Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Louisville Presbyterian Theological 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 Kentucky colleges that offer ministry training.

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Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Also known as Louisville Seminary

2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY

Louisville Seminary, located in Louisville, KY, is a Presbyterian Church affiliated school that gives faith-filled students an excellent educational experience, including religious leadership study through its seminary. This school enrolls about 200 students yearly, which gives students easier access to the school's faculty. Louisville Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Christian Counseling

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by admissions staff.

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary also offers student services in the form of career pathway counseling for students in need of help and job placement opportunities.

The cost of this school's tuition is nearly $12,000 each year for the graduate programs offered. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is offered for students, and generally costs around $4,900 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial assistance, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Louisville Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last seventy-six years. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about program details, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Louisville Seminary has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $47280

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).