Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at New Orleans Baptist 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 Louisiana colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools for more than 13 years.

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS)

2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is a Southern Baptist affiliated school located in New Orleans, Louisiana, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among students are listed below:

• Ministry
• Biblical Studies
• Christian Studies
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Religious Education

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

NOBTS also provides services for students in the form of career guidance & assistance for students in need of help, daycare assistance for students with children, and job placement options.

The cost of this school's tuition is approximately $4,800 for graduate students and approximately $6,300 for undergraduate programs annually. The prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their individualized cost of attendance. Housing may be offered for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $2,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to potential students that meet the necessary requirements.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 2007. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit nobts.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $35870

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).