Theology Degree

The theology program at Faulkner University 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 Alabama colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Faulkner University (Faulkner)

1900 U S Highway 31 South, Bay Minette, AL

Faulkner University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montgomery, AL and operated as a private institution. The school's Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Around three thousand students enroll at Faulkner University yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 790 to 1404 for the SAT exam and within the range of 17 to 25 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Faulkner University. This school has an acceptance rate of around 58 percent of which only 46 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Faulkner University "Eagles" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

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

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).