Covenant Theological Seminary | Training for a Lifetime of Ministry
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Covenant Theological Seminary | Training for a Lifetime of Ministry
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Biblical training for a lifetime of ministry
We equip pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry.
Apply Now
Apply Now
Pastors
Learn to preach the Bible and equip the church
Counselors
Become a clinically trained, biblically faithful counselor
Ministry leaders
Learn to lead faithful and effective ministries
The church deserves trained leaders.
Church leaders should be equipped in the Bible, ministry skills, and be committed to spiritual growth, both for themselves and others. However, many church leaders don't last in ministry because they are missing one of these areas.
Our curriculum is designed to:
grow you in your walk with Christ
equip you to preach & teach the Bible
develop a theological outlook rooted in Scripture
enhance your ministry skills
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
The Covenant Experience
Most people don't last in ministry because they feel frustrated and under-prepared. At Covenant Theological Seminary our unique whole-person training produces capable pastors and ministry leaders. The result is that you have an impact and can flourish for a lifetime of ministry while the church gets the faithful leadership it deserves.
Biblical Faithfulness
Learn the Bible from the ones who translated it. Our faculty were the largest contributors to the ESV Study Bible.
Spiritual Formation
Our unique whole-person approach helps you draw closer to Jesus. You'll grow in emotional and spiritual depth as you study the Bible.
Pastoral Excellence
Our faculty aren't just Bible scholars. They're pastors who teach you how to serve the Church as you rightly handle the word of truth.
Cultural Engagement
Learn to apply the gospel to the world around you. You’ll grow in your ability to effectively and winsomely reach non-believers for Christ.
Apply Now
Apply Now
Alumni Testimonials
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
Joseph Tee (MDiv ‘21)
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
“Covenant challenged my head and my heart in profoundly biblical ways. Every single class really challenged me in my Christian walk. And not only in the classroom—what happens outside the classroom impacted me just as deeply. The kind, patient, caring gospel community was refreshing and life-changing for me. The whole experience brought deeper understanding of the beauty of the gospel and how to apply it graciously in my own local context in Singapore. I am forever grateful for that.”
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
Rev. Craig Harris (MDiv ‘18)
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
"Covenant’s whole approach impressed my wife and I. The focus wasn’t just on learning material about the Bible, but on how to use what you learn to love and serve others well. We were also impressed by the humility of the faculty, their emphasis on being servant-leaders with a pastoral focus. People at Covenant spoke lovingly into our lives, helped us assess our gifts and calling, and affirmed my desire to plant churches.”
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
Rev. Tim Price (MDiv ‘21)
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
“Covenant prepared me for ministry in ways I hadn’t expected. The faculty are really good at making theology real and showing how it matters in everyday life. That’s extremely valuable for ministering to others. Many seminaries can produce good theologians, but I think none produces better pastors than Covenant.”
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
Thomas Harsley (MDiv ‘21)
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
“I came to Covenant because I was searching for answers to hard theological questions and wanted to grow in my understanding of Scripture and the Christian faith. God used Covenant to show me more about who I am and about who he is. He made me more grateful for how he has uniquely gifted each person for specific purposes and callings in his Kingdom—and made me more determined than ever to continue his mission of preaching the gospel of grace to every nation and making disciples of all people.”
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
Erin Golangco (MATS ‘19)
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
“Covenant is incredibly pastoral in its approach to seminary training and the spiritual formation of its students. I loved that I could immediately apply what I was learning in real-life ministry. Covenant equips you holistically for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. It’s about knowing God better and seeing others come to know him better. I am a better wife, mom, friend, and employee as a result of my Covenant Seminary experience. It’s a privilege to be part of this place.”
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
Rev. Nate Walker (MDiv '09)
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
"The most valuable thing I learned from Covenant Seminary was how to communicate the Scriptures in a way that leads people to the joy of the gospel.... Covenant’s emphasis on training pastors was invaluable in preparing me for this ministry. The things I learned there will bear fruit again and again throughout my life.”
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
Rev. Glenn Hoburg (MDiv '97)
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
“My wife and I can’t imagine our development as followers and servants of Christ without Covenant Seminary. We were given more than the doctrines of grace; we were given models of it—a tone, an ‘incarnation’—proof of lived theology.”
