Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at The General 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 New York colleges that offer ministry training.

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The General Theological Seminary (GTS)

50 West 47th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

The General Theological Seminary, located in New York, NY, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. This school enrolls about 100 students yearly, which can provide a great learning environment for students. The General Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Christian Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office.

The General Theological Seminary also provides services for students in the form of academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help, daycare services for parents of young children, and help with employment options for students.

The cost of attendance is approximately $17,000 each year for the graduate programs offered. Tuition figures may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Living quarters may be offered for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $21,000 for the year. Students enrolled at The General Theological Seminary may qualify for aid which is usually in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the education provided by The General Theological Seminary for over seventy-five years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit gts.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. GTS 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $46870
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $50120

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).