Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities 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 Minnesota colleges that offer ministry training.

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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Also known as United Theological Seminary

935 Olson Memorial Hwy, Minneapolis, MN

United Theological Seminary, located in New Brighton, MN, is a United Church of Christ affiliated school that offers potential students an excellent educational experience, including church leadership training through its seminary. The school had an enrollment of 200 students last year. United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Theology

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities also offers student services in the form of academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.

The tuition for the graduate programs is approximately $16,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Living quarters are available on-campus for potential students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $8,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

This school has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1966. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit unitedseminary.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $45750

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).