Northeastern Seminary | Ministry Education Programs
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An integrated theological formation that imparts wholeness to the world
Northeastern Seminary
Our
fully online
or in-person courses allow flexibility for working adults to answer questions about
who God is calling them to be.
Visit Virtually
Explore Programs
Who is God Calling You to be?
At Northeastern Seminary, you will deepen your understanding of Scripture and connect it with your God-given passion to serve your community. You receive an
accredited theological education
that is built on the solid foundation of the Gospel and tailored to support your unique calling to Christian ministry. Courses incorporate a deep sensitivity to spiritual direction, which equips you to bring understanding and a new vision to your path in Christian ministry and leadership.
Through a flexible curriculum, you can earn a seminary degree through fully online coursework or at our campus located at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York.
Growing Partnerships
Northeastern Seminary & Roberts Wesleyan University
Northeastern Seminary's scope of theological education and ministry preparations continues to expand as an embedded school of Roberts Wesleyan University. Explore a fully online Associates in Biblical Studies degree or Bachelors in Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Religion & Philosophy.
Read More Here
Seminary Programs- Rochester, NY and Online
Start Dates
The current start dates for upcoming semesters are:
Summer: May 20, 2026
Fall: August 2026
Apply
Part & Full-time
Complete your degree at the pace that you want from wherever you want. Learn more about being an online student at the link below.
Online
Affordable Education
Wondering how much seminary costs? Contact an admissions representative to find out if you are eligible for financial aid, scholarships, or assistance.
Tuition & Aid
At Northeastern Seminary I was able to connect with classmates from different geographical locations and see how our heart beats for the same mission. Although we are in different denominations, different walks of life, and different contexts of ministry, we all share a common heart to see our world revived in Christ.
Jonathan Belschwinder, Director of Ministry United Church of Cohoes
What is Happening at Northeastern Seminary
Blog
How God is Moving in this World
Our community of ministry leaders, alumni, students and faculty share their hearts for the world in our blog. Read about it here.
Blog
Northeastern Seminary Podcast
Dive into the conversations we are having.
Listen Here
Upcoming Events
Events
Northeastern Students Are
215
Students
26
Different US States
6
Nations
61%
Women
21-73
Year Olds
47%
Historically Marginalized People
71%
Leaders in Church
or Community
Northeastern Seminary
Where the unchanging essentials of biblical and historic Christianity are combined with a responsive attitude toward contemporary culture—where Christ-centered people of different ages, ethnicities, and denominations gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation, and proven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world.
Build Your Ministry Skills
Earn a Certificate
Transform your calling into a
certificate program
—ideal if you are seeking to add a new skill set to your existing graduate-level credentials. Begin or continue your theological education to respond to the challenges of ministry and Christian leadership.
Earn a Masters Degree
Combine multiple stackable certificates to build the formational experience into an accredited seminary degree that fits your professional goals and calling to Christian ministry. Students can earn a
Master of Arts
or
Master of Divinity
online or on-campus.
Earn your D.Min Degree
Earn your
Doctor of Ministry
online in as few as 3 years from Northeastern Seminary. Bi-annual residencies offer a regular rhythm of spiritual retreat alongside intensive two-week courses centering on theology and ministry practice
Seminary Admissions: How it Works
Wondering if seminary is for you?
Northeastern Seminary offers a variety of theological education opportunities that include seminary degrees, stackable certificate programs, and professional development webinars. While our seminary is associated with Free Methodism and Wesleyan theological traditions, we welcome students from numerous Christian denominations.
We offer robust online seminary programs, or students can join us in Rochester for courses exploring theology, Biblical studies, and Christian ministry education. Our graduates pursue pathways in chaplaincy, a variety of ministry settings, Christian education, non-profit organizations, community advocacy, and academia.
1.
Recognize Your Calling
Identify the role God has called you to and
explore the opportunities
to fulfill your purpose in Christian ministry, education, or leadership.
2.
Find the Classes or Academic Program You Need
Find the online or in-person courses that will equip you with the skills and understanding you need. Then, consider if
a seminary degree
or certificate program fits your calling.
3.
Complete Your Free Application
Take the next step in all that God has planned for you when you
submit your online application
to Northeastern Seminary.
Stackable Curriculum
Start with an exploration of what God is calling you to do through a certificate and build towards a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctor of Ministry degree.
Build Your Own in Scripture, Theology or Ministry
Certificate in Chaplaincy
Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Certificate in Biblical Interpretation
Certificate in Black Church Studies
Master of Divinity
Ministry Practice, M.A.
Spiritual Formation, M.A.
Theological Studies, M.A.
Theology & Social Justice, M.A
.
Transformational Leadership, M.A.
Doctor of Ministry
Many of us first are first taught that we are sinful and thus undeserving of God’s generous forgiveness and love - because we start the story with Genesis 3. But there is another theological stream that begins to tell the story of salvation from a different starting point- Genesis 1-2. It roots an understanding of human nature not first in 'the Fall,' but first in being created in the image of God and being declared by God to be 'very good.'
Rebecca Letterman, Being Human Course
To know these Scriptures well we must understand the context in which they were composed. This is true not only of the popular books of the Bible, but also for the parts of the Bible that are often ignored. Understanding the major themes and sections will speak to their relevancy for ministry in the 21st century and open up the whole Bible as a resource for ministry and spiritual formation.
David Carr, Being in the Word Course
His (Christ's) appearance in our midst has made it undeniably clear that changing the human heart and changing human society are not separate tasks, but are as interconnected as the two beams of the cross.”