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
Rev. Matt Terrell (MDiv '11)
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
"A pastoral mentor once told me: “What people need from you more than anything is not your giftedness, but your godliness.” Covenant embodies that idea well. Our time at Covenant gave us invaluable ministry tools, faithful and godly mentors, rich theological education, and life-giving community. Remove any of those things and we would not be able to do what God has called us to do today.”
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
Popular Degrees
Master of Divinity
Our most fully-featured degree designed to equip you for pastoral ministry. You will learn both Greek and Hebrew to read the Bible in its original languages, along with rigorous Bible courses, systematic theology courses, ministry leadership courses, and electives. 99 credit hours.
View MDiv
Master of Arts in Counseling
The degree to become a clinically-focused and biblically-grounded counselor. Includes a supervised internship, along with weekly group discussion and 1-on-1 support from supervisors. 75 credit hours.
View MAC
Master of Arts (Biblical & Theological Studies)
Our Master of Arts degree that offers Greek or Hebrew (or both) and can be completed fully online. Two-thirds of this degree is Bible and theology courses. 66 credit hours.
View MABTS
View all Degrees
How to Begin
01
Apply Online
You can begin the application in as little as 5 minutes. Don't worry; we will keep track of the things we need from you.
02
Meet your personal admissions representative
We will put you in touch with a current student who will walk alongside you every step of the admissions process. They will help you find the degree plan that fits your goals and answer any questions you have about Covenant Seminary.
03
Begin your degree plan
Once you are admitted, we will help you start the course plan that fits your calling.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Latest News
Jan 27, 2026
2026 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures to Feature Dr. Seth Scott
Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Seth Scott, Program Director and Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University, will be the featured speaker for the 2026 edition of the Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures at Covenant Seminary, April 17–18. Registration is now open.
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
2026 David C. Jones Theology Lectures to Feature Dr. Kelly M. Kapic
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College and author of the award-winning books
Christian Life
and
You’re Only Human
, is the featured speaker for the 2026 edition of Covenant Seminary’s David C. Jones Theology Lectures on February 19 and 20.
Jan 20, 2026
Dec 9, 2025
Covenant Seminary Receives Nearly $10 Million Lilly Endowment Collaborative Grant for Recruiting, Equipping, and Sustaining Future Pastors
Dec 9, 2025
Covenant Seminary recently received a grant of nearly $10 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. for a new collaborative partnership initiative called
Rowing Together: Leveraging Ministry Ecosystems to Reach, Prepare, and Support Pastors for a Thriving Church
. Covenant is one of 45 institutions to receive the grant as part of Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Large-Scale Collaboration Initiative.
Dec 9, 2025
View All →
Orthodoxy + Orthopraxy
Apr 4, 2026
God’s Vindication for New Life: An Easter Reflection
Apr 4, 2026
What should make all the difference in your life? In the words of Robert Frost’s famous poem, it is “the road less traveled” that changes everything. Theologically, that road less traveled is the road which leads
from
the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every Easter (actually, every Sunday) we are confronted with two roads that promise to take us forward, but only one of those roads truly leads to life.
Apr 4, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Holiness as the Mission and Apologetic Method of the Church
Mar 16, 2026
Like everything else in the Christian life, the task of apologetics works best when it flows from a faith that rests in the hope of Christ and a life that honors him in word and deed.
Mar 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
What Happened to Our Pastor?
Feb 16, 2026
The church rightly seeks assurance that its pastors know and believe Scripture and orthodox theology. But we should also examine their character more thoroughly as well.
Feb 16, 2026
Dec 15, 2025
Becoming a New Kind of Family: An Advent Reflection on the Gospel of John
Dec 15, 2025
One of the things we love most about Christmas is its association with the idea of family and the traditions we share with our families. These things shape in ways we’re not even aware of. And it’s this aspect of family that takes on new significance in this advent reflection on the opening verses of John’s Gospel.
Dec 15, 2025
View All →
About Covenant Theological Seminary
For 70 years, Covenant Theological Seminary has equipped servants of the Triune God for ministry. Covenant is the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is the largest supplier of pastors into the PCA. We serve students from across a variety of denominations and have alumni serving in all 50 states and over 50 countries. We have trained thousands of people for ministry and would love to equip you for your calling.
Covenant Seminary admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
About Us
About Us
0
Biblical training for a lifetime of ministry
We equip pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry.
