I want to be a pastor when I grow up and want to know what I need to major in and what college I should go to. Any suggestions.
2007-02-02 10:53:08 · 8 answers · asked by christiangurl93 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You should major in theology. Depending upon your denomination, you probably have different seminaries you could attend.
2007-02-02 10:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Purdey EP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychology would be a good major.. After your bachelors degree there will be Bible school for at least two more. Then you come out and find a position normally as a youth or associate pastor. It's a lot of work and a long time in school are you sure that God is calling you into the ministry.. After all that the pay is near minimum wage... Not the life to pick unless God gives you no choice... Jim
2007-02-02 19:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being a pastor is very rewarding, if that is what you are called to do. What you need to major in depends on your denomination, or the church you want to serve. Lots of churches do ordain women, so, if you go to one of those ask your pastor what the process is. Generally, for most 'mainstream' denominations, you will need a Masters Degree in Divinity - and that is offered at many seminaries. For your undergraduate education you can do what you want, but need to get good grades! Theology is a good option, but so would be Psycology, or social work, or non-profit agency administraion or public administration....
2007-02-02 19:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest Calvary Chapel Bible College because thats where I am going and it looks great if you really want to get into the Word. But thats just for Southern California of course, and I really don't know where you live but I am sure if you talk to a pastor in your Church you can get a good idea.
Good luck
2007-02-02 19:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Adam J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of great collages out there. The collage you want depends on what you believe. Make sure whatever collage you check out, you agree with the mission & vision statements. Here are a few great schools that I have looked @.
www.ttnbc.net - To The Nations Bible Collage-Post Falls, ID
www.houghton.edu -Houghton Collage-Adirondack Park, NY
www.bju.edu-Bob Jones University-Greensville,SC
www.rbtc.org-RHEMA-Tulsa, OK
www.gordon.edu-Gordon Collage-Boston, MA
www.trinitysem.edu-Trinity Collage/Theologial seminary-Newburgh, Indiana
www.northmeadassembly.org-NorthMead Assembly of God
www.ucc.edu-Union Christian Collage-San Fernando
La Union,PHILIPPINES
www.cccu.org-Counsil for Christian Collages & Unversities
I hope these can be helpful. Blessings on your ministry so to launch!
2007-02-02 19:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kyle R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*This is not the place to ask. First you have to go to a church that will let women be pastors, then you must find out what they require. Usually you go to a seminary or a Christian collage of that faith and major in theology. I think the Methodists are the only protestant church that ordains women. *
2007-02-02 19:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a pastor has got to be the boringest job on Earth.
2007-02-02 18:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by 2 days after my B day :) 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would avoid science if I were you.
2007-02-02 18:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