Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Houston Graduate 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer ministry training.

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Houston Graduate School of Theology

3201 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA

Houston Graduate School of Theology is a Protestant affiliated school located in Houston, Texas, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. This school enrolls around 200 students per year, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. Houston Graduate School of Theology offers several programs to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are listed below:

• Counseling Psychology
• Theology
• Ministry
• Theology and Religious Vocations

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by admissions staff.

Houston Graduate School of Theology also offers services for students such as help with employment opportunities for students, flexible courses for working or busy students, and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Houston Graduate School of Theology for over seventeen 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. Houston Graduate School of Theology 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

• Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $39260

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).