What is a seminary school?
Seminaries are institutions of higher learning aimed at equipping church leaders for professional service to their congregations. Many church denominations require pastors to complete formal education at a seminary before they are officially placed in a congregation.TypesSeminaries are sponsored by a variety of denominations and may be in rural or urban areas. Some seminaries, such as the Interdenominational Theological Center, are comprised of multiple denominations within one institution.RequirementsMost seminaries require students to have a four-year undergraduate degree before being accepted for studies. Some seminaries also like to see leadership experience within the church or a written statement of call.DegreesThe master of divinity degree is the most common seminary degree, generally taking three to four years to complete. This is the degree that mainline denominations want their ordination candidates to complete before being ordained. Some seminaries also offer graduate degree
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