Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Bacone College offers students preparation to become ordained ministers or priests in various Christian religious sects and traditions, to preach at churches or religious schools/organizations. Students seeking a divinity degree will have gained knowledge in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer ministry training.

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Bacone College

One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH

Bacone College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Muskogee, OK and operated as a private institution. The American Baptist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Bacone College.

Areas of study offered at Bacone College include:

• Nursing
• Early Childhood Education
• Sports Management
• Radiology Technician
• Business Administration

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students accepted to Bacone College have an SAT score within the range of 780 to 977, or an ACT composite score in a range of 16 to 20. 52% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 76% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $14,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Bacone College Warriors participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bacone College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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

• Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $35430

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).