Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Pontifical College Josephinum 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 Ohio colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Pontifical College Josephinum is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools for more than 55 years.

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Pontifical College Josephinum

1230 Wilberforce-Clifton Rd., Wilberforce, OH

Pontifical College Josephinum, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. This school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Pontifical College Josephinum offers several programs for students to choose from. Some of the more popular programs offered for students are:

• Philosophy
• Ministry
• Theology
• Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
• Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Pontifical College Josephinum. A score between 1525 to 2058 on the SAT, or 20 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students.

Pontifical College Josephinum also offers career guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is approximately $25,000 for graduate students and around $22,000 for undergraduate students each year. The tuition figures may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their individualized cost of attendance. Living quarters are offered and the price is around $4,700 for the year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for financial aid which is usually in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the education provided by Pontifical College Josephinum for over thirty-seven consecutive years. 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. Pontifical College Josephinum 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

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).