What you’ll love about MTS
Your Growth
Receive the credentials and personal growth you seek for your faith and your ministry.
Your Ministry
We focus on your calling and search for a thriving ministry.
Your Career
Strengthen your theological foundation to bolster your career and take you further.
Your Success
Our model exemplifies how our faculty make time – and take time – for your success.
Your Path
Choose a thesis track or a non-thesis track — your path is up to you.
School of Theology and Christian Ministry
Your call into ministry is significant. God has given this to you. AU’s Seminary acknowledges the gravity of your unique calling, which is why we’ve made it central to the transformational education experience of all our graduate programs.
International Students
If you are an international student considering a program at AU, see our international student webpage for more information about additional application steps and requirements.
Earn a top-ranked degree!
Anderson University School of Theology is the only seminary of the Church of God in the world and is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. We are a seminary that serves the church universal from our distinctive perspective as a Church of God seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, committed to training women and men for ministry, and seeking to develop biblically grounded practice of ministry in church and society.
Earn a top-ranked degree!
Anderson University School of Theology is the only seminary of the Church of God in the world and is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. We are a seminary that serves the church universal from our distinctive perspective as a Church of God seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, committed to training women and men for ministry, and seeking to develop biblically grounded practice of ministry in church and society.
Your Path
Thesis Track: This track is for those who want a future in doctoral studies. In addition to the core studies, students complete academic research with a built in thesis.
Non-Thesis Track: For those in ministry, this track prepares leaders within the context of the local church and other ministries.
Meet Your Counselor
Adult & Grad Recruiters
Gary Agee
Seminary Recruiter & Church Relations Specialist
Jamil Al-Rabadi
International Admissions Counselor, Graduate Studies
Chloe Gabbard
Multicultural Outreach and Recruiting Counselor
Brooke Kempher
Adult and Graduate Admissions Counselor
How to Apply
Completed application materials are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Here’s how to get started:
Complete the free online application.
Within the application, you will be asked to add the email addresses of two people who will complete a recommendation form for you. When you submit your application, a short recommendation form will be automatically sent to your references. Include your reference from Pastor/Church Leader, Professor/Employer, or Personal.
Submit essay form.
Send your most recent official transcripts to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
After you’ve been accepted, submit your $50 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable but will be credited to your account.
Approved by ATS
The Anderson University School of Theology and Christian Ministry in Indiana is approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The goals for online courses are no different from those who participate in our residential programs: to deliver the highest quality, fully accredited courses in Bible, theology, church history, and pastoral ministry to students already engaged in or preparing for ministry.
Tuition
This is a 45-hour seminary program.
Program costs include:
- Credit Hour: $480
- Graduate Student Fee: $130 per semester
- Seminary Community Fee (residential students enrolled in 6 or more hours): $60 per semester
- Textbooks purchased through university bookstore program or independently
There are 3 tiers of scholarships available:
- Endowment Fund Scholarships: 25% of tuition. Every student qualifies for this level of scholarship.
- Church of God Scholarship: 50% of tuition.
- Dean’s Merit Scholarship: 100% of tuition. A fixed number of the Dean’s Scholarships are available. Interested students can email sotcm@anderson.edu for information on applying for one of the Dean’s Scholarships.