Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University 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 Texas colleges that offer ministry training.

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Southwestern Assemblies of God University

2401 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX

Southwestern Assemblies of God University, located in Waxahachie, Texas, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Assemblies of God Church affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. Southwestern Assemblies of God University has an annual student enrollment of around 2,100. Southwestern Assemblies of God University has at least forty different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

• Biblical Studies
• Religious Education
• General Studies
• Youth Ministry

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by admissions officials.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University also offers student services including career counseling for students in need of help and job placement options.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is approximately $18,000 for undergraduate students and $12,000 for graduate programs, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Living quarters are offered for students, which costs around $3,700 each year. Southwestern Assemblies of God University may help with costs by offering financial aid for those that qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges since 1968. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Assemblies of God University 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).