Register now for leadership course
If you're a seminarian interested in exploring the structure, program and mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its impact on local congregations and presbyteries, this for credit course during J-Term is exactly what you've been looking for. “Leaders in a Connectional Church” will be led by Cliff Kirkpatrick, former stated clerk of the General Assembly and the current visiting professor of Ecumenical and Global Studies at Louisville Seminary, and Lee Hinson-Hasty, coordinator of theological education and seminary relations for the PC(USA). Learn more.
Get to know your seminary students
Seminary students come in all shapes and sizes
The 3,800 students who attend your PC(USA) seminaries are
Black and white, Asian and Hispanic, Native American and Middle Eastern. While
some are fresh out of college, ministry is a second or subsequent career for
others. These women and men of faith come from varying socio-economic backgrounds,
and from urban, rural, small town and suburban settings. In short, they reflect
the diverse nature of the Presbyterian church.
Students live in Christian community
A seminary education is as much about spiritual formation
as it is book learning. Time and time again, students say that living in Christian
community is what seminary is all about. They grow as leaders by discussing their
beliefs and questions with other students and faculty. Books, lectures, online
discussions, paper-writing and classroom presentations are certainly important,
but face-to-face mentoring and friendships are essential. As one student says,
"My peers have helped prepare me for ministry and challenged me to learn and
live more faithfully into my call."
Meet some seminary students
Download this five-page flier  and get to know some seminary students.
Seminary students rely on financial aid
Seminary students cannot be expected to pay the full cost
of a seminary education. It costs your Presbyterian seminaries an average $109,000
to educate a Master of Divinity student for three years. To pay their way, students
rely on financial
gifts from their congregation and presbytery. Many also depend on seminary
scholarships or work/study programs, and some finance their education with
their own personal savings. The seminaries also work with students to help
them graduate with as little debt as possible.
Our Presbyterian Seminaries at a Glance
A 4-panel brochure, with grid, highlighting information
about the 10 PCUSA seminaries and 2 covenant partners.
More information for current and prospective students
Continue your education through seminary programs
Seminaries related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offer a
rich array of continuing education options for those who seek to be theologically
informed for life as Christ's disciples in today's complex world.
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