Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Aquinas Institute of Theology 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 Mississippi colleges that offer ministry training.

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Aquinas Institute of Theology

710 William Carey Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS

Aquinas Institute, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, is a Roman Catholic affiliated school that provides faith-filled students an excellent educational opportunity, including religious leadership study through its seminary. The school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Aquinas Institute offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs among students are listed below:

• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Theology
• Ministry
• Biblical Studies
• Christian Counseling

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school.

Aquinas Institute also provides student services including job placement options and career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by Aquinas Institute of Theology for over eighteen years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Aquinas Institute of Theology 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).