Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Union Presbyterian 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 Virginia colleges that offer ministry training.

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Union Presbyterian Seminary

Also known as Union Presbyterian

121 College Place, Norfolk, VA

Union is a Presbyterian Church affiliated school located in Richmond, Virginia, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. Union Presbyterian Seminary has an enrollment of about 300 students each year. Union Presbyterian Seminary offers several great programs to select from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are listed below:

• Ministry
• Religious Education
• Theology

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

Union also provides services for students such as flexible courses for working or busy students, career counseling for students that may require additional help, and help with employment opportunities for students.

The cost of this school's tuition is approximately $14,000 annually for the graduate programs offered. The tuition figures may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be offered for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,200 for the year. Some students at Union Presbyterian Seminary may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Union Presbyterian Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 2005. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $45240

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).