Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Wesley 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 District Of Columbia colleges that offer ministry training.

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Wesley Theological Seminary

125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC

Wesley Theological Seminary is a United Methodist affiliated school located in Washington, DC, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. Wesley Theological Seminary had an enrollment of 700 students in 2010-2011. Wesley Theological Seminary offers several programs to select from. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are listed below:

• Ministry
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology
• Religious Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions staff.

Wesley Theological Seminary also provides student services such as academic counseling assistance for students that may require additional help and help with employment opportunities for students.

Tuition for the graduate level programs is approximately $18,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing may be offered for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $3,100 per year. Financial assistance may be provided to those that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Wesley Theological Seminary for over seventy-four straight years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit wesleyseminary.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wesley Theological Seminary 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 660
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $50760

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).