Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Franciscan School of Theology 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 California colleges that offer ministry training.

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Franciscan School of Theology (FST)

12345 El Monte Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA

Franciscan School of Theology, located in Berkeley, California, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. The school has an enrollment of about sixty students every year. FST offers several great programs to choose from. The more popular programs among students are shown below:

• Theology
• Ministry

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office.

FST also offers student services such as job placement options and career guidance & assistance for students in need of help.

The cost of attendance is nearly $14,000 per year for the graduate programs offered. Tuition costs may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Living quarters may be offered for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $7,900 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Franciscan School of Theology for over thirty-eight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Franciscan School of Theology has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master'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

Salary & Wages

• San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $59940

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).