Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Christian 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 Indiana colleges that offer ministry training.

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Christian Theological Seminary

2400 New York Ave, Whiting, IN

Christian Theological Seminary is a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliated school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, which has a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. The school enrolls about 200 students annually, which gives students greater access to the school's faculty. Christian Theological Seminary has several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Ministry
• Marriage Counseling And Family Therapy
• Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Patient Counseling
• Theology
• Religious Education

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 admissions officials.

The tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $11,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Living accommodations are available for students, which costs approximately $3,400 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for financial aid which is generally in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Christian Theological Seminary for over sixty-nine 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. Christian Theological Seminary has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $45050
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $33890
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $43660

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).