New Geneva Theological Seminary

Articles & Guides

Clear, practical answers on seminary, Reformed theology, and preparing for a lifetime of ministry.
Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does Seminary Cost?

What a seminary degree really costs — with New Geneva’s flat $300/credit-hour rate, full-program totals, a comparison to other Reformed seminaries, fees, and aid.

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Degrees & Programs

How Long Does It Take to Earn an M.Div.?

How long a Master of Divinity really takes — the factors that set the timeline, and how New Geneva’s 100-credit online M.Div. fits into 3–4 years.

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Degrees & Programs

What Is a Master of Divinity (M.Div.)?

What a Master of Divinity is, what it prepares you for, what’s in the curriculum, and how the M.Div. compares to other seminary degrees.

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Ministry & Calling

How Do You Become a Pastor?

The Reformed path to the pastorate — the inward and outward call, the biblical qualifications of an elder, why pastors pursue an M.Div., and how ordination actually works.

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Choosing a Program

M.Div vs. MACM vs. Certificate: Which Seminary Program Is Right for You?

A clear decision guide to New Geneva’s three main programs — the M.Div. for pastors, the MACM for lay leaders, and the Certificate for foundational study — with a side-by-side comparison.

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Reformed Theology

What Is Reformed Theology?

A plain-language introduction to Reformed theology — the God-centered faith of the Reformation, the five solas, the doctrines of grace (TULIP), covenant theology, and why Reformed churches confess their faith.

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Online Seminary

What Are the Benefits of an Online Seminary Degree?

The real advantages of studying online — training without relocating, far lower cost, flexibility that fits real life, and learning right where you already serve — and how New Geneva delivers it all.

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