Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Reformed Presbyterian 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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Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS)

1299 Church Rd, Wyncote, PA

RPTS, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is a Reformed Presbyterian Church affiliated school that offers faith-filled students a comprehensive educational opportunity, including religious leadership study through its seminary. Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary has an enrollment of about 100 students each year. Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Ministry
• Theology

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

RPTS also provides career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

This school has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1994. 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. RPTS has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).