Theology Degree

The theology program at Stillman College 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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Stillman College (Springhill)

4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL

Stillman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Stillman College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

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• Nursing
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Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 800 to 915 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stillman College. 46% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Stillman College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

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Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stillman College 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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $47060

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).