Theology Degree

The theology program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary 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 Michigan colleges that offer theology degrees.

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Sacred Heart Major Seminary

G3630 Miller Road, Suite D, Flint, MI

Sacred Heart Major Seminary is a place of learning with a Roman Catholic affiliation and is located in Detroit, MI. This school provides various excellent programs for its faith-filled students. This school had an enrollment of 400 students in 2010-2011. SHMS has several programs to pick from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Theology
• Liberal Arts
• Philosophy
• Religious, Sacred Music

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records and any test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary also offers student services such as flexible courses for working or busy students and career guidance for students that may require additional help.

This school's tuition is around $18,000 annually for undergraduate programs and about $26,000 for graduate level programs, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students at this school may qualify for financial assistance which is usually in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last twenty-three years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Theology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sacred Heart Major Seminary has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $42440

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).