1956
Saint Louis, MO

About Covenant Theological Seminary

Covenant Theological Seminary provides a fulfilling educational experience in ministry to a diverse community of students with like-minded goals of service.  A graduate, private, not-for-profit institution, CTS holds to an engaging culture led by faculty who are leading Bible scholars.  Develop critical knowledge and skills through a whole-person training experience with Covenant Theological Seminary.

CTS online programs are available to those strapped for time between career and other life commitments.  Specifically designed for ministry leaders, online master’s programs offer curriculums in Biblical and theological studies as well as ministry.  Courses can be completely fully online.

Accreditation & Licensing

Covenant Theological Seminary is accredited by:

Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Type:

Graduate, Private not-for-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

The Presbyterian Church in America

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 706

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 31%

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

Online Programs offered by Covenant Theological Seminary

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All Programs

Religion & Philosophy

Master of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Ministry
Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Frequently Asked Questions About Covenant Theological Seminary

Is Covenant Theological Seminary accredited?

Yes. Covenant Theological Seminary is institutionally accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

How many online programs does Covenant Theological Seminary offer?

Covenant Theological Seminary offers 3 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.

What degree levels does Covenant Theological Seminary offer?

Covenant Theological Seminary is focused on master's-level programs.

How should students contact admissions at Covenant Theological Seminary?

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Is Covenant Theological Seminary expensive, and what are the tuition costs?

Roughly speaking, Covenant Theological Seminary falls into GetEducated’s $$$ tuition tier, which points to a higher tuition range.

How quickly can I enroll at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.

What should transfer students ask Covenant Theological Seminary first?

The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.

Is Covenant Theological Seminary military friendly?

Covenant Theological Seminary does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.

How can students request information from Covenant Theological Seminary through GetEducated?

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What documents are most commonly required for Covenant Theological Seminary applications?

Most listed programs ask for Official College Transcript(s) and Additional Materials May Be Required. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.

Does Covenant Theological Seminary accept life experience credit?

Covenant Theological Seminary does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.

Are Covenant Theological Seminary programs fully online or mixed?

Covenant Theological Seminary includes 100% Online and Mostly Online options, so students should check the format of their specific program before applying.

Do any Covenant Theological Seminary programs have specialized accreditation?

Program-specific accreditors include Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Covenant Theological Seminary?

For programs with both totals published, in-state and out-of-state tuition totals are typically the same.

Do any Covenant Theological Seminary programs have state authorization limitations?

State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.

How often can students start at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Covenant Theological Seminary, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.

How should working adults compare Covenant Theological Seminary programs?

Working adults should confirm program format, total cost, timeline, and application requirements before choosing a path.

What should students compare before choosing a Covenant Theological Seminary program?

Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.

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Covenant Theological Seminary is located in Missouri

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