Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Saint Johns University 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 Minnesota colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Saint Johns University is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools for more than 56 years.

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Saint Johns University

Also known as Saint John's

720 Fourth Ave. South, Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Johns University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Collegeville, Minnesota, which is a predominantly rural area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Johns University.

Areas of study offered at Saint Johns University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 22 to 29 on the ACT, or 1406 to 1933 on the SAT. Saint Johns University accepts approximately 70% of applicants annually. Of those students accepted, about 40% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,600 annually. Saint Johns University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Johns University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.csbsju.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Johns University offers a master's degree program in ministry.

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

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).