Seminary Life

All students are members of the Mid-America Student Association. As the vehicle for student government, the Association facilitates communication between the Seminary and the student body through effective exchanges of information. The Association may adopt special projects to advance the work of the Seminary or the work of Christ’s church, but it’s central focus is on students and their families. It practices the biblical model of “weeping with those who weep and rejoicing with those who rejoice” by extending messages of concern or congratulations when significant events occur in the lives of members of the Seminary community.

The Annual Seminary Retreat provides an opportunity for existing members of the Seminary community to become reacquainted and allows new students and spouses to be enfolded into that community.

The Seminary encourages healthy family relationships. Mid-America recognizes that married students are not only called to the ministry but are also called to nourish their families. While seminary training may require some sacrifices, married students are encouraged not to sacrifice in the crucial area of family relationships. Preparation for a life of Christian service takes commitment on the part of a student’s spouse. The Seminary Women’s Fellowship supports women during the seminary years. Spouses and staff members meet each month to hear various speakers, discuss relevant books, and enjoy informal times of Christian fellowship. Additional events— such as picnics, banquets, and Chicagoland field trips— are planned throughout the year. Faculty wives take an active interest in mentoring women by coordinating Fellowship’s activities.

Mid-America does not offer on-campus housing, but there are numerous housing opportunities near the Seminary. New students should contact the Seminary office for help locating suitable housing.

Part of belonging to a community means abiding by its principles. Students of Mid-America support and contribute to the spiritual life and testimony of the Seminary. Student conduct is expected to conform to the standards of Scripture. Specific regulations and suggestions regarding conduct are explained in the student handbook. The student’s signature on his application to Mid-America indicates his willingness to comply with scriptural standards as interpreted by the Reformed Confessions regarding the Christian life, including the responsible use of Christian liberty. Students guilty of serious moral offenses are subject to dismissal from the Seminary with no tuition refund.

In addition to abiding by specific moral standards, students are expected to sustain an effective academic standard. Persons experiencing serious academic deficiencies over a period of time may be advised to discontinue their studies.

Mid-America recognizes that the rigor of seminary training requires divine grace for success and that a seminary education is not life’s ultimate goal. With this awareness, the seminary encourages each student to prioritize and exercise his responsibilities to God, his family, and his school.