Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Mount Angel 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 Oregon colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Mount Angel Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1978.

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Mount Angel Seminary

8307 S.E. Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR

Mount Angel Seminary, located in Saint Benedict, OR, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. The school has an enrollment of about 200 students per year. Mount Angel Seminary offers several programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies
• Philosophy
• Theology
• Ministry

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff.

Mount Angel Seminary also provides career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

The cost of this school's tuition is nearly $20,000 for both graduate level programs and undergraduates per year. The prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Housing may be provided for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,700 per year. Some students at Mount Angel Seminary may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, having held that accreditation for the last eighty-four consecutive years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit mountangelabbey.org.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mount Angel 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

Salary & Wages

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $49440

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).