PITTSBURGH — The Association of Theological Schools is reporting an increase in the number of students seeking masters of divinity degrees.
In its annual report, the Pittsburgh-based association reports the number of students seeking the basic degree for Protestant or Catholic ordination has grown by about 2,000 in the past five years, The Washington Times reported.
About 70,000 students are enrolled in the 237 American theological schools accredited by the ATS, but only 30,000 seek the “M.Div.” degree often achieved by preaching ministers.
Almost half of the students studying for masters of divinity are 35 or older, prompting a rise in the average age of students at seminaries.
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