Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Bethel College 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 Utah colleges that offer ministry training.

Bethel College

1460 N. Moonriver Drive, Provo, UT

Bethel College is an institution with an Assemblies of God Church affiliation and is located in Hampton, VA. This school provides a variety of excellent programs for its faith-filled students. Bethel College enrolls about 80 students per year, which gives students easier access to the school's faculty. The main program offered at this school is biblical studies at the bachelor's and associate's degree levels.

The school maintains an open enrollment arrangement, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any personal statements may be requested for certain programs.

Bethel College also offers flexible courses for working or busy students.

The tuition is approximately $6,700 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for financial assistance which is typically in the form of grants and loans.

This school is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, having held that accreditation for the last four straight years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit bethel-college.com.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bethel College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).