1945
Kansas City, MO

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-profit

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Church of the Nazarene

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 186

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: Not applicable ; Graduate: 33%

Geographic and Educational Overview

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Nazarene Theological Seminary is located in Missouri

Missouri at a Glance:

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Jefferson City
6,154,913
69,707 sq mi
13
39
12
$9,800.00

Top Majors in Missouri:

Top Incentives in Missouri:

Top Career Pathways in Missouri:

Healthcare Management
  • Entry Level: Clinic Manager ($58,000)
  • Mid Level: Healthcare Administrator ($88,000)
  • Senior Level: Hospital Director ($135,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
  • Certifications: ACHE, RHIA
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Online Programs offered by Nazarene Theological Seminary

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Business

Bachelor of Business Administration / Human Resource Management
Certificate in School Facilities Management
Executive Certificate in General Business
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Master of Business Administration

Education

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Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Teacher Education (Alternate Route)
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Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction