Theology Degree

The theology program at Rabbinical Seminary of America prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Rabbinical Seminary of America

205 W Beach St, Long Beach, NY

Rabbinical Seminary of America is a Jewish theological seminary located in Flushing that offers education pathways for religion-focused students, offering training and education for potential students seeking to become rabbis. The school had an enrollment of 500 students last year. Rabbinical Seminary of America offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

• Theology
• Rabbinical Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff.

Rabbinical Seminary of America also offers academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is nearly $8,800 for both undergraduate level students and graduate programs, but may change from year to year. Students are asked to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal cost estimates. Rabbinical Seminary of America may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Rabbinical Seminary of America has been accredited by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, Accreditation Commission since 1975. To learn more about consumer disclosures and programs available, please visit the official website of the school.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rabbinical Seminary of America has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $50120

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).