Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

Types of Degrees Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other theological & ministerial studies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	886
Bachelor’s Degree	412
Doctor’s Degree	206
Graduate Certificate	124
Associate Degree	42
Undergraduate Certificate	15
Basic Certificate	12

What Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to other theological & ministerial studies were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other theological & ministerial studies should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
• Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Skills for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors

A major in other theological & ministerial studies prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Majors

Some of the most crucial abilities to master while a other theological & ministerial studies student include the following:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

What Can You Do With a Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with other theological & ministerial studies:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Clergy	8.2%	$48,990
Philosophy and Religion Professors	12.3%	$71,890
Religious Workers	7.7%	$29,820

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies?

This major attracts more men than women. About 61% of the graduates in this field are male.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other theological & ministerial studies majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	12
Black or African American	32
Hispanic or Latino	30
White	271
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	62

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, too. About 1.2% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

Some degrees associated with other theological & ministerial studies may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other theological & ministerial studies careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	0.5%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	0.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	0.1%
Bachelor’s Degree	12.0%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	4.0%
Master’s Degree	40.5%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	0.4%
Doctoral Degree	36.8%
Post-Doctoral Training	6.2%

Online Other Theological & Ministerial Studies Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	7	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	2	1
Associate’s Degree	14	5
Bachelor’s Degree	29	9
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	84	28
Post-Master’s	7	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	16	6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	13	6

Majors Related to Other Theological & Ministerial Studies

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other theological & ministerial studies.

Major	Number of Grads
Divinity/Ministry	6,575
Theology	6,274
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies	207
Rabbinical Studies	175

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Jonund under License

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