Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Saint Paul School of Theology 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 Missouri colleges that offer ministry training.

The Ministry program at Saint Paul School of Theology is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools for more than 13 years.

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Saint Paul School of Theology

3221 McKelvey Road, Bridgeton, MO

Saint Paul School of Theology is a United Methodist affiliated school located in Kansas City, Missouri, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. Saint Paul School of Theology has an enrollment of around 300 students per year. Saint Paul School of Theology offers several programs to select from. The more popular programs among individuals are shown below:

• Theology
• Ministry

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Saint Paul School of Theology also provides career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition is close to $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are asked to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Living accommodations are available for students and costs approximately $7,600 annually. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for potential students that are eligible as grants and loans.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the instruction & training provided by Saint Paul School of Theology for over six straight years. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see program details, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Paul School of Theology has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $48110

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).