Henri J.M. Nouwen
Skip to main content
Skip to footer
An integrated theological formation that imparts wholeness to the world
Northeastern Seminary
Our
fully online
or in-person courses allow flexibility for working adults to answer questions about
who God is calling them to be.
Visit Virtually
Explore Programs
Who is God Calling You to be?
At Northeastern Seminary, you will deepen your understanding of Scripture and connect it with your God-given passion to serve your community. You receive an
accredited theological education
that is built on the solid foundation of the Gospel and tailored to support your unique calling to Christian ministry. Courses incorporate a deep sensitivity to spiritual direction, which equips you to bring understanding and a new vision to your path in Christian ministry and leadership.
Through a flexible curriculum, you can earn a seminary degree through fully online coursework or at our campus located at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York.
Growing Partnerships
Northeastern Seminary & Roberts Wesleyan University
Northeastern Seminary's scope of theological education and ministry preparations continues to expand as an embedded school of Roberts Wesleyan University. Explore a fully online Associates in Biblical Studies degree or Bachelors in Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Religion & Philosophy.
Read More Here
Seminary Programs- Rochester, NY and Online
Start Dates
The current start dates for upcoming semesters are:
Summer: May 20, 2026
Fall: August 2026
Apply
Part & Full-time
Complete your degree at the pace that you want from wherever you want. Learn more about being an online student at the link below.
Online
Affordable Education
Wondering how much seminary costs? Contact an admissions representative to find out if you are eligible for financial aid, scholarships, or assistance.
Tuition & Aid
At Northeastern Seminary I was able to connect with classmates from different geographical locations and see how our heart beats for the same mission. Although we are in different denominations, different walks of life, and different contexts of ministry, we all share a common heart to see our world revived in Christ.
Jonathan Belschwinder, Director of Ministry United Church of Cohoes
What is Happening at Northeastern Seminary
Blog
How God is Moving in this World
Our community of ministry leaders, alumni, students and faculty share their hearts for the world in our blog. Read about it here.
Blog
Northeastern Seminary Podcast
Dive into the conversations we are having.
Listen Here
Upcoming Events
Events
Northeastern Students Are
215
Students
26
Different US States
6
Nations
61%
Women
21-73
Year Olds
47%
Historically Marginalized People
71%
Leaders in Church
or Community
Northeastern Seminary
Where the unchanging essentials of biblical and historic Christianity are combined with a responsive attitude toward contemporary culture—where Christ-centered people of different ages, ethnicities, and denominations gain the theological understanding, spiritual formation, and proven skills necessary for effective ministry to the church and the world.
Build Your Ministry Skills
Earn a Certificate
Transform your calling into a
certificate program
—ideal if you are seeking to add a new skill set to your existing graduate-level credentials. Begin or continue your theological education to respond to the challenges of ministry and Christian leadership.
Earn a Masters Degree
Combine multiple stackable certificates to build the formational experience into an accredited seminary degree that fits your professional goals and calling to Christian ministry. Students can earn a
Master of Arts
or
Master of Divinity
online or on-campus.
Earn your D.Min Degree
Earn your
Doctor of Ministry
online in as few as 3 years from Northeastern Seminary. Bi-annual residencies offer a regular rhythm of spiritual retreat alongside intensive two-week courses centering on theology and ministry practice
Seminary Admissions: How it Works
Wondering if seminary is for you?
Northeastern Seminary offers a variety of theological education opportunities that include seminary degrees, stackable certificate programs, and professional development webinars. While our seminary is associated with Free Methodism and Wesleyan theological traditions, we welcome students from numerous Christian denominations.
We offer robust online seminary programs, or students can join us in Rochester for courses exploring theology, Biblical studies, and Christian ministry education. Our graduates pursue pathways in chaplaincy, a variety of ministry settings, Christian education, non-profit organizations, community advocacy, and academia.
1.
Recognize Your Calling
Identify the role God has called you to and
explore the opportunities
to fulfill your purpose in Christian ministry, education, or leadership.
2.
Find the Classes or Academic Program You Need
Find the online or in-person courses that will equip you with the skills and understanding you need. Then, consider if
a seminary degree
or certificate program fits your calling.
3.
Complete Your Free Application
Take the next step in all that God has planned for you when you
submit your online application
to Northeastern Seminary.
Stackable Curriculum
Start with an exploration of what God is calling you to do through a certificate and build towards a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctor of Ministry degree.
Build Your Own in Scripture, Theology or Ministry
Certificate in Chaplaincy
Certificate in Spiritual Direction
Certificate in Biblical Interpretation
Certificate in Black Church Studies
Master of Divinity
Ministry Practice, M.A.
Spiritual Formation, M.A.
Theological Studies, M.A.
Theology & Social Justice, M.A
.
Transformational Leadership, M.A.
Doctor of Ministry
Many of us first are first taught that we are sinful and thus undeserving of God’s generous forgiveness and love - because we start the story with Genesis 3. But there is another theological stream that begins to tell the story of salvation from a different starting point- Genesis 1-2. It roots an understanding of human nature not first in 'the Fall,' but first in being created in the image of God and being declared by God to be 'very good.'
Rebecca Letterman, Being Human Course
To know these Scriptures well we must understand the context in which they were composed. This is true not only of the popular books of the Bible, but also for the parts of the Bible that are often ignored. Understanding the major themes and sections will speak to their relevancy for ministry in the 21st century and open up the whole Bible as a resource for ministry and spiritual formation.
David Carr, Being in the Word Course
His (Christ's) appearance in our midst has made it undeniably clear that changing the human heart and changing human society are not separate tasks, but are as interconnected as the two beams of the cross.”
Henri J.M. Nouwen