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- School Code: 233100
- Phone: (269) 387-1000
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- Phone: (616) 392-8555
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Ministry Training
The ministry degree program at Western 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 Michigan colleges that offer ministry training.
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Western Theological Seminary (WMU)
1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Western Theological Seminary, located in Holland, MI, is a school dedicated to providing a comprehensive education. The school maintains a Reformed Church in America affiliation, and offers priest studies through its seminary. Western Theological Seminary had an enrollment of 200 students last year. Western Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:
- Ministry
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff.
Western Theological Seminary also offers help with employment options for students.
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Western Theological Seminary for over seventy-three years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out school's website.
Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Theological Seminary offers a post-masters certificate program in ministry.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 32 |
| Female | 14 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Ministry program at Western Theological Seminary, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.29
- Average Annual Salary: $42200
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).