Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Heritage Christian University 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 Alabama colleges that offer ministry training.

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Heritage Christian University

1500 East Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL

Heritage Christian University, located in Florence, Alabama, is a Churches of Christ affiliated school that gives potential students a comprehensive educational experience, including church leadership training through its seminary. The school has an enrollment of about ninety students every year. Heritage Christian University has several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Ministry

This school has an open enrollment guideline, admitting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts and records, as well as any letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

Heritage Christian University also provides student services such as help with employment opportunities for students and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $4,600 for graduate students and around $11,000 for undergraduate level students per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. Living accommodations are offered and the price is approximately $3,300 per year. Students attending Heritage Christian University may qualify for financial assistance which is generally in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Heritage Christian University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, having held that accreditation for the last twenty-five straight 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. Heritage Christian University 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

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).