Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Westminster 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer ministry training.

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Westminster Theological Seminary

319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA

Westminster Theological Seminary, located in Glenside, PA, is a Protestant (Other) affiliated school that provides individuals a comprehensive educational opportunity, including church leadership study through its seminary. Westminster Theological Seminary had an enrollment of 600 students last year. Westminster Theological Seminary offers several programs for students to choose from. A list of the more popular programs offered for individuals are:

• Ministry
• Lay Ministry
• Theology
• Biblical Studies
• Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries

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

Westminster Theological Seminary also provides student services in the form of flexible courses for working or busy students and career counseling for students that may require additional help.

The cost of attendance is close to $13,000 each year for the graduate level programs offered. The costs may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Living accommodations are offered for students and costs around $2,600 annually. Westminster Theological Seminary may provide financial aid for those who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, having held that accreditation for the last ten straight years. For information and consumer disclosures, please check out WTS or simply request information from this portal.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westminster 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

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).