Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 335100
- Phone: (800) 616-2787
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
82.78%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,146Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Ministry Training
The ministry degree program at Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer ministry training.
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Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne (Cairn)
320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne is a place of learning located in Langhorne, PA. This school provides a variety of educational experiences for its students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Philadelphia Biblical University - Langhorne. Philadelphia Biblical University, Langhorne offers more than twenty different programs available to students, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:
- Religious Studies
- Guidance Counselor
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Business Administration
- Social Work
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 950 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students.
PBU also provides student services including academic guidance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.
The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and around $24,000 for undergraduate students yearly. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available and the price is approximately $4,800 per year. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1967. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cairn offers a master's degree program in ministry.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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
Upon completion of the Ministry program at Cairn, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.29
- Average Annual Salary: $63000
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 380
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.00
- Average Annual Salary: $41600
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.69
- Average Annual Salary: $57600
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Cairn accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Philadelphia Biblical University – Langhorne is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Division Iii Independents)
- Basketball (Division Iii Independents)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball