Earned Doctor of Divinity

Newburgh Theological Seminary offers an opportunity for select ministers to participate in an earned Doctor of the Divinity degree program. This tract of study is for the mature minister who has a proven track record of ministry service. This degree provides a specialized area of study that leads to the prestigious Doctor of Divinity degree.

Application Requirements:

The prospective doctoral candidate must 1) be ordained, (minister, deacon, or elder) 2) be at least 42 years old, 3) have at least 15 years of acceptable ministry service, and 4) hold an earned Bachelor’s degree from an approved educational institution. The Doctor of Divinity candidate must complete and submit Newburgh’s Academic Evaluation or Application together with a copy of the candidate’s driver’s license or government-issued I.D. and ordination certificate. Upon receipt of the complete application, a determination will be made concerning the prospective doctoral candidate’s eligibility. Upon acceptance, the candidate will be required to sign a Doctor of Divinity degree program Student Agreement. Prior to beginning the Core Unit requirements, Newburgh must receive a Bachelor’s transcript directly from the conferring educational institution.

Newburgh Theological Seminary and Newburgh College of the Bible ("NTS").

NTS is the answer to earning your degree. Your entire Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree can be completed from the comfort of your home, church office, or location of your choice. NTS occasionally offers seminars in different locations and no-travel seminars for accelerating the degree process. However, none of these seminars are required in order to complete our programs and graduate. NTS is the most unique and innovative Seminary/Christian college in the world. Students from all walks of life and backgrounds who want to prepare for greater Christian ministry study with NTS. NTS is centered on Jesus Christ. The Bible is our first and foremost book. We utilize hundreds of excellent textbooks that help us to understand the Bible and ministry better. Authors who have proven themselves in ministry or Christian scholastic achievements write the books that you will read, analyze and summarize in the process of completing your degree program.

NTS is a growing Theological Seminary/College. Students from around the world are choosing NTS because NTS is practical and a degree is obtainable. You will not spend years haggling with the bureaucracy of Deans, Registrars, and Advisors only to discover that you are still years and thousands of dollars away from graduation. You can complete your degree with NTS and then move on with your life. We want you to graduate and fulfill the calling God has upon your life. Students from colleges and seminaries all over the country find gratification in transferring to NTS. We accept transfers from most colleges and Christian related schools. NTS is also financially affordable. Compare NTS with other institutions and you will discover that our tuition rates are very competitive. NTS offers strong, yet practical degree programs. Our goal is to offer a quality program of study at a reasonable price. We can help you complete your seminary/college degree in the green and not in the red!