Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Wesley Biblical 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 Mississippi colleges that offer ministry training.

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Wesley Biblical Seminary

108 South Maple Street, Aberdeen, MS

Wesley Biblical Seminary is operated as an interdenominational Christian institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, which has a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. This school enrolls about 100 students annually, which gives students greater access to the school's faculty. Wesley Biblical Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Ministry
• Theology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff.

Wesley Biblical Seminary also provides services for students including career guidance for students in need of help, flexible scheduling for those with irregular schedules, and job placement options.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last twenty-three consecutive years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wesley Biblical Seminary has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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

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).