How long does it take to become an ordained minister?
It depends in part on how fast you are. You need an undergraduate degree – generally four years, though a few can do it in three. It also requires a master’s degree including theological studies, which will take a minimum of three years, sometimes four. So, best case, your education will take six to eight years. Following completion of your education you will be required to serve in ministry for a minimum of a two-year period before completing the ordination process.
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