Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at McCormick 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 Illinois colleges that offer ministry training.

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McCormick Theological Seminary (MacMurray)

447 East College Ave, Jacksonville, IL

McCormick Theological Seminary, located in Chicago, IL, is a Presbyterian Church affiliated school that provides potential students a comprehensive educational experience, including church leadership study through its seminary. This school has an enrollment of about 200 students each year. McCormick Theological Seminary offers several programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Ministry
• Christian Counseling
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials.

McCormick Theological Seminary also provides student services in the form of job placement options and career guidance for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is approximately $14,000, but may change yearly. Students are asked to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for potential students. The yearly cost of housing is around $4,800. McCormick Theological Seminary may provide financial aid for those that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by McCormick Theological Seminary for over seventy-five consecutive years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McCormick Theological Seminary 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).