Experiential Learning Opportunities in Philosophy and Religion
Experiential learning opportunities are key when investigating careers in philosophy or religion, whether internships, job shadows, or informational interviews. Below is a list of locations where St. Olaf Philosophy and Religion students have completed experiential learning activities since 2000. Use this list to get started and to spark your creativity – there are numerous organizations not mentioned here that may also offer opportunities!
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
Categories of organizations include:
- Business
- Church Related
- Communications/Public Relations
- Environmental
- Government and Law
- Healthcare
- Human and Social Services
- International
- Miscellaneous
Organizations where Oles have interned in the past
- Target Corporation
- Greater Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce
- Manpower
- Augsburg Fortress Publishers
- Merrill Lynch - Wayzata, MN
- Lutheran Brotherhood - LB Community Bank & Trust
- E Group, Inc.
- Milkweed Editions
- KJ International Resources
- Luther Seminary
- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Roseville, MN
- Rejoice! Lutheran Renewal Church
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - St. Paul
- Emmaus Baptist Church
- Hosanna!
- St. Andrew's Lutheran Church - Mahtomedi, MN
- V.I.B.E. Urban Youth Ministries - St. Paul
- Augustana Lutheran Church - Minneapolis
- Northfield United Methodist Church
- Redeemer Lutheran Church - Minneapolis
- Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church - Minneapolis
- Galilee Evangelical Lutheran Church - Roseville, MN
- Christ Lutheran on Capitol Hill Church - St. Paul
- Central MN Youth for Christ
- Lilly Summer Internship
- Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Minneapolis
- Center for Modern Greek Studies, University of Minnesota
- Inspired to Serve - St. Paul Area Council of Churches
- Youth for Christ, DCLA 2003
- Camp Shalom, Inc.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church - Minneapolis
Communications/Public Relations
- Harpo Productions
- Alive Magazine
- St Olaf College, Registrar
- City Pages Media Inc.
- Southwest Journal
- Downtown Journal
- St. Dominic's Grade School
- Washington County
- Congressman Paul Ryan Constituent Services
- Isanti County Attorney's Office
- Hvistendahl, Moersch & Dorsey
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)
- Rice County Attorney's Office
- MN Coalition for the Homeless
- NARAL Pro-Choice America
- American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Axis Healthcare
- Parkview Hospital
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Memphis, TN
- Allina Medical Clinic - Cottage Grove, MN
- Eppley Institute for Cancer Research
- Mercy Medical Center - Whitewater, WI
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - St. Olaf College
- Allen Memorial Hospital - Waterloo, IA
- Amigos de las Americas
- Denver Rescue Mission
- North Central Ministry Development Center
- Friends for a Non-Violent World
- Urban Ventures
- Leaders for Social Change Summer Internship Program
- My Sister's Place-Pathways Program
- Burnsville Counseling & Healing Center
- TreeHouse
- Arab-American Family Support Center
- Yanapuma Foundation (Ecuador) - Organic agriculture intern
- Casa Hogar Benito Juarez (Mexico)
- Operation Mobilization (Bosnia)
- All Kids Can Learn International (Zambia)
- Las Salinas Schools (Nicaragua)
- The Children's Hospital (Morocco)
- Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Therapy aid
- SMSQ Architects Inc
- Cannon Valley Veterinary Clinic
- Metropolitan State University - Computer Science/MIS
GENERAL INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Where To Look- Piper Center Internship Search Resources
SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Christian Faculty Jobs
American Academy of Religion
Teaching Jobs Portal
Jobs in Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations provide information, networking, and additional training opportunities and may offer student memberships at a discount.
American Jewish Press Association
Christian Legal Society
International Association of Jewish Vocational Services
National Religious Broadcasters Association
American Academy of Religion
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Christian Brothers Services
National Association of Church Business Administration
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators
National Association of Temple Educators
American Philosophical Association
American Philosophical Practitioners Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Society for Business Ethics
LINKS which provide additional information beyond internships in the following areas.
