To apply for a Master's-level program at New Geneva, you will need to submit a completed application form, official transcripts from your undergraduate institution (and any previous graduate work), and a brief personal testimony outlining your faith in Christ and your vocational or ministry objectives. Additionally, we require two letters of recommendation: typically one pastoral reference from a church officer (such as a teaching or ruling elder) and one academic or professional reference.

New Geneva Theological Seminary operates as an independent, confessional institution rather than under the direct oversight of a single denomination. We train individuals from across the church landscape, most often including reformed bodies such as the PCA, OPC, RCUS, URCNA, and various independent and aptist congregations. While the acceptance of any degree for ordination is strictly the prerogative of your local church court (presbytery, classis, or session), our Master of Divinity curriculum is rigorously designed to meet standard requirements for Teaching Elders. New Geneva is an affiliate of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS).

Yes. New Geneva is designed to provide accessible theological training without requiring you to uproot your family or leave your current ministry context. All of our degree programs can be completed via distance learning. The time to completion varies heavily based on your individual course load; a standard Master of Divinity typically takes 3 to 4 years of dedicated study, while our Master of Arts tracks can often be completed in 2 years.

New Geneva is structurally designed to provide an affordable, first-rate theological education, intentionally keeping our baseline tuition at a fraction of the cost of traditional residential seminaries. While this low-tuition model is our primary method of financial assistance, we do evaluate requests for institutional scholarships on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing students with demonstrable financial need or unique ministry contexts. We also strongly encourage local sessions and congregations to partner with their prospective leaders to help subsidize their theological training. Note: Scholarship applications are available immediately upon your admission to the seminary.

We operate on a rolling admissions basis. However, we recommend submitting your file at least 30 days before the semester begins to ensure your seat.

We are deeply committed to equipping the global church. New Geneva actively develops international tools and translated resources to assist students serving outside the English-speaking world (please see our 'international resources' page for more information). An example of our commitment to international study is our current extension campus in Alexandria, Egypt. Because degree track availability and language support vary by region, prospective international students should contact the admissions office directly to discuss language proficiency requirements and the specific translated curriculum available for their context.

Yes. Course auditors are always welcome. Auditing is an excellent way for elders, deacons, Sunday School teachers, and everyday believers to benefit from rigorous Reformed theological training without the academic demands of exams, research papers, or degree tracking. Auditors gain access to the lectures and reading materials at a significantly reduced tuition rate ($100 / course).

Yes. We evaluate transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Credits must be from a comparable, recognized institution and align with the academic rigor of our curriculum. To request an evaluation, applicants must submit an official transcript along with their application. Please note that a minimum number of credit hours must be completed directly through New Geneva to be awarded one of our degrees.