CEDARVILLE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Continuing a history of faithfulness in biblical education, Cedarville Theological Seminary (CTS) is dedicated to advancing God's mission in the world by serving the local church. Students will benefit from theological depth and practical ministry experience in every program and graduate ready to serve with conviction, humility, and joy. Q&A: Why is now the right time to launch Cedarville Theological Seminary? The launch of a seminary continues the consistent and sustained history of faithfulness in biblical education that has been a hallmark of Cedarville going all the way back to when the college was chartered in 1887. Our ministryfocused graduate programs have seen growth, and a seminary education is recognized as the standard for ministry preparation. Does this change mean Cedarville is changing its vision for theological education? Not at all! In fact, this change helps our naming align with our vision! Seminaries primarily train pastors and church leaders — they are focused on ministry, not just academics. Transitioning to a seminary in our name helps us communicate more clearly that our priority is and always has been about serving the local church by equipping Christian men and women to know, teach, and live God’s Word. How will the seminary be organized within the University? Cedarville Theological Seminary will be housed under the umbrella of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies with Dr. Trent Rogers serving as dean. Which programs will fall under the seminary? Only Cedarville's graduate ministry programs will be a part of Cedarville Theological Seminary. Currently, that includes a residential Master of Divinity (MDiv) with 11 concentration options and an online Master of Theological Studies (MTS) with focused studies in biblical counseling, biblical leadership, ministry, and worship and theology. Will the new seminary take focus away from the Bible minor and other Bible programs? Absolutely not! The Bible minor is a distinctive of a Cedarville education and is central to our commitment to strengthening churches by training committed church members. All SBTS faculty members will continue to teach in the Bible minor with a pastoral heart. Will there be seminary-specific faculty? No. All seminary faculty will be part of the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and will continue to teach at the undergraduate level. We value excellence in teaching the Bible, whether it's in introductory coursework or advanced study. THE SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES THE NEXT CHAPTER IN BIBLICAL EDUCATION Cedarville has taught students to understand and share the Word of God since its founding in 1887. § 1894: Cedarville begins instructing students in Bible and theology § 1953: All students are required to take the Bible minor § 2014: Cedarville launches Master of Ministry (MMin) § 2016: Cedarville launches Master of Divinity (MDiv). First graduate ministry program offered online (MMin) § 2019: Bible Minor Project makes Bible courses available for free online § 2025: Graduate Master of Theological Studies founded § 2025: Online undergraduate Bible program launched to serve students worldwide § 2026: Cedarville Theological Seminary announced 12
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