Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Saint John’s 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Saint John’s Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools for more than 55 years.

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Saint John’s Seminary

1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury Crossing, MA

Saint John's Seminary, located in Brighton, MA, is a Roman Catholic affiliated school that gives individuals an excellent educational experience, including religious leadership training through its seminary. This school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Saint John's Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Lay Ministry
• Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by the admissions office.

Saint John's Seminary also offers services for students including flexible courses for working or busy students, academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help, and help with employment options for students.

The cost of this school's tuition is close to $12,000 for graduate students and about $15,000 for undergraduate programs per year. The costs may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to those that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint John's Seminary is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, having held that accreditation for the last five years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit sjs.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint John’s Seminary 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).