Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 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 Illinois colleges that offer ministry training.

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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC)

1032 W. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, is an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliated school that provides students a comprehensive educational experience, including church leadership study through its seminary. This school has an enrollment of about 300 students per year. Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers several programs for students to choose from. Some of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Christian Counseling

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office.

Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago also provides services for students in the form of flexible scheduling for those with irregular schedules, career guidance & assistance for students in need of help, and job placement options.

This school's tuition for the graduate level programs is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Living accommodations are available and the price is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for potential students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

LSTC is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, having held that accreditation for the last thirty-nine years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

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

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $45050
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $33890
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $43660

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).