Theology Degree

The theology program at Saint Bonaventure 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 New York colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Saint Bonaventure University

Also known as St. Bona/Bonas

120 French Road, Rochester, NY

Saint Bonaventure University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Bonaventure, NY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Saint Bonaventure University has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,500.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are in the range of 20 to 26 on the ACT, or 1398 to 1745 on the SAT exam. Saint Bonaventure University admits roughly 80% of students applying annually. Of those applicants accepted, around 24% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at sbu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,600 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the Saint Bonaventure University website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Bona/Bonas offers a bachelor's degree 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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $48260

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).