Our History

Excellence in Ministry Training for More Than 50 Years

Established in 1956, Covenant Theological Seminary was born out of a desire to maintain the integrity of God’s Word and to proclaim God’s truth in the face of accelerating unbelief. From humble beginnings (we had only 11 students back then), the Seminary has, by God’s grace, become one of the fastest growing evangelical seminaries in North America, with a reach and influence that now spreads around the world.

Committed to excellence in theological education from a Reformed perspective —and with a unique emphasis on the power of God’s grace to transform lives and motivate for ministry—Covenant Seminary has now been preparing pastors, church leaders, and lay people for service to the Lord for more than 50 years. We are humbled that the Lord has seen fit to bless our efforts in his name and to use this institution as an instrument for the expansion of his Kingdom. We pray that he will continue to grow us, not only in size, but in faith, as we seek to serve his purposes.