Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Princeton 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 New Jersey colleges that offer ministry training.

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Princeton Theological Seminary

Also known as Princeton Seminary, PTS

99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ

Princeton Seminary is a Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Princeton, New Jersey, which maintains a seminary for faith-filled students seeking to become priests. Princeton Theological Seminary had an enrollment of 600 students in 2010-2011. Princeton Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Religious Education

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

Princeton Theological Seminary also offers services for students in the form of career pathway counseling for students in need of help, job placement opportunities, and daycare assistance for students with children.

The cost of attendance is nearly $16,000 per year for the graduate level programs offered. The prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Living accommodations are available and the cost is estimated to be $3,300 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial assistance, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by Princeton Theological Seminary for over seventy-five years. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Princeton Seminary, PTS 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

• 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).