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Garrett Online - Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Garrett Online
Discover an Online Program that Fits Your Calling
from Almost
Anywhere in the World
Garrett’s online degree programs integrate rigorous academic study with
virtual and
real-world experiences
to
p
repare
graduates to address challenges in
their
congregations, communities, and
across
academia. All programs require a mix of both synchronous and asynchronous coursework.
REQUEST INFORMATION
“Garrett’s online degree program gave me the flexibility I needed to learn, raise my family, and continue to faithfully serve my community.”
Samantha Eyster
MAFCEL
“Garrett’s online program is an answered prayer to my call to ministry. I knew I could not physically be at seminary considering my responsibilities to my family, the community, and my ministry. I also knew that I would need a lot of support from the institution as I am coming from a secular vocation and would need a lot of grace and attention from the professors, advisors, and my peers. I got them all through the program, plus real friends!”
Job Pangilinan
MDiv
Programs available online, in-person, or in a hybrid format
The Master of Divinity program equips persons for the both ordained and non-ordained ministry settings.
MDiv Program Overview
The Master of Theological Studies program provides the background for preparation for the doctoral study of religion. It can also be combined with another professional degree to provide the foundation for a career in religious leadership in a variety of ministry settings.
MTS Program Overview
Students in the Master of Arts in Public Ministry program aspire to fulfill their Christian vocations to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making in collaboration with other communities of faith and conscience.
MAPM Program Overview
Programs that require some in-person courses
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling program is focused on integrating theology with psychological theories through two distinct tracks: the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Track and the Clinical Track.
MAPCC Program Overview
The Doctor of Ministry program connects faith leaders with each other, with scholars recognized in their fields, and with distinguished practitioners of Christian ministry.
DMin Program Overview
Exploration Cohorts available Online
Laity discernment cohort intentionally cr
af
ted
to help lay people discern their call and whether theological education is right for them.
Laity Discernment Cohort Overview
Garrett Seminary has partnered with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) to provide Course of Study, a five-year program that trains and educates persons who are interested in becoming full- or part-time local pastors in the United Methodist Church.
Course of Study Overview
Define Your Spiritual Journey
We are here to help you understand your vocational call
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
Next Steps
Garrett-Evangelical accepts applications from students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or from an AETH-certified Bible institute. Because our primary language of instruction is English, applicants must be able to show English proficiency, as evidenced by a previous degree in English or completion of either the Duolingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language test.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International student applications are due by February 1st of each year for admission into the upcoming fall semester.
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FAQ’s
No, you cannot. Our PhD program requires that you complete at least your coursework
in-person
. This typically takes two years (or three in some
programs).
Students are not required to live on
campus, but
must be able to come to campus at least weekly.
No. In programs that are offered with a completely online
option
, you can mix and match as you please. Programs that have in-person requirements may have more specific requirements about which terms you
are required to
be in-person.
Absolutely! Modalities are flexible throughout your program if you are in a program with an all-online
option
.
It
won’t
!
Online students are considered for the same scholarships as in-person students.
It varies. Many courses offer courses at set times (synchronous),
often times
alongside our in-person students (we call this “blended synchronous” learning). Some courses are offered with regular assignments and online lectures to watch (asynchronous). Some are offered with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
We are not able to offer a completely asynchronous learning experience
at this time
, so having a sense of your schedule is important as you explore online learning at Garrett.
Yes! International students can study from their home countries or countries of residence online, so long as it is outside the United States. International students who are here in the U.S. on an F-1 visa are restricted on the
amount
of online courses that they can
take, and
should plan to study in-person.
YES! We are committed to offering
a great
classroom experience to both our online and in-person students, as well as important
formational
opportunities like chapel and small groups. Your participation in the life of the community is vital, as we believe that we learn from and are formed by the
whole of the
community.
myGETS
The Garrett Collective
Events
Give
Apply
Garrett Online
Discover an Online Program that Fits Your Calling
from Almost
Anywhere in the World
Garrett’s online degree programs integrate rigorous academic study with
virtual and
real-world experiences
to
p
repare
graduates to address challenges in
their
congregations, communities, and
across
academia. All programs require a mix of both synchronous and asynchronous coursework.
