Biblical Studies
A biblical studies minor is an academic program that provides students with an in-depth understanding of the Bible, its historical context and its theological significance.
Theology
Outcomes
A degree in Theology offers graduates a variety of career opportunities in religious and secular settings. Graduates can work as Clergy, leading religious services, providing pastoral care, and offering spiritual guidance to individuals and communities.
Others may pursue roles in religious education, teaching theology, scripture, or ethics in schools, seminaries, or religious institutions. Some graduates work in nonprofit organizations, humanitarian agencies or social services, where they provide support and assistance to vulnerable populations, often guided by their faith-based values.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $107,392
- Job Postings: 164
Average salary is based on a Pastor position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for Pastor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Theology Degree Options
Music Ministry
A Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry combines musical training with theological and pastoral education, preparing students for leadership roles in church and worship settings.
Philosophy
A Philosophy minor is an academic program designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of philosophical concepts, critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex issues.
Theology and Biblical Studies
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology and Biblical Studies is an academic program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of religious traditions, theological concepts and biblical texts.
Theology
A theology minor is an academic program that allows students to explore theological concepts, religious traditions and the impact of religion on culture and society.
Graduate School for Theology
Many of our Theology and Biblical Studies/Theology and Youth Ministry majors decide to pursue graduate school. Here is a list of some noteworthy schools that our students have attended:
- Asbury Theological Seminary
- Denver Seminary
- Duke University Divinity School
- Fuller Theological Seminary
- Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
- George W. Truett Theological Seminary
- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Princeton Theological Seminary
Internships
When you study youth ministry at USF, you will have access to the many outstanding church youth ministries in the city of Sioux Falls. The theology faculty encourage students to get involved in one of these ministries at the start of their college career. In students' junior or senior year, they will do a formal youth ministry internship.
Through the internship, students will be provided with guided, practical youth ministry experience and will be placed with an established youth pastor who has a relationship with USF.
In the course of the formal internship, students will get first-hand experience with different dimensions of youth ministry. These include leading discipleship groups, giving large group talks and organizing events and activities. Students are encouraged to use their specific gifts and talents to enhance the internship experience as past interns have made significant contributions in service, music, art, mentoring and teaching.
Similar internships are available for students whose career objective is pastoral ministry, children's ministry, campus ministry or worship & music ministry.