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Walker
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Amount of years on average to get a theology degree?
How long on average does it take to obtain a pastoral/theology degree at a base level? What are the minimum years needed?
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Simeon Snow
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You can usually get a bachelor's level theology degree within the usual four years an undergrad degree takes or by having it as a minor in such a degree.
If you're talking a masters of divinity, it will often take 3-5 years depending on the program you apply to and what pace you go at. Masters degrees usually give you more flexibility on timeline.
If you're wanting to do pastor work these days, an official degree is less and less required unless the denomination you're a part of have a preferred track for their pastors to come through.
If you're talking a masters of divinity, it will often take 3-5 years depending on the program you apply to and what pace you go at. Masters degrees usually give you more flexibility on timeline.
If you're wanting to do pastor work these days, an official degree is less and less required unless the denomination you're a part of have a preferred track for their pastors to come through.
Kikanza Nuri-Robins
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Hi Walker.
Many mainline Christian denominations require a bachelor's degree and a Master in Divinity degree. The BA takes about 4 years. The MDiv takes 2 or 3 years. Some denominations require that you also study Greek, Hebrew, or Latin. That may add an additional year or two. Some denominations offer a preaching license without any formal schooling. It is best to check with a minister in your own faith tradition to be clear and to get the correct information. In addition to the academic degrees, ordination requirements include an internship of a year or two, training and practice as a chaplain in a hospital setting for 3-12 months, completion of an extensive psychological examination, and passing examinations in theology, worship, and polity (governance).
Many mainline Christian denominations require a bachelor's degree and a Master in Divinity degree. The BA takes about 4 years. The MDiv takes 2 or 3 years. Some denominations require that you also study Greek, Hebrew, or Latin. That may add an additional year or two. Some denominations offer a preaching license without any formal schooling. It is best to check with a minister in your own faith tradition to be clear and to get the correct information. In addition to the academic degrees, ordination requirements include an internship of a year or two, training and practice as a chaplain in a hospital setting for 3-12 months, completion of an extensive psychological examination, and passing examinations in theology, worship, and polity (governance).
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Amount of years on average to get a theology degree?
It depends on what type of degree you're pursuing
Associate's degree = 2 years; usually at a community college
Bachelor's degree: 4 years at a college/university; you can pursue a religion major (religious studies, religion, etc.)
Master's degree: usually 2 years; can be taken at a university or at a seminary or divinity school; allows you to work in a religious institution
Doctor's degree: another 2 years after the Master's
The type of degree you pursue depends on what you want to do with it. For instance if you want to be a minister or pastor, you would have to check with the denomination you want to pastor in. Most denominations have their own educational requirements.
It depends on what type of degree you're pursuing
Associate's degree = 2 years; usually at a community college
Bachelor's degree: 4 years at a college/university; you can pursue a religion major (religious studies, religion, etc.)
Master's degree: usually 2 years; can be taken at a university or at a seminary or divinity school; allows you to work in a religious institution
Doctor's degree: another 2 years after the Master's
The type of degree you pursue depends on what you want to do with it. For instance if you want to be a minister or pastor, you would have to check with the denomination you want to pastor in. Most denominations have their own educational requirements.