REQUEST INFORMATION
“Garrett’s online degree program gave me the flexibility I needed to learn, raise my family, and continue to faithfully serve my community.”
Samantha Eyster
MAFCEL
“Garrett’s online program is an answered prayer to my call to ministry. I knew I could not physically be at seminary considering my responsibilities to my family, the community, and my ministry. I also knew that I would need a lot of support from the institution as I am coming from a secular vocation and would need a lot of grace and attention from the professors, advisors, and my peers. I got them all through the program, plus real friends!”
Job Pangilinan
MDiv
Programs available online, in-person, or in a hybrid format
The Master of Divinity program equips persons for the both ordained and non-ordained ministry settings.
MDiv Program Overview
The Master of Theological Studies program provides the background for preparation for the doctoral study of religion. It can also be combined with another professional degree to provide the foundation for a career in religious leadership in a variety of ministry settings.
MTS Program Overview
Students in the Master of Arts in Public Ministry program aspire to fulfill their Christian vocations to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making in collaboration with other communities of faith and conscience.
MAPM Program Overview
Programs that require some in-person courses
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling program is focused on integrating theology with psychological theories through two distinct tracks: the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Track and the Clinical Track.
MAPCC Program Overview
The Doctor of Ministry program connects faith leaders with each other, with scholars recognized in their fields, and with distinguished practitioners of Christian ministry.
DMin Program Overview
Exploration Cohorts available Online
Laity discernment cohort intentionally cr
af
ted
to help lay people discern their call and whether theological education is right for them.
Laity Discernment Cohort Overview
Garrett Seminary has partnered with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) to provide Course of Study, a five-year program that trains and educates persons who are interested in becoming full- or part-time local pastors in the United Methodist Church.
Course of Study Overview
Define Your Spiritual Journey
We are here to help you understand your vocational call
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
Next Steps
Garrett-Evangelical accepts applications from students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or from an AETH-certified Bible institute. Because our primary language of instruction is English, applicants must be able to show English proficiency, as evidenced by a previous degree in English or completion of either the Duolingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language test.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International student applications are due by February 1st of each year for admission into the upcoming fall semester.
APPLY TO AN ONLINE PROGRAM
Affording Your Education
FINANCIAL AID
Find a Community
Student Centers
Meet Students Like You
Student Stories
FAQ’s
No, you cannot. Our PhD program requires that you complete at least your coursework
in-person
. This typically takes two years (or three in some
programs).
Students are not required to live on
campus, but
must be able to come to campus at least weekly.
No. In programs that are offered with a completely online
option
, you can mix and match as you please. Programs that have in-person requirements may have more specific requirements about which terms you
are required to
be in-person.
Absolutely! Modalities are flexible throughout your program if you are in a program with an all-online
option
.
It
won’t
!
Online students are considered for the same scholarships as in-person students.
It varies. Many courses offer courses at set times (synchronous),
often times
alongside our in-person students (we call this “blended synchronous” learning). Some courses are offered with regular assignments and online lectures to watch (asynchronous). Some are offered with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
We are not able to offer a completely asynchronous learning experience
at this time
, so having a sense of your schedule is important as you explore online learning at Garrett.
Yes! International students can study from their home countries or countries of residence online, so long as it is outside the United States. International students who are here in the U.S. on an F-1 visa are restricted on the
amount
of online courses that they can
take, and
should plan to study in-person.
YES! We are committed to offering
a great
classroom experience to both our online and in-person students, as well as important
formational
opportunities like chapel and small groups. Your participation in the life of the community is vital, as we believe that we learn from and are formed by the
whole of the
community.