Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Ecclesia 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 New Jersey colleges that offer ministry training.

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Ecclesia College

440 Franklin Street, Suite 500, Bloomfield, NJ

Ecclesia College is a place of learning located in Springdale, Arkansas. This school provides a variety of excellent programs for its potential students. Ecclesia College enrolls about 200 students per year, which gives students greater access to the school's faculty. Ecclesia College offers several programs to choose from. Here are the programs with more popularity among individuals:

• Christian Studies
• Sports Management
• Biblical Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• General Studies

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

Ecclesia College also offers career guidance & assistance for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition at this school is nearly $17,000, but may change each year. Students are asked to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation since 2005. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $50120

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).