Graduates Say...
My faculty is more pastoral than I had expected. They live in the real world, doing real ministry in the local church, not setting themselves up in an educational tower. Their pastoral nature has been a benefit to me.
I knew my head would be changed, that I would learn lots, but I did not realize how much my heart would be transformed. I'm on the 'seven-year' schedule so I have time to let what I learn really sink in and change me.
Questions and Answers
- May I begin seminary without a ministry goal?
Sure. Here are two thoughts on that question. First, GFES offers a variety of courses that will nourish you spiritually while you think about your educational direction. Being in the classroom is a good way to try seminary course work. You can request a "special student" status for credit or audit. Secondly, core courses are the same for all master's programs, so it is easy to move from one degree to another without losing credits.
- When do master's classes begin each semester?
Fall semester begins the Thursday after Labor Day and runs to mid-December. Application deadline is July 1.
Spring semester begins in early January and ends in late April. Application deadline is Nov. 1.
Summer term begins in early May with various ending times due to an intense schedule. Application deadline is April 1.
- Is it too late for next semester?
If class has not started, you may register until the first day of class in any semester as a "special student." It is easy and quick by using this online form.
- How does the one-day-per-week schedule work?
Everyone commutes to George Fox Evangelical Seminary, so courses are designed in three-hour blocks — morning, afternoon, and evening — plus one hour of spiritual formation. This gives a student the opportunity to take 10 credit hours on one day. Students choose Mondays or Thursdays. A variety of Web-enhanced, online, or weekend courses offer even more flexibility during the term.
- Do you offer a program that prepares students for a PhD?
Yes. The Master of Arts, Theological Studies is a strong academic degree requiring a teaching internship and thesis. Students have a dedicated thesis advisor to guide them through out the project and can choose a Biblical Studies, Christian History and Theology or Integrated Studies concentration. Faculty members have a strong connection with British and stateside post-graduate programs.
Our graduates are accepted to a variety of universities. - What financial resources are available?
Federal Financial Aid for qualified students taking four credit hours or more.
For full-time students taking eight credit hours or more, we offerScholarships including multiethnic scholarships;
ask admissions for the appropriate forms
Church-matching grant worth up to $1,200 per year