Theology Degree

The theology program at Western Theological Seminary prepares students for careers in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or theological research. The program focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Program courses include: systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer theology degrees.

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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.

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

• 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).