Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Nazarene 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 Missouri colleges that offer ministry training.

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Nazarene Theological Seminary

3434 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO

Nazarene Theological Seminary is a Church of the Nazarene affiliated school located in Kansas City, Missouri, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. Nazarene Theological Seminary enrolls about 300 students yearly, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. Nazarene Theological Seminary offers several great programs to pick from. The more popular enrolled programs among students are shown below:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Religious Education

The admissions process would include the submission of an application, school records and any test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials.

Nazarene Theological Seminary also provides student services in the form of help with employment options for students and career guidance for students that may require additional help.

Tuition for the graduate level programs is approximately $11,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Living quarters are available for students, and generally costs about $3,000 for the year. Nazarene Theological Seminary may help with costs by offering financial aid for those who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1970. Get more information by clicking on the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see program details, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nazarene Theological Seminary has offered the following degree 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

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).