Financial Aid

Seminary education is expensive. Due to the giving of generous individuals committed to the mission of City View Seminary, limited funds are available to qualifying full-time students (those taking at least 3 credits per term). Spouses of full-time students who wish to attend classes for credit toward a degree receive a 50% tuition discount, or they may audit for free.

Students are responsible for funding the educational costs for any course of study at City View Seminary. Financial aid is directed towards students who would not be able to attend without assistance.

Important Deadlines

Current students: Applications for financial aid must be submitted three weeks before the start of the first term each year.

New students: Applications for financial aid must be submitted along with your application for enrollment.

Acceptance notification will be made before the third week of class.

Our Degrees

  • Our Certificate in Christian Studies may be completed in one year by taking two classes each Thursday evening or in two years by taking one course at a time.

    The Certificate mirrors the curriculum for the first year of the M.Div. program. it consists of 12 credit hours of academic study of the Bible, including courses in Old and New Testament Survey, Theology, and your choice of Preaching or Teaching and Learning.

    Students are also assigned a mentor for three terms. There are no practicum requirements.

    Students have the option to transfer certificate credits into a full degree program at any time.

    Entrance Requirement: High School Diploma or GED

  • Our Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) is a three‑year course of study intended to prepare students for Christian ministry and leadership. Along with studies in Old and New Testament, Theology, Church History, and Biblical Languages, students are required to be involved in a local church and to meet with a CVS approved mentor during their course of studies. This addresses the Practicum and Mentoring requirements of the program.

    Entrance Requirement: A High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Our Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) degree is a three-year course of study. Along with a solid foundation in Church History, and Theology, you will also explore the biblical languages, Hebrew and Greek and apply that knowledge to exegesis. Biblical courses include Old and New Testament Survey, Genesis, The Prophets, the Old Testament Historical Books, Romans, Ephesians and 1 Peter.

    Entrance Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

  • Our Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) is a three-year course of study. The program does not include biblical languages but provides students with a solid base of theology courses and covers scripture, including the Old and New Testament Survey, Biblical Theology, Survey of the Covenants, and others.

    Entrance Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

  • Our Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) is a three‑year course of study intended to prepare students for Christian ministry and leadership. Along with studies in the Old and New Testaments, Theology, Church History, and Biblical Languages, students are required to be involved in a local church and have a CVS approved mentor in order to address the Practicum and Mentoring requirements of the program.

    Entrance Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.