Fall Semester 2022

Covington Schools offer the following degree programs to those who are high school graduates and desire to seek a college degree. The student must maintain a “C” average and complete the requirements specified for each degree. The student must have completed 8 hours of English at an approved college or university or it will be required as a prerequisite for any degree at this level.

• ASSOCIATE OF MINISTRY: Covington offers this degree to those who desire to earn a two-year degree. These first two years also constitute the first two years of the Bachelor of Ministry degree. This degree is offered for successfully completing sixty-four semester hours. To enroll in this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or have successfully completed at least one year of study at the Bible Institute level of study while maintaining a “C” average. Covington is passionate about developing pastors who are competent in the Word of God and understand how to accurately handle the Word of God. This program of study is encouraged for those who have the calling to pastor in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• BACHELOR OF MINISTRY: A student is not required to first graduate with an Associate of Ministry in order to begin the Bachelor of Ministry, but they are required to have 64 semester hours to enter this degree. If a student chooses to first graduate with the Associate of Ministry degree then that degree simply accounts for the first two years of the Bachelor of Theology degree.
• ASSOCIATE OF THEOLOGY: Covington offers this degree to those who desire to earn a two-year degree. These first two years also constitute the first two years of the Bachelor of Theology degree. This degree is offered for successfully completing sixty-four semester hours. To enroll in this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or have successfully completed at least one year of study at the Bible Institute level of study while maintaining a “C” average. Covington is passionate about developing pastors who are competent in the Word of God and understand how to accurately handle the Word of God. This program of study is and designed and encouraged for those who have the calling to pastor in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.
• BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY: A student is not required to first graduate with an Associate of Theology in order to begin the Bachelor of Theology, but they are required to have 64 semester hours to enter this degree. If a student chooses to first graduate with the Associate of Theology degree, then that degree simply accounts for the first two years of the Bachelor of Theology degree.
• BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: A student is required to first graduate with an Associate of Ministry or an Associate in Theology
  in order to begin the Bachelor of Religious Education degree. When a student first graduates with an Associate of Ministry or an Associate in Theology degree, then that degree simply accounts for the first two years of the Bachelor of Religious Education degree.

Covington Schools offer the following advanced degree programs to those who are college graduates and desire to seek an advanced degree. The student must maintain a “C” average and complete the requirements specified for each degree. Covington Schools will work with a student who desires to specialize in a particular area of study such as Pastoral Studies, Biblical Counselling, Missions, or Bible. Changes to a Seminary Division degree curriculum to reflect a specialty area of study must be first approved by Covington Schools.

• MASTER OF MINISTRY: The Master of Ministry degree requires the candidate to complete forty (40) semester hours of work at the graduate level beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The student must have completed 128 hours of work at the Bachelor’s level and possess a degree from Covington or an acceptable college or seminary.
• MASTER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:  The Master of Religious Education degree requires the candidate to complete forty (40) semester hours of work at the graduate level beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The student must have completed 128 hours of work at the Bachelor’s level and possess a degree from Covington or an acceptable college or seminary.
• MASTER OF THEOLOGY: (40 hours M.Min. or M.R.E. + 24 hours) The Master of Theology degree is offered to those who desire a more in-depth Master’s degree program. Sixty-four (64) semester hours of work beyond an approved Bachelor degree is required. The entrance requirement is a Bachelor degree or other Master degree. 
• MASTER OF DIVINITY:  (64 hours M.Th. + 32 hours) The highest obtainable Master’s degree offered at Covington Schools is the Master of Divinity degree and requires ninety-six (96) semester hours of studies above an approved Bachelor degree. Research, writing, and independent study are included along with a 25,000 word thesis. The entrance requirement is a Bachelor degree or other Master degree.

The CTS Doctoral Program has specific requirements and considerations for the program.  Click here to see the full list of information and requirements regarding the Doctoral program.

• DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
• DOCTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
• DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY

Covington Theological Seminary was chartered in 1977 for the purpose of providing conservative biblical and theological training for students applying to this religious institution. Our mission is to prepare Christian leaders for Christian service. We have not nor will we seek governmental acceptance, accreditation, or funding for the effectiveness of our programs. We have maintained that posture throughout these almost forty years and will continue to do so. Our purpose is clear; we do not seek to prepare our students for secular work or denominational service. We will seek to provide a sound theological standing from which our students may build their life and an effective Christian ministry for the glory of Jesus Christ in His church.

The accreditation we currently hold is with ACI, Accrediting Commission International. Our choice of ACI many years ago was for the purpose of providing institutional accountability for our Seminary. Accrediting Commission International is the world´s largest non-government school accrediting association. ACI states of itself: "Due to the views of most of our schools concerning the separation of church and state, we have never applied to the U.S. Department of Education for any affiliation with the government. We are an independent accrediting agency. We specialize in the seminary, Bible College, and small specialized school that does not fit into the programs of other accrediting agencies."

For these almost forty years, we have followed our commitment of training God's servants for service. Our students have been accepted to many prestigious programs. It is common for us to hear graduates of Covington note that the training they receive from Covington far exceeds the training they receive in more traditional seminaries. We are grateful for the sound reputation that we have built and will continue our commitment to train leaders for ministries of impact for the Body of Christ.