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Pursue Your Calling

Thank you for applying to Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. Find out more about our special programs below, and contact our team at [email protected] if you have any questions as you select your degree program and special program when you apply.

Fusion

The Fusion program trains residential college students for international missions during their first academic year. Then, in the summer, the students are deployed across the globe to serve with IMB missionaries.

Accelerate

The Accelerate program allows students to complete their bachelor’s and masters degrees in five years. Accelerate is a fast-paced program as students take 30 credits, 10 classes, each year while taking classes at the masters level while in college. This pathway saves students’ time and money as they are equipped For the Church.

For the Church Cohorts

100% Tuition Scholarship

For the Church Cohorts is a one-year program equipping residential master’s students through enhanced discipleship and focused study in one of seven distinct ministry areas. Plus, all cohort participants receive a 100% tuition discount in their first year.

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Shepherds Fellowship

Focused on local church ministry, including planting and replanting, the Shepherds Fellowship cohort is led by Dr. Jared Bumpers and local ministry leaders.

Biblical Counseling

The Biblical Counseling cohort is led by Dr. Dale Johnson and staff of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.

Fusion Masters

Focused on missions, the Fusion Masters cohort is led by Dr. Joe Allen.

Women in Ministry and Scholarship

The Women in Ministry & Scholarship cohort is led by Mrs. Christy Allen and Dr. Leslie Umstattd.

Spurgeon Fellows

Focused on Church history and theological studies, the Spurgeon Fellows cohort is led by Dr. Geoff Chang and Dr. Thomas Kidd.

Biblical Studies

Focused on Old and New Testament and biblical theology, the Biblical Studies cohort is led by Dr. Tyler Sykora.

The Residency

Merge independent advanced theological research with cohort-based mentorship and oversight. Add intensive engagement with faculty and other theological leaders within our unique on-campus culture.