The Board of Trustees and the faculty of Mid-America Reformed Seminary are dedicated to a high academic standard. They recognize that sound Christian scholarship is crucial in equipping men to effectively and comprehensively preach the gospel of Christ.

At Mid-America, however, scholarship does not exist as an end in itself. Within the context of a rigorous academic program, the faculty desires to instill in each student a love for the Word of God. The truth of God's Word and how to apply it to life's various situations is incorporated into every aspect of academic study at Mid-America.

It is this combination of the academic and the practical-scholarship and experience-that promotes true intellectual and spiritual growth for the Mid-America student.

Mid-America Reformed Seminary is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and is an associate member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Master of Divinity Degree

Because Mid-America Reformed Seminary focuses on preparing men for the gospel ministry, the primary program offered at Mid-America is the Master of Divinity degree program. The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree program is designed for students with a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, who fulfill the recommended prerequisites, and who seek a Master of Divinity degree for ordination. A limited number of non-B.A. degree students may be admitted to this program.

Students desiring to become pastors, ministers, missionaries, or evangelists would likely enter the Master of Divinity degree program.

Master of Theological Studies Degree

Mid-America recognizes, however, that students seek seminary education for a variety of reasons. Mid-America offers courses for lay church members as well as educational opportunities for ordained ministers or Christian schoolteachers. Persons desiring a theological education without pursuing ordination may be admitted to Mid-America's Master of Theological Studies degree program.

The Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree program is a two-year program for students with a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree who desire theological education, but do not seek ordination. Students concentrate on either biblical studies or doctrinal/ecclesiastical studies. A limited number of students are accepted to the program, and these students are not eligible for ordinary forms of student aid.

Non-Degree Student

Mid-America also provides transferable academic credit for students exploring other seminary options. A student not enrolled in either the Master of Divinity program or the Master of Theology program is classified as a Non-Degree Student and is not required to meet entrance and course prerequisites. Non-degree status would apply to those pursuing additional education to assist their work as lay evangelists, Sunday school teachers, elders, or deacons.