Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

:1

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at St John’s 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.

The Ministry program at St John’s Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1976.

Learn more by requesting information now!

St John’s Seminary (SJS)

900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA

SJS is a Roman Catholic affiliated school located in Camarillo, California, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. St John's Seminary enrolls around 90 students per year, providing students an excellent learning atmosphere. SJS offers several programs to select from. The more popular programs among students are listed below:

  • Ministry
  • Religious Studies

The admissions process would begin with the submission of an application, school records and any test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials.

St John's Seminary also offers career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

This school has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities since 1951. Get more information by clicking on the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SJS offers a master's degree program in ministry.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male13
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Hispanic3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White2
Non Resident Alien4

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

Students who have completed the Ministry program at SJS, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

  • San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
    • Total Employment: 360
    • Average Hourly Rate: $25.63
    • Average Annual Salary: $53320

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants SJS accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '123855' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, St John’s Seminary may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance