Covenant Theological Seminary

What is the accreditation of Covenant Theological Seminary?

Covenant Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the accreditor identified for its theological education. ATS accreditation concerns the seminary and its approved theological degree programs; it should not be confused with a guarantee of employment, ordination, or professional licensure.

Accreditation can matter when students apply for eligible federal financial aid or seek to have coursework considered elsewhere. Receiving institutions still decide whether to accept transfer credits. Counseling applicants should also check the specific program's professional accreditation, clinical training, and the licensing requirements of the state where they hope to practice; seminary accreditation alone does not establish eligibility for a counseling license.

What are the admission requirements at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Admission to Covenant Theological Seminary is a graduate-school process, not a first-year undergraduate application. Degree applicants should expect to submit an application and records of prior college study, with additional materials determined by the program.

A completed bachelor's degree is generally the relevant academic starting point for graduate seminary study. Applicants should review their intended program's current instructions for statements about vocational goals, references, interviews, and any prerequisites. Counseling and doctoral applicants may face different requirements from Master of Divinity applicants. International applicants should also check the seminary's English-proficiency and immigration-document requirements as they apply to their circumstances.

High-school GPA, class rank, and SAT or ACT scores are not useful substitutes for the graduate admissions criteria. Before applying, confirm the deadline for the intended entry term and whether the chosen program admits students on the same schedule as other degrees.

What are the application fees and waivers at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Applicants should check the current Covenant Theological Seminary application for the fee attached to their specific degree and application route before submitting it. An application charge is distinct from tuition, an enrollment deposit, or fees assessed after admission.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before paying or submitting an application. Waiver rules can differ by applicant category, and a charge already paid may not be refundable.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Covenant Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school, not an ROTC host campus identified with its own Army, Air Force, or Navy unit. Prospective students should not assume that seminary enrollment creates access to ROTC through another St. Louis institution.

ROTC participation through a host university, when permitted, depends on that program's cross-enrollment rules, academic eligibility, age and service requirements, and course scheduling. A student considering this route should obtain confirmation from both the ROTC host and Covenant before making an enrollment or funding plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Covenant Theological Seminary?

Students with previous graduate theological coursework may seek a transfer-credit review, but admission to Covenant Theological Seminary and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Graduate transfer policies are more relevant here than rules for transferring into an undergraduate major.

Applicants should provide official transcripts and, when requested, course descriptions or syllabi so the seminary can assess course content and academic level. Credit that appears similar by title may still fail to satisfy a required course or residency rule. The practical step is to request a written, program-specific evaluation before relying on transfer credits to shorten a degree.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Covenant Theological Seminary?

International study at Covenant Theological Seminary should be evaluated in relation to a student's degree plan rather than assumed to be a standard semester-abroad option. Theological study can involve short-term travel or ministry experiences, but an overseas activity is not automatically credit-bearing.

Students considering an international course or trip should establish in advance who operates it, whether Covenant awards credit, how the credit applies to degree requirements, and what travel and insurance expenses they would bear. Financial aid treatment can also differ between an approved course and an independently arranged trip.