
- Obtain teaching certification in your state
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Seek part-time and summer employment in educational settings
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
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Ministry
Job Titles:
Domestic or International Missionary, Missions Board Administrator
Potential Employers:
Churches, Missions Organizations
Strategies:
- Serve with as many short-term opportunities as possible
- Pursue opportunities with a variety of missions boards
- Learn additional languages and study other cultures
- Prepare financially, emotionally, and spiritually for your ministry
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Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
Christian Career Website - http:www.christianjobs.com/
For current employment websites, type
keywords such as "social justice and peace studies"
in an online search engine.
Helpful Web Links
Need More Information?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school
or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career
Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or
stopping by CC322.
Adapted From:
http://www.kingscollege.net/sjps
http://www.manchester.edu
