Cedarville Theological Seminary delivers graduate theological education that prepares biblically faithful leaders to serve Christ and His Church here and around the world.
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Building on 139 years of ministry training
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14 residential and online ministry-focused tracks
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200+ seminary students
Why Cedarville Theological Seminary
The Word of God in Everything
Scripture is not simply a component of the curriculum — it is the foundation of the seminary experience. Students study the Word carefully and reverently, allowing it to shape their convictions, character, and ministry practice.
Academically Robust. People-Focused.
Cedarville Theological Seminary (CTS) combines serious scholarship with intentional mentorship. Coursework challenges students to think carefully and serve faithfully while faculty invest personally in their theological formation and ministry readiness.
Serving the Local Church
The seminary exists for the church. Programs are designed to prepare leaders who can teach, counsel, shepherd, and lead with steadiness and humility in real ministry contexts.
Connected to Cedarville University
As part of Cedarville University, CTS shares the same commitment to academic excellence, intentional discipleship, and vibrant community, preparing students for a lifetime of faithful service.
Faculty Who Embody Ministry
Courses are taught by highly credentialed biblical scholars and experienced ministry practitioners who model lives of obedience, discipleship, and service in the church.
A Serious Preparation for a Serious Calling
The work of ministry calls for more than talent or ambition. It requires wisdom, character, and conviction rooted in the Word of God.
At Cedarville Theological Seminary, students engage Scripture deeply, develop theological clarity, and prepare for the real demands of ministry — ready for the work they are called to undertake.
Available Programs of Study
Cedarville Theological Seminary offers focused preparation for ministry through residential and fully online degree and certificate programs.
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I chose Cedarville because of its thorough biblical training. Cedarville taught me how to read and interpret the biblical texts while also instilling in me a love for the triune God. I don't think there is a better program with better professors who take the Bible seriously and are actively involved in academic research while ministering to students and others.
Luke Brittan, MDiv ’21 
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I greatly enjoyed my studies through the master's in biblical leadership. The program provided a valuable mix of theology, business, and leadership that I’ve already found fruitful as I pursue vocational distinction with a Gospel purpose.
Stephen Schindler, Biblical Leadership ’21 
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I wanted a program that is grounded in rich theology and would give me the tools and feedback necessary to lead music excellently. The program gives a strong theological foundation for why we sing and Whom we sing to while also providing training on how to implement that foundational knowledge into a local church or ministry context.
Ashlynn Robinette, Worship and Theology ’23 
GROWING IN COMMUNITY
Theological education marked by
FRIENDSHIP,
MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION
Residential students experience in-person mentorship and shared experiences, while online students remain meaningfully connected to faculty and peers.
Throughout their studies, students remain actively engaged in their local churches, allowing theological learning to be refined through lived ministry.
Cedarville Theological Seminary Leadership
Trent Rogers, PhD
Dean of SBTS, Associate Professor of NT and GreekContact
- BTS 236
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Billy Marsh, PhD
Director of MDiv Program, Associate Professor of TheologyContact
- BTS 242
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Jeremy Oliver, MDiv
Director of MTS Program, Assistant Professor of Applied TheologyContact
- BTS 243
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Prepared for a Lifetime of Faithful Service
Cedarville Theological Seminary forms leaders who can be trusted with the truth of Scripture — leaders who teach carefully, lead wisely, and shepherd with steadiness.
Rooted in the Word and shaped through serious theological education, graduates step into ministry ready for the work and prepared to serve faithfully over the long term.
Take the Next Step
Whether you are discerning a call to ministry or seeking deeper theological knowledge and practical skills, Cedarville Theological Seminary provides preparation shaped by Scripture and oriented toward faithful service.