Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies

Types of Degrees Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	113
Undergraduate Certificate	39
Associate Degree	22
Basic Certificate	16
Master’s Degree	9
Graduate Certificate	8

What Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Majors

Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• 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 Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies:

• 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 Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Majors

Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• 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 Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies:

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

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies?

This major tends to be male dominated. About 80% of recent graduates are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	1
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	5
White	89
International Students	6
Other Races/Ethnicities	6

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies. About 5.3% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies

Some careers associated with pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. 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 pre-theology/pre-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 Pre-Theology/Pre-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)	6	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	3	2
Associate’s Degree	6	4
Bachelor’s Degree	4	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	2	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to pre-theology/pre-ministerial studies.

Major	Number of Grads
Divinity/Ministry	6,575
Theology	6,274
Other Theological & Ministerial Studies	1,697
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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