Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg 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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Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

221 Seventh Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, located in Gettysburg, PA, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg enrolls about 200 students yearly, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg has several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff.

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg also offers career counseling for students in need of help.

The tuition for the graduate level programs is approximately $15,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Living quarters may be provided for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,100 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally in the form of grants and loans.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg for over seventy-six consecutive years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit ltsg.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $35950

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).