Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at United 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 Ohio colleges that offer ministry training.

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United Theological Seminary (Union, UI&U)

440 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH

United Theological Seminary, located in Dayton, OH, is a United Methodist affiliated school that gives students a comprehensive educational experience, including church leadership training through its seminary. United Theological Seminary enrolls about 400 students yearly, providing a great atmosphere for learning. United Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Ministry
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Theology

The admissions process would begin with the submission of an application, transcripts and any standardized tests, which are then reviewed by the admissions office.

United Theological Seminary also provides student services in the form of flexible courses for working or busy students and academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

United Theological Seminary has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1938. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union, UI&U 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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $49130

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).