Prospective Students
If you've ever considered leading others in a faith-based career, please think about joining us at Seminary of the Rockies. We are looking for 35 to 40 students for our first class. Within five years, we want that number to grow to 200, including Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Master of Arts in Practical Theology (M.A.P.T.) students.
Courses
Courses beginning fall 2009 will include Old and New Testament Studies, Preaching and Pastoral Care, New Church Development, Church History and Theology, Library Studies, and specialized ministries (such as children and youth).
Why Seminary of the Rockies?
- Financial support. Full tuition scholarship for accepted students.
- A variety of denominations. Prepare to work with congregations in a number of churches. To learn about the underlying theological principles of Seminary of the Rockies, explore the following denominational websites: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), The United Methodist Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, American Baptist Churches USA, Disciples of Christ, and The Episcopal Church in the U.S.A.
- Practical education. Learn how to build a church from the ground up and lead a congregation in the 21st century.
- Great faculty. Benefit from carefully selected faculty who have experience in ministry, including currently active pastors.
- Leadership. Learn the qualities of leadership from professionals in a variety of fields.
- Beautiful setting. Located in breathtaking Boulder, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains.
- Recreational opportunities. Access to all of Colorado’s outdoor activities and culture, as well the Big 12 sports, activities, and intramural programs of the University of Colorado.
Accreditation
We will be working to meet all the standards and criteria of the Association of Theological Schools. Accreditation of a new seminary usually takes about three to four years, and we hope and plan to achieve accreditation within that time frame.
What does ministry mean to you?
"It is the most fulfilling way for me to use my God-given gifts of compassion, proclamation, creativity, education, and conversation with others. All of these aspects are crucial to how I do ministry because sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is more organic than any well-rehearsed or polished sermon; instead it finds more fertile fruition in the relationships one engages in on a daily basis — with God and others."
“For me the great joy of being called to a vocation of pastoral ministry is the variety of experiences with so many people on a weekly, even daily basis. I’m often humbled by the fact that so many people want to share their own stories with me. I’m often blessed when I see firsthand how so many people contribute their varying gifts to the church. I’m often learning something new from Scripture as I prepare a sermon. I’m often taken back and at a loss for words when people introduce me as their pastor. For me, the great joy of ministry is living each day knowing that God has given me the best vocation, in the best location, with the best of people.”
Apply today!
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