Theology Degree

The theology program at Union College – Lincoln 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 Nebraska colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Union College – Lincoln

301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Union College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lincoln, NE, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at Union College include:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Union College. A score within the range of 870 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Union College, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ucollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Lincoln 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

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $42800

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).