Garrett’s online degree programs integrate rigorous academic study with virtual and real-world experiences to prepare graduates to address challenges in their congregations, communities, and across academia. All programs require a mix of both synchronous and asynchronous coursework.
“Garrett’s online degree program gave me the flexibility I needed to learn, raise my family, and continue to faithfully serve my community.”
Samantha Eyster
MAFCEL
“Garrett’s online program is an answered prayer to my call to ministry. I knew I could not physically be at seminary considering my responsibilities to my family, the community, and my ministry. I also knew that I would need a lot of support from the institution as I am coming from a secular vocation and would need a lot of grace and attention from the professors, advisors, and my peers. I got them all through the program, plus real friends!”
Job Pangilinan
MDiv
The Master of Divinity program equips persons for the both ordained and non-ordained ministry settings.
The Master of Theological Studies program provides the background for preparation for the doctoral study of religion. It can also be combined with another professional degree to provide the foundation for a career in religious leadership in a variety of ministry settings.
Students in the Master of Arts in Public Ministry program aspire to fulfill their Christian vocations to love God and serve neighbor through public ministries of advocacy, organizing, and justice-making in collaboration with other communities of faith and conscience.
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling program is focused on integrating theology with psychological theories through two distinct tracks: the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Track and the Clinical Track.
The Doctor of Ministry program connects faith leaders with each other, with scholars recognized in their fields, and with distinguished practitioners of Christian ministry.
Laity discernment cohort intentionally crafted to help lay people discern their call and whether theological education is right for them.
Garrett Seminary has partnered with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) to provide Course of Study, a five-year program that trains and educates persons who are interested in becoming full- or part-time local pastors in the United Methodist Church.
We are here to help you understand your vocational call
Garrett-Evangelical accepts applications from students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or from an AETH-certified Bible institute. Because our primary language of instruction is English, applicants must be able to show English proficiency, as evidenced by a previous degree in English or completion of either the Duolingo or Test of English as a Foreign Language test.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International student applications are due by February 1st of each year for admission into the upcoming fall semester.
No, you cannot. Our PhD program requires that you complete at least your coursework in-person. This typically takes two years (or three in some programs). Students are not required to live on campus, but must be able to come to campus at least weekly.
No. In programs that are offered with a completely online option, you can mix and match as you please. Programs that have in-person requirements may have more specific requirements about which terms you are required to be in-person.
Absolutely! Modalities are flexible throughout your program if you are in a program with an all-online option.
It won’t! Online students are considered for the same scholarships as in-person students.
It varies. Many courses offer courses at set times (synchronous), often times alongside our in-person students (we call this “blended synchronous” learning). Some courses are offered with regular assignments and online lectures to watch (asynchronous). Some are offered with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. We are not able to offer a completely asynchronous learning experience at this time, so having a sense of your schedule is important as you explore online learning at Garrett.
Yes! International students can study from their home countries or countries of residence online, so long as it is outside the United States. International students who are here in the U.S. on an F-1 visa are restricted on the amount of online courses that they can take, and should plan to study in-person.
YES! We are committed to offering a great classroom experience to both our online and in-person students, as well as important formational opportunities like chapel and small groups. Your participation in the life of the community is vital, as we believe that we learn from and are formed by the whole of the community.
