Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Saint Vladimirs Orthodox 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 New York colleges that offer ministry training.

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Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary

155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY

Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary is a Russian Orthodox affiliated school located in Crestwood, New York, which maintains a seminary for students seeking to become priests. The school enrolls around sixty students per year, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Ministry
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff.

Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary also offers academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is approximately $12,000, but may change yearly. Students are asked to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary. Living accommodations may be offered for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $2,800 for the year. Students at Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary may qualify for financial assistance which is typically in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last forty consecutive years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit svots.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Vladimirs Orthodox Theological Seminary has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• 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).