Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a seminary degree?
An accredited degree from RES can open many doors for a wide variety of Christian ministries and as well as further higher education in theology and biblical studies if you are considering an academic vocation. Where do you sense God calling you? RES can help you discern and pursue your Christian vocation.
What is the application process?
A complete application for admission includes the following components:
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the each term are due five weeks before the start of the given term (Fall or Spring).
I just want to audit a class. What do I do?
Auditing a class in your spare time is a great way to go deeper into a biblical, historical, theological, or pastoral topic that interests you. For information on how to audit, please contact the admissions office.
I do not have a college degree. Can I be accepted?
If you are a student in your final year of an undergraduate degree, you can apply to RES before you have finished your undergraduate degree. It is possible to apply for a degree program without a completed bachelor’s degree in certain circumstances. Inquire for details.
I have a job. Do you have classes at night or other alternatives?
Yes. RES offers evening courses, typically Mondays through Thursday evenings. We also offer intensive courses that meet over a compressed schedule during January and the summer session.
What financial aid is available?
Financial aid is available to qualifying students. All scholarship applicants must first apply and be accepted to a degree program. Federal and state student loans are available . In addition, a certain number of scholarships are available to students pursuing ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church or the ACNA.
Can I use my VA benefits from the GI Bill at RES?
Yes. RES is authorized to accept eligible benefits from the GI Bill.
I am not an Anglican. Can I still attend?
Absolutely. While Reformed Episcopal Seminary is formed in the Anglican tradition and teaches the Holy Scriptures according to the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion https://reseminary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/39articles.pdf, we are a diverse Christian community with faculty and students belonging to Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and other Christian traditions. At RES, we believe that we all are made better in our study and ecumenical fellowship with Christians of diverse cultural, ethnic, and confessional backgrounds.
An accredited degree from RES can open many doors for a wide variety of Christian ministries and as well as further higher education in theology and biblical studies if you are considering an academic vocation. Where do you sense God calling you? RES can help you discern and pursue your Christian vocation.
What is the application process?
A complete application for admission includes the following components:
- Application form
- Three recommendations, using RES recommendation forms. One recommendation must come from your pastor or bishop.
- Your official college transcripts from all institutions from which you have received degrees
- A 500 word personal statement, in which you describe your life of Christian discipleship and sense of God’s call on your life
- The $55 nonrefundable application fee ($90 for international students)
When is the application deadline?
Applications for the each term are due five weeks before the start of the given term (Fall or Spring).
I just want to audit a class. What do I do?
Auditing a class in your spare time is a great way to go deeper into a biblical, historical, theological, or pastoral topic that interests you. For information on how to audit, please contact the admissions office.
I do not have a college degree. Can I be accepted?
If you are a student in your final year of an undergraduate degree, you can apply to RES before you have finished your undergraduate degree. It is possible to apply for a degree program without a completed bachelor’s degree in certain circumstances. Inquire for details.
I have a job. Do you have classes at night or other alternatives?
Yes. RES offers evening courses, typically Mondays through Thursday evenings. We also offer intensive courses that meet over a compressed schedule during January and the summer session.
What financial aid is available?
Financial aid is available to qualifying students. All scholarship applicants must first apply and be accepted to a degree program. Federal and state student loans are available . In addition, a certain number of scholarships are available to students pursuing ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church or the ACNA.
Can I use my VA benefits from the GI Bill at RES?
Yes. RES is authorized to accept eligible benefits from the GI Bill.
I am not an Anglican. Can I still attend?
Absolutely. While Reformed Episcopal Seminary is formed in the Anglican tradition and teaches the Holy Scriptures according to the Anglican Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion https://reseminary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/39articles.pdf, we are a diverse Christian community with faculty and students belonging to Presbyterian, African Methodist Episcopal, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and other Christian traditions. At RES, we believe that we all are made better in our study and ecumenical fellowship with Christians of diverse cultural, ethnic, and confessional backgrounds.