Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer ministry training.

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. This school had an enrollment of 300 students in 2010-2011. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary offers several programs to pick from. Here are the programs with more popularity among individuals:

• Ministry
• Theological and Ministerial Studies

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

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary also provides services for students including career guidance for students in need of help, job placement options, and daycare assistance for students with children.

The cost of attendance is close to $12,000 each year for the graduate programs offered. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available and the price is approximately $5,400 per year. Students at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary may qualify for financial assistance which is generally in the form of grants and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the instruction & training provided by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for over forty-three straight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 370
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $35950

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).