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Enrollment 2016-17
M.Div. – 124
EPMC – 21
M.T.S. – 18
MA Programs – 19
Th.M. – 47
Ph.D. – 29
Certificate/Diploma – 4
Unclassified – 9
*Non-degree seeking students are not shown
Gender
Male – 220 (81%)
Female – 51 (19%)
Denominational Affiliation
Christian Reformed Church – 125 (46%)
Presbyterian – 59
Other Reformed – 23
Baptist – 15
Other – 50
Geographic Information
United States – 158 (58%)
Korea – 51
Canada – 28
China – 8
Other – 26
Faculty/Class Information
Average class size: 13
3 classes with 2-4 students
16 classes with 5-10 students
18 classes with 11-20 students
9 classes with 21-30 students
0 classes with > 30 students
Financial Aid Information
$1.2 million is awarded in institutionally-funded scholarships, grants, and subsidies each year.
Many Christian Reformed Church classes provide financial assistance to M.Div. students who are in good standing with their local congregations.
Most students qualify for federal financial aid and loan programs in both the US and Canada.
Housing Information
On campus, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are available for single and married students.
Off campus, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are available for single or married students.
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Diploma for Ministry
Ecclesiastical Program for Ministerial Candidacy (EPMC)