Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School 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 California colleges that offer ministry training.

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Shasta Bible College and Graduate School

915 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is an institution with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Redding, California. This school provides various educational opportunities for its individuals. This school enrolls around seventy students yearly, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among students are listed below:

• Biblical Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Education
• Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school.

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School also provides career counseling assistance for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition is nearly $6,300 for graduate students and about $11,000 for undergraduate level students yearly. The prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Living accommodations are available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $2,600. This school may offer financial aid for potential students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School has been accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission since 1997. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit shasta.edu.

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

• Visalia-Porterville, CA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $58400

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).