Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Southern California 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 California colleges that offer ministry training.

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Southern California Seminary

401 15th Street, Oakland, CA

Southern California Seminary, located in El Cajon, CA, is a school dedicated to providing faith-filled education. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, and offers studies through its seminary. Southern California Seminary has an enrollment of about 200 students per year. Southern California Seminary offers several programs to pick from. Some of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Ministry
• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs.

Southern California Seminary also provides student services such as career counseling for students that may require additional help and flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

The cost of attendance is nearly $12,000 for graduate students and approximately $14,000 for undergraduate students per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their individualized cost of attendance. Student housing is offered and the price is around $5,800 annually. Some students at Southern California Seminary may qualify for financial assistance, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southern California Seminary is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission, having held that accreditation for the last twelve years. Get more information by visiting 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. Southern California Seminary 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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $67350

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).