Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at New Brunswick 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 New Jersey colleges that offer ministry training.

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New Brunswick Theological Seminary

103 Park Ave, Nutley, NJ

New Brunswick Theological Seminary, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a school dedicated to providing faith-filled education. The school maintains a Reformed Church in America affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. New Brunswick Theological Seminary enrolls about 200 students annually, which gives students greater access to the school's faculty. New Brunswick Theological Seminary offers several programs to select from. Here are the programs with more popularity among individuals:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

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

New Brunswick Theological Seminary also offers services for students including help with employment options for students, flexible scheduling for working or busy students, and academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $12,000 per year for the graduate programs offered. The costs may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is offered and the cost is estimated to be $7,900 for the year. Some students at New Brunswick Theological Seminary may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

New Brunswick Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1997. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Brunswick 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $50120

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).