Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School 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 Missouri colleges that offer ministry training.

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Baptist Bible College and Graduate School

11901 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School is an educational institute with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Springfield, MO. This school offers a variety of educational opportunities for its potential students. The school enrolls about 500 students yearly, which can provide a great learning environment for students. Over ten different programs are offered at Baptist Bible College and Graduate School, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. A list of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Religious Studies
• Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Biblical Studies

This school maintains an open enrollment practice, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any admissions essays may be required for certain programs.

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School also offers services for students in the form of academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help, flexible courses for working or busy students, and daycare services for parents of young children.

The cost of tuition at this school is around $8,500 for undergraduate programs and $5,300 for graduate level programs, but may change from year to year. Students should to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Baptist Bible College and Graduate School has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation since 1978. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baptist Bible College and Graduate School 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

Salary & Wages

• Kansas City, MO-KS
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $46120

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).