Apply Now
Apply Now
Pastors
Learn to preach the Bible and equip the church
Counselors
Become a clinically trained, biblically faithful counselor
Ministry leaders
Learn to lead faithful and effective ministries
The church deserves trained leaders.
Church leaders should be equipped in the Bible, ministry skills, and be committed to spiritual growth, both for themselves and others. However, many church leaders don't last in ministry because they are missing one of these areas.
Our curriculum is designed to:
grow you in your walk with Christ
equip you to preach & teach the Bible
develop a theological outlook rooted in Scripture
enhance your ministry skills
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
The Covenant Experience
Most people don't last in ministry because they feel frustrated and under-prepared. At Covenant Theological Seminary our unique whole-person training produces capable pastors and ministry leaders. The result is that you have an impact and can flourish for a lifetime of ministry while the church gets the faithful leadership it deserves.
Biblical Faithfulness
Learn the Bible from the ones who translated it. Our faculty were the largest contributors to the ESV Study Bible.
Spiritual Formation
Our unique whole-person approach helps you draw closer to Jesus. You'll grow in emotional and spiritual depth as you study the Bible.
Pastoral Excellence
Our faculty aren't just Bible scholars. They're pastors who teach you how to serve the Church as you rightly handle the word of truth.
Cultural Engagement
Learn to apply the gospel to the world around you. You’ll grow in your ability to effectively and winsomely reach non-believers for Christ.
Apply Now
Apply Now
Alumni Testimonials
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
Joseph Tee (MDiv ‘21)
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
“Covenant challenged my head and my heart in profoundly biblical ways. Every single class really challenged me in my Christian walk. And not only in the classroom—what happens outside the classroom impacted me just as deeply. The kind, patient, caring gospel community was refreshing and life-changing for me. The whole experience brought deeper understanding of the beauty of the gospel and how to apply it graciously in my own local context in Singapore. I am forever grateful for that.”
Pastoral Intern, Zion Serangoon Bible Presbyterian Church, Singapore
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
Rev. Craig Harris (MDiv ‘18)
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
"Covenant’s whole approach impressed my wife and I. The focus wasn’t just on learning material about the Bible, but on how to use what you learn to love and serve others well. We were also impressed by the humility of the faculty, their emphasis on being servant-leaders with a pastoral focus. People at Covenant spoke lovingly into our lives, helped us assess our gifts and calling, and affirmed my desire to plant churches.”
Church Planter, Yakima, WA
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
Rev. Tim Price (MDiv ‘21)
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
“Covenant prepared me for ministry in ways I hadn’t expected. The faculty are really good at making theology real and showing how it matters in everyday life. That’s extremely valuable for ministering to others. Many seminaries can produce good theologians, but I think none produces better pastors than Covenant.”
RUF Campus Minister, Washington University
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
Thomas Harsley (MDiv ‘21)
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
“I came to Covenant because I was searching for answers to hard theological questions and wanted to grow in my understanding of Scripture and the Christian faith. God used Covenant to show me more about who I am and about who he is. He made me more grateful for how he has uniquely gifted each person for specific purposes and callings in his Kingdom—and made me more determined than ever to continue his mission of preaching the gospel of grace to every nation and making disciples of all people.”
Chaplain Resident, Saint Louis University Hospital
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
Erin Golangco (MATS ‘19)
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
“Covenant is incredibly pastoral in its approach to seminary training and the spiritual formation of its students. I loved that I could immediately apply what I was learning in real-life ministry. Covenant equips you holistically for a lifetime of fruitful ministry. It’s about knowing God better and seeing others come to know him better. I am a better wife, mom, friend, and employee as a result of my Covenant Seminary experience. It’s a privilege to be part of this place.”
Director of Small Groups, Park Cities Presbyterian Church
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
Rev. Nate Walker (MDiv '09)
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
"The most valuable thing I learned from Covenant Seminary was how to communicate the Scriptures in a way that leads people to the joy of the gospel.... Covenant’s emphasis on training pastors was invaluable in preparing me for this ministry. The things I learned there will bear fruit again and again throughout my life.”
Planting Pastor, Christ Church Bellingham
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
Rev. Glenn Hoburg (MDiv '97)
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
“My wife and I can’t imagine our development as followers and servants of Christ without Covenant Seminary. We were given more than the doctrines of grace; we were given models of it—a tone, an ‘incarnation’—proof of lived theology.”
