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Degree Requirements
MASTERS PROGRAM
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MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.Div.)
This is a three-year program that trains pastors for church service.
Students in this program can be ordained through internships and exam courses.
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Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
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MASTER OF ART in RELIGION (M.A.R.)
Anyone who wishes to further study Christianity and theology after college can continue with the MAR program.
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Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
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MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.)
This program is for graduates of a M.Div. or M.A.R. program who wish to grow a deeper and broader
theological understanding of their faith.
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Prerequisite: MDiv or MAR degree or equivalent
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
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In addition to our Master's Program, Eastern Reformed Theological Seminary offers a Certificate in Theological Studies.
Each course of study is taught at a graduate level and is designed to meet the continuing education
and training needs of laymen and women in local churches.
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Prerequisite for all Certificate Programs: High School diploma required or equivalent
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Certificate in Biblical Studies
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Certificate in Theological Studies
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Certificate in Christian Counseling
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Certificate in Missions
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After completion of a Certificate Program, qualified students can continue their studies
with a Master's Program with a faculty members' recommendation and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
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