Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer ministry training.

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Also known as Bryn Athyn College

1057A North Church Street, Hazleton, PA

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, with only approximately 200 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• History
• Ministry
• Religious Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1300 - 1780 for the SAT exam and between 17 - 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of about 44 percent of which only 22 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at brynathyn.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,700 annually. Students attending Bryn Athyn College of the New Church may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.brynathyn.edu.

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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $39260

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).