General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer general studies degrees.

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

Also known as Northern Seminary

3225 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

Northern Baptist Theological Seminary is an American Baptist affiliated school located in Lombard, IL, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. The school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Northern Baptist Theological Seminary offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for students are:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Christian Counseling
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

The admissions process would include the submission of an application, student records and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by admissions officials.

Northern Seminary also provides flexible courses for those with irregular schedules.

Tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $14,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters are offered and the price is about $3,600 annually. Some students at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary may be eligible for financial assistance, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last forty-six consecutive years. Get more information by clicking on the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Annual Salary: $68640
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $70140

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).