Founding Pastor, Grace DC
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
Rev. Matt Terrell (MDiv '11)
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
"A pastoral mentor once told me: “What people need from you more than anything is not your giftedness, but your godliness.” Covenant embodies that idea well. Our time at Covenant gave us invaluable ministry tools, faithful and godly mentors, rich theological education, and life-giving community. Remove any of those things and we would not be able to do what God has called us to do today.”
RUF Campus Minister, City Campus NYC
Popular Degrees
Master of Divinity
Our most fully-featured degree designed to equip you for pastoral ministry. You will learn both Greek and Hebrew to read the Bible in its original languages, along with rigorous Bible courses, systematic theology courses, ministry leadership courses, and electives. 99 credit hours.
View MDiv
Master of Arts in Counseling
The degree to become a clinically-focused and biblically-grounded counselor. Includes a supervised internship, along with weekly group discussion and 1-on-1 support from supervisors. 75 credit hours.
View MAC
Master of Arts (Biblical & Theological Studies)
Our Master of Arts degree that offers Greek or Hebrew (or both) and can be completed fully online. Two-thirds of this degree is Bible and theology courses. 66 credit hours.
View MABTS
View all Degrees
How to Begin
01
Apply Online
You can begin the application in as little as 5 minutes. Don't worry; we will keep track of the things we need from you.
02
Meet your personal admissions representative
We will put you in touch with a current student who will walk alongside you every step of the admissions process. They will help you find the degree plan that fits your goals and answer any questions you have about Covenant Seminary.
03
Begin your degree plan
Once you are admitted, we will help you start the course plan that fits your calling.
Contact Us
Contact Us
Latest News
Jan 27, 2026
2026 Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures to Feature Dr. Seth Scott
Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Seth Scott, Program Director and Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University, will be the featured speaker for the 2026 edition of the Austin Harrington Counseling Lectures at Covenant Seminary, April 17–18. Registration is now open.
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
2026 David C. Jones Theology Lectures to Feature Dr. Kelly M. Kapic
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College and author of the award-winning books
Christian Life
and
You’re Only Human
, is the featured speaker for the 2026 edition of Covenant Seminary’s David C. Jones Theology Lectures on February 19 and 20.
Jan 20, 2026
Dec 9, 2025
Covenant Seminary Receives Nearly $10 Million Lilly Endowment Collaborative Grant for Recruiting, Equipping, and Sustaining Future Pastors
Dec 9, 2025
Covenant Seminary recently received a grant of nearly $10 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. for a new collaborative partnership initiative called
Rowing Together: Leveraging Ministry Ecosystems to Reach, Prepare, and Support Pastors for a Thriving Church
. Covenant is one of 45 institutions to receive the grant as part of Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Large-Scale Collaboration Initiative.
Dec 9, 2025
View All →
Orthodoxy + Orthopraxy
Apr 4, 2026
God’s Vindication for New Life: An Easter Reflection
Apr 4, 2026
What should make all the difference in your life? In the words of Robert Frost’s famous poem, it is “the road less traveled” that changes everything. Theologically, that road less traveled is the road which leads
from
the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every Easter (actually, every Sunday) we are confronted with two roads that promise to take us forward, but only one of those roads truly leads to life.
Apr 4, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
Holiness as the Mission and Apologetic Method of the Church
Mar 16, 2026
Like everything else in the Christian life, the task of apologetics works best when it flows from a faith that rests in the hope of Christ and a life that honors him in word and deed.
Mar 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
What Happened to Our Pastor?
Feb 16, 2026
The church rightly seeks assurance that its pastors know and believe Scripture and orthodox theology. But we should also examine their character more thoroughly as well.
Feb 16, 2026
Dec 15, 2025
Becoming a New Kind of Family: An Advent Reflection on the Gospel of John
Dec 15, 2025
One of the things we love most about Christmas is its association with the idea of family and the traditions we share with our families. These things shape in ways we’re not even aware of. And it’s this aspect of family that takes on new significance in this advent reflection on the opening verses of John’s Gospel.
Dec 15, 2025
View All →
About Covenant Theological Seminary
For 70 years, Covenant Theological Seminary has equipped servants of the Triune God for ministry. Covenant is the denominational seminary of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and is the largest supplier of pastors into the PCA. We serve students from across a variety of denominations and have alumni serving in all 50 states and over 50 countries. We have trained thousands of people for ministry and would love to equip you for your calling.
Covenant Seminary admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
About Us
About Us