A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
Calvary University is a Christian college with campuses in Missouri and Colorado that utilizes The Bible as its educational foundation. Calvary is home to over 50 bachelor’s degree programs and every class includes The Bible as a required textbook...
This is one of the best places to get you basic Bible classes. The Professors here really know their stuff and it's a joy yo sit under the,
” – Kenneth from Forest View, ILOriginally founded in Jacksonville, Luther Rice College and Seminary is a Christian college in the greater Atlanta area. Luther Rice offers bachelor’s degrees in Religion with a major in Biblical Studies and three minors in Biblical Counseling...
LRU is a great university for getting an on-line education. Their courses and teaching staff are well organized and informative. The on-line interface is smooth and easy to use.
” – John from Lincolnton, NCFounded in 1897, Trinity International University is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Chicagoland area operated by the Evangelical Free Church of America. Trinity confers undergraduate degrees in over 30 academic majors focused on core...
tiu is a place that encourages the development of each student holistically. the university's aim is to create a community in which every student can maximize their impact in the world.
” – Paul from Eagle River, AKOriginally founded by the Dominican Order, Universidad Central de Bayamón is a Catholic university in northern Puerto Rico. UCB is home to four colleges of Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Business Development and Education offering 25 bachelor’s...
Originally founded by the First Church of Christ, Boise Bible College is a non-denominational Christian college with a focus on training for the ministry. BBC offers 4-year bachelor’s degree programs in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Christian...
Originally founded in a log cabin schoolhouse, Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution in central Michigan. Among the college’s 12 degree-granting programs, GLCC offers several Christian College Majors such as Advanced Biblical...
GLCC is really is a wonderful place to live and learn. The atmosphere is loving and encouraging and the professors are more than just authority figures. Everyone there really does want to help you grow and learn, in the field that you choose and in...
” – Michelle from St. Johns, MIEstablished in 1950, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. SEBTS offers programs in over 40 fields of study, awarding MA, MDiv, PhD, DMin, and doctoral degrees, as...
As the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian academy dedicated to training students for ministry. All undergraduate students attend Southern Seminary’s Boyce...
The Southern Seminary is truly serious about the Gospel. The stress the importance of academics. They also stress the importance of building community within the dorms.
” – Zach from Kentucky
Central Christian College of the Bible is a 4-year institution based in Moberly, Missouri, whose mission is to develop servant-leaders for the church. Central offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in Bible and Ministry, as well as certificates in...
Central Christian College of the Bible gives their students more than a fair share of opportunities to use what they are learning in the classroom in a real-world setting. It is a small campus where the student body feels like a family. Overall, I...
” – Michael from Cincinnati, OHWorld Mission University is a Korean, Christ-centered institution located in Los Angeles, California. WMU offers five bachelor’s degree programs, seven master’s degree programs, a doctoral degree program in Church Music, and three certificate...
Columbia Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a 57-acre campus in Decatur, Georgia. Columbia offers six master’s and doctoral degree programs in fields of study including Ministry, Theology, and Divinity. Students...
As one of 12 American institutions affiliated with the Presbyterian church, McCormick Theological Seminary is a Chicago-based seminary in the Reformed tradition. McCormick offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Ministry, and Theological Studies...
Originally founded as the Chicago Bible College, Christian Life College is a private Christ-centered institution with a Biblical foundation in the Chicagoland area. Christian Life College offers a bachelor’s degree in Ministerial Studies with eight...
Affiliated with the Church of God, Pentecostal Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school in southeast Tennessee serving both academic students and pastors. PT Seminary offers seven theological master’s degrees and a doctorate in Ministry...
Established in 1938, Kansas Christian College is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a six-building campus in Overland Park. KCC offers traditional associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in six fields of study and four online degree...
Known as “The School of the Spirit,” Valor Christian College is a private evangelical school outside of Columbus, Ohio. Valor offers 11 Christian-centric associate degrees and four 1-year certificates focusing on evangelism and ministry. The Valor...
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the Iliff School of Theology is a Christian graduate school with an emphasis on social justice. The Iliff School offers four theological master’s degrees in Divinity, Pastoral Care, Theological Studies...
Overall, Iliff is a wonderful theology school. It is a private, expensive, Methodist graduate school. There are sometimes remiss in creating an environment for student well-being, especially those of historically marginalized heritage.
” – from COLORADOEstablished in 1921, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Ankeny, Iowa. Faith offers 13 one- to four-year undergraduate programs, as well as a Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry...
