Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Bethany Theological Seminary 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 Illinois colleges that offer ministry training.

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Bethany Theological Seminary

2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL

Bethany Theological Seminary is a Church of Brethren affiliated school located in Richmond, Indiana, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. Bethany Theological Seminary had an enrollment of 60 students in 2010-2011. Bethany Theological Seminary has several great programs to choose from. The more popular programs among students are shown below:

• Ministry
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff.

Bethany Theological Seminary also offers student services such as academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help and flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

This school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, having held that accreditation for the last eight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethany Theological Seminary 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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $48110

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).