Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Brite Divinity 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 Delaware colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Brite Divinity School is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1942.

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Brite Divinity School

240 Continental Dr Ste 108, Newark, DE

Brite Divinity School, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliated school that provides students an excellent educational experience, including church leadership study through its seminary. The school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Brite Divinity School offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Biblical Studies
• Religious Studies
• Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

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

Brite Divinity School also offers career guidance & assistance for students in need of help.

Tuition for the graduate level programs is approximately $18,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available and the price is about $5,500 per year. Some students at Brite Divinity School may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Brite Divinity School has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 2007. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit tcu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brite Divinity School has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $63000
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $41600
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $57600

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).