When I came to Faith I wanted to learn more about God and the Bible and I have been very impressed with the academic level achieved here. The professors are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and teach in a personal and interesting way...
” – Megan from Bonaparte, IAAffiliated with the Reformed Church in America, New Brunswick Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school in central New Jersey and the first seminary established in the United States. New Brunswick offers master’s degrees in Divinity and...
From its Honolulu campus, Pacific Rim Christian University is a Christ-centered institution training students in theology and ministry. PRCU offers four bachelor’s degrees centered around the Bible, including Bible & Christian Counseling and Bible &...
With campus a short distance from the Connecticut River, Holy Apostles College and Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in the Hartford metro area. In addition to a Priestly Formation program, HA confers bachelor’s degrees in five theological...
Affiliated with the Church of God, Universidad Teologica del Caribe is a Christian institution in northern Puerto Rico dedicated to training students for ministry. Also known as the House of the Potter and the School of Prophets, UTC offers master’s...
Formed by the merger of two Presbyterian seminaries, the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school focused on training students for ministry. Louisville Seminary offers three master’s degree programs in Divinity...
As one of six United Church of Christ seminaries in the United States, Eden Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school preparing students for the ministry. Eden offers master’s degree programs in Divinity, Community Leadership, Professional...
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Redding, California. Shasta offers 16 on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs between its Education and Bible & Theology departments, as well as...
Those who are seeking a life in ministry, this would be a great start for you. You learn the basics you need such as New Testament Survey, Old Testament Survey, Hermeneutics, and Spiritual Life. These will mark out the foundation you need to advance...
” – Mark from Epsom, NHCharlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary is an Evangelical Christian institution dedicated to training future Christ-centered leaders. CCCTS offers bachelor’s degrees in Biblical Studies and Urban Christian Ministries with three...
As the largest Roman Catholic seminary in the United States, the University of St. Mary of the Lake is a graduate school in the Chicagoland area dedicated to training students for the priesthood. St. Mary of the Lake confers master’s degrees in...
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is an institution of Reform Judaism and the oldest Jewish seminary in the United States. HUC-JIR hosts a number of academic training programs for rabbis, cantors, leaders in Jewish education, and...
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a Christian graduate school in central Ohio. MTSO offers master’s degrees in Divinity, Practical Theology, Social Justice, Counseling Ministries, and Theological...
Established in 1913, Northern Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Lisle, Illinois. The seminary offers six core degree and certificate programs, providing postgraduate education in fields of study including Divinity...
Established in 1995, W. L. Bonner College is a private, 4-year institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. WLBC offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies, as well as a certificate in Christian Ministries, featuring six areas...
Founded as a response to a call for more seminaries in urban locations, the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago is a Roman Catholic grad school on the city’s south side. CTU offers nine theological master’s degree programs as well as a doctorate in...
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Church of God, Universidad Pentecostal Mizpa is a Christian university in San Juan and the oldest Pentecostal institution in Puerto Rico. UPM confers bachelor’s degrees in Christian Counseling, Biblical Studies...
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary is an evangelical Christian institution in the Washington, DC, metro region. Maple Springs offers a bachelor’s degree program in Bible Studies and the seminary confers master’s degrees in Divinity...
Founded by a Christian radio station manager, Pacific Bible College is a 2-year non-denominational Christian institution in southern Oregon focused on training students in Biblical literacy and theology. PBC offers associate degrees in Biblical...
Family of Faith Christian University is a biblically-centered institution in central Oklahoma dedicated to training future Christian disciples. Family of Faith offers a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry with four theological concentrations as...
Affiliated with the Episcopal church, Seminary of the Southwest is a Christian graduate school in Austin. Southwest grants master’s degrees in Divinity, Religion, Spiritual Formation, Chaplaincy, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally...
Founded by three rabbis, the Academy for Jewish Religion-California is a transdenominational training school for Jewish community and religious leaders in Los Angeles. AJCRA is home to Rabbinical, Cantorial, and Chaplaincy Schools holding classes...
Established in 1853, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a Christ-centered, graduate education institution located in Evanston, Illinois. Garrett-Evangelical offers seven master’s degree programs, a Doctor of Ministry degree program with six...
My view of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary is that it is the best on the North Shore. Since Garrett has accepted me as one of their students, I have grown more and more into a bold leader.
” – Jacqueline from Chicago, ILEstablished in 1855, Chicago Theological Seminary is a private, Christ-centered institution located downtown beside the University of Chicago. CTS offers master’s and doctoral degrees in seven fields of study, as well as a certificate program in...
Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...
