Follow Your Calling
Ashland Theological Seminary prepares modern-day disciples to be leaders and counselors in a wide variety of ministry and professional settings. Our students, faculty, and staff come from diverse traditions and theological backgrounds for the purpose of discovering God’s truth together. We do not shy away from differences, but always return to Christ and the unity we find in Him. We equip you in mind, deed, and heart, so when you graduate, you’re ready to follow your calling for a lifetime.
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Turning Calling into Career
Modern-day discipleship mirrors the earliest call Jesus gave: “Come, follow me.” Like the first disciples, today’s followers are invited into a way of life, not just a set of beliefs. But while the contexts have changed, the heart remains the same. At Ashland Theological Seminary, we believe discipleship means being formed from the inside out—shaped by Scripture, grounded in truth and lived in community. Whether you’re ministering in a sanctuary, a hospital, a counseling room or a coffee shop, modern discipleship looks like walking with Jesus and inviting others to do the same—wherever life takes you.
Helping Professions
Some are called to be present in life’s most vulnerable moments—to listen, to guide, to offer peace when answers are few. Whether serving as a counselor or chaplain, this path is about walking alongside others with compassion, spiritual depth and a steady presence. Ashland equips students for soul care across a wide range of settings—hospitals, counseling centers, schools, prisons, the military and more. Many are drawn to this work through personal experiences with loss, mental health or suffering. You don’t need a psychology degree, a ministry background or a perfect plan—just a desire to help, a willingness to grow and the faith to follow that call.
Explore this PathwayPastoral Leadership
If you feel a deep burden to shepherd others, preach the Word, or serve as a church leader, this pathway is designed for you. Whether you're already serving in ministry or discerning what’s next, Ashland provides the biblical depth and leadership training you need to grow in your calling. Here, you'll be stretched and supported—equipped not just to lead a church, but to care for the souls within it. Students often say this experience not only shapes their ministry but also strengthens their own spiritual life, offering a rare space to be poured into while pouring out to others.
Explore this PathwayGeneral Ministry & Academic Formation
You may not be pursuing ordination or vocational ministry—but your desire to grow in faith, understanding, and theological wisdom is just as strong. This pathway is for those who want to serve more effectively in their churches, nonprofits or communities, or are preparing to teach, write or lead in Christian academic settings. Whether you’re leading a Bible study, mentoring others or simply hungry to understand God’s Word more deeply, Ashland offers rigorous programs in biblical studies, theology and church history that meet you where you are and invite you into something deeper.
Explore this PathwayExploring Faith
Christ calls us to make disciples not just within the walls of the church, but in every corner of the world. This pathway is for those sensing that call—those who feel drawn toward something deeper but haven’t yet put words to it. Whether you're returning to faith, stepping into it for the first time or wrestling with questions that won’t let go, Ashland offers a sacred space to explore. Here, seeking is welcomed, stories are honored and your growth—wherever it leads—is guided by grace and grounded in truth.
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Ashland Seminary believes God’s saving revelation has been supremely made in Jesus Christ. The Bible is the complete and authentic record of that revelation. We are committed to both the Old and New Testaments as God’s infallible message for the church and the world. The Scriptures are foundational to the education process at Ashland Seminary.
Community
Ashland Seminary builds community through shared faith. As students, staff, faculty, and administration, we identify ourselves as community. We express community through Chapel, classes, Spiritual Formation groups, social events, conferences, prayer cells, and joint ministry experiences as we work and live together. Within this environment of support and challenge, it is possible for us to grow inwardly, in our relationship with God and others, and in our outlook on the world.
Spiritual Formation
Ashland Seminary believes that Spiritual Formation is at the heart of all we do. Spiritual Formation is the process of nurturing an intimate relationship with God, encompassing heart, soul, and mind. Spiritual Formation is obedience to the Word of Christ and an intentional commitment to grow, study, pray, and be held accountable for our life and witness, both before God and one another.
Academic Excellence
Ashland Seminary is committed to academic excellence. While seminary education is unique, Ashland creates an atmosphere conducive to academic studies and sustains high scholastic standards from an internationally recognized faculty. Integrated within our curriculum is the whole framework of the Seminary’s Core Values leading to a goal of lifelong learning expressed through servant leadership.
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