Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at SUM Bible College and 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 Kentucky colleges that offer ministry training.

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SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary

Also known as School of Urban Missions

10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 125, Louisville, KY

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is an educational institute with an Assemblies of God Church affiliation and is located in Oakland, CA. This school provides various educational experiences for its faith-filled students. The largest programs offered are the biblical studies bachelor's, associate's, and less than one year certificate degree programs, with around eighty students completing their coursework in the past several years.

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff.

SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary also provides student services including flexible courses for working or busy students and academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

This school's tuition is close to $10,000 annually for undergraduate students and around $5,800 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is offered and the price is about $2,600 for the year. Some students at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation has accredited the instruction & training provided by SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary for over eight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

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

• Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $47280

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).