Theological Seminaries
Theological Seminaries at a Glance
Everyday life has changed significantly since the first of your Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) theological seminaries were founded in 1794 and 1812. Over the years, additional theological institutions were established, carrying on the Presbyterian tradition of providing educated leadership for congregations from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Rim.
Each seminary is represented on the Committee On Theological Education, where institutional representatives meet with General Assembly-elected members. Today, the PC(USA) seminaries have been entrusted to provide the educational foundation pastors need to be able to preach, teach, pray, and lead.
Together they:
- Prepare people to be pastors, educators, and musicians for congregations.
- Provide continuing education and advanced degree programs for ministers of the Word and Sacrament and for lay church leaders.
- Serve as centers for theological discourse, reflection, and research for the benefit of the wider church during changing times.
- As we continue into the 21st century, each of your theological institutions will continue to provide a Presbyterian ethos for learning and spiritual formation — theological education in the Reformed tradition.
Learn about the Committee on Theological Education
Find a PC(USA) Theological Seminary
While united in their commitment to Jesus Christ, educational excellence and the PC(USA), theological schools differ in significant ways. The links below provide profiles of the individual seminaries, summarizing what each school can offer people seeking to enhance their preparation for ministry in the church of Jesus Christ.
Committee On Theological Education seminaries, both covenant and institutional, include the following.