Theology Degree

The theology program at Assumption College for Sisters prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer theology degrees.

Assumption College for Sisters

250 Moore Street, Hackensack, NJ

Assumption College for Sisters is a 2-year private school dedicated to offering a practical education for students located in and around Mendham. Assumption College for Sisters offers several great programs to pick from. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Liberal Arts
• Theology

To help students and recent graduates, Assumption College for Sisters may provide student services including:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance

ACS is located on the current Morris Catholic High School located in Denville, New Jersey.  The college encompasses a computer lab, classroom, student lounge, dining room, kitchen and administrative offices for the staff at ACS.   Students matriculating at ACS will be provided access to the Morris Catholic High School library, science lab, and designated classroom areas.
Students interested in enrolling in the Assumption College program must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the college.  Any woman who is a member of a Catholic religious community can apply for admissions at ACS. Regardless of race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, students can apply for the ACS program.  For students in a serious discernment process, the school recommends scheduling an appointment with the spiritual director at ACS with our without being part of the formation program.  Lay students may register for either philosophy or theology programs and audit other courses offered by ACS.

This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1965. Please visit acs350.org for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Assumption College for Sisters offers a less than two-year award program in theology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $50120

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).