Thirdmill Seminary provides affordable access to a quality, multilingual theological
education by distance learning, so Christian leaders can study Scripture deeply and
communicate its teachings clearly where they serve Christ and His Church.
Mission
Thirdmill Seminary provides affordable access to a quality, multilingual theological education by distance learning, so Christian leaders can study Scripture deeply and communicate its teachings clearly where they serve Christ and His Church.
Description of Institution
Thirdmill Seminary offers five academic degree programs in English and Spanish – designed to bridge barriers to theological education. The Master of Divinity program in English and Spanish was accredited in July 2025.
Participation in Funding Programs
Thirdmill Seminary does not participate in Title IV federal funding.
Accreditation:
Thirdmill Seminary is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC is a recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
1101 17th Street N.W., Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Website: DEAC.org
Authorization in Florida
Thirdmill Seminary is an accredited religious institution and in the state of Florida is exempt
from oversight by the Florida Department of Higher Education. Exemption is subject to periodic
review of eligibility.
Program Costs
In addition to the Application Fee $20 and Graduation Fee $100, students are responsible to obtain required books each term (approximately $30-$50 per course).
• Graduate Certificate Program Fees = Total $2,700 ($150/credit hour) 18 credits Foundational theological training (English only) for lay leaders
• Master of Arts in Christian Studies Program Fees = Total $7,800 ($150/credit hour) 52 credits Designed for deep biblical and theological study for church officers and ministry leaders
• Master of Divinity Program Fees = Total $12,620 ($150/credit hour) 84 credits. Focused on church-planters, pastors, and those pursuing ordination
Student Achievement
Academic Year 2024-25
Active Students: 76 Total
Graduates
Class of 2025 (English 6 + Spanish 2) Total 8
Class of 2024 (English 3 + Spanish 2) Total 5
Class of 2023 (English 7 + Spanish 3) Total 10
Total Graduate Count: 23
Graduation Rate: English 86% MACS, Spanish 67% MEC
MACS Program Completion Rate (English)
Average CGPA 3.63
MACS Graduate Count 6
MACS Student Count 54
MACS Course Completion Rate 96.33%
Graduate Certificate Program Completion Rate (English)
Average CGPA 3.93
Grad Cert Graduate Count 0
Grad Cert Student Count 4
Grad Cert Course Completion Rate 100%
MEC Program Completion Rate (Spanish)
Average CGPA 3.55
MEC Graduate Count 2
MEC Student Count 18
MEC Course Completion Rate 95.77%
NonDegree Program Completion Rate (English)
NonDegree Student Count 11
NonDegree Course Completion Rate 100%
Student Satisