Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Denver 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 Colorado colleges that offer ministry training.

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Denver Seminary

11194 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO

Denver Seminary, located in Littleton, Colorado, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Protestant (Other) affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. Enrollment at Denver Seminary exceeds 990 per year. Denver Seminary offers at least ten different programs available, including degrees as high as a Doctor's degree. The more popular programs among individuals are listed below:

• Counseling Psychology
• Ministry
• Religious Education
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Religious Studies
• Christian Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials.

Denver Seminary also provides services for students such as job placement options, flexible scheduling for those with irregular schedules, and career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

Tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $15,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters are offered for students, which costs around $5,500 for the year. This school may provide financial assistance for students who qualify as grants and loans.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Denver Seminary for over forty-four 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. Denver 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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $52980

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).