And if this is your understanding, it is important to be clear about the academic requirements for ordination within your particular religion. These requirements are important in academic planning. Other religion majors choose to teach. Teaching religious studies is possible with a major in religion at a parochial or private school. This requires some advanced planning in academics with regard to obtaining a Master's Degree and subsequently a Ph.D. Graduate studies carry a wide range of interests from biblical studies, comparative religions, archeological studies, and the list goes on.
Some people find themselves working on a local church staff after receiving a degree in Religion.
In this capacity, one may be a Director of Christian Education, Youth Minister, a Missions Outreach Person, or Director of Program Ministries. The religion major gives you the Biblical perspective that most congregations like to have in staff person. A person with good people skills, good organizational skills, and a degree majoring in religion is a Senior Pastor's dream. In some cases, there are certification processes that are not required but helpful if you wish to be a staff person. You will want to review the denomination's standard or the individual church's standards.