About Nazarene Theological Seminary
For those called to seminary, Nazarene Theological Seminary offers a perfect harmony of faith, education, and convenience. The private, not-for-profit graduate school seeks to prepare faithful and effective ministers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Founded in 1945, the seminary offers master’s degrees, a Doctor of Ministry degree, and non-degree programs for your enlightenment. For those with busy lives, NTS has an expanding roster of online courses with delivery systems as diverse as the scriptures:
- Video conferencing in real-time
- Convene courses of face-to-face learning for a week every fall in Kansas City, Missouri
- Asynchronous courses
Always focusing on meaningful interactions and your ministry, the online programs take you on a spiritual journey that fits your schedule, bringing you closer to your calling. Amen to that!
Accreditation & Licensing
Nazarene Theological Seminary is accredited by:
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
Type:
Graduate, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Church of the NazareneEnrollment:
Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 186Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 33%Geographic and Educational Overview
Nazarene Theological Seminary is located in Missouri
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