Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Virginia University of Lynchburg 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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Virginia University of Lynchburg

101 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA

Virginia University of Lynchburg, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a school dedicated to providing an education guided by faith. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary.This school is also a "historically black college", or HBCU, which was among one of the schools established after the civil war to provide an educational pathway for African-American students. This school had an enrollment of 600 students in 2010-2011. Virginia University of Lynchburg offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Liberal Arts
• Religious Studies
• Ministry
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Sociology

Virginia University of Lynchburg maintains an open enrollment guideline, admitting any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, as well as any personal statements may be needed for certain programs.

Virginia University of Lynchburg also provides services for students such as career counseling for students in need of help, flexible scheduling for those with difficult working schedules, and job placement options.

The tuition is about $8,700 annually for undergraduate level students and close to $6,700 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters may be offered for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $3,000 per year. Some students at Virginia University of Lynchburg may qualify for financial assistance, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Virginia University of Lynchburg is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission, having held that accreditation for the last nine consecutive years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.

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).