Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Urshan Graduate School of Theology 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 Missouri colleges that offer ministry training.

Urshan Graduate School of Theology

3017 S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO

Urshan Graduate School of Theology, located in Florissant, MO, is a Protestant (Other) affiliated school that provides individuals an excellent educational experience, including religious leadership study through its seminary. The school had an enrollment of 70 students in 2010-2011. Urshan Graduate School of Theology offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among students are listed below:

• Theology
• Ministry
• Lay Ministry

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff.

Urshan Graduate School of Theology also provides student services such as help with employment opportunities for students and academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last three consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please visit school's website.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Urshan Graduate School of Theology 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

• Springfield, MO
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $43290

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).