Pursuing a call to ministry or deepening your religious leadership is a leap of faith. You may have felt the call for years, and now you’re ready to take the next step.
We understand the challenges of committing to a seminary—concerns about affordability, relocation, and finding the right support. That’s why we’ve designed our curriculum to meet your needs. As a low-residency school, you can stay in your community while advancing your education. Master of Divinity students integrate internships to learn by doing, while Doctor of Ministry students receive resources tailored to their leadership growth. All students spend short periods on our Chicago campus, with remote engagement in between.
Our students build strong connections with peers and faculty during Convocation and in-person classes, held two to three times a year, and stay connected in cohorts throughout their careers. We also offer a variety of financial aid and scholarships for MDiv and MAR students—contact our Financial Aid office for more information.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to supporting you on your journey!
Priority due dates apply to admissions reviews for all credit-bearing programs including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Religion), Doctor of Ministry (fall term only), and Certificates. Applications received by the priority due date are given first consideration for institutional aid, where applicable. Applications for admission and institutional aid applications received after the priority due dates are reviewed on a rolling basis.
For spring admission (MDiv | MAR | Certificates)
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If you have any questions, we are here to assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at youbelong@meadville.edu.
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Our lifelong learnings programs are housed under The Leadership Institute for Growth, Healing, and Transformation (LIGHT). They equip individuals and faith leaders with tools for personal and social transformation. Through non-degree certificates, micro-credentials, workshops, and retreats, our lifelong learning opportunities foster spiritual growth, justice, and community building rooted in Unitarian Universalist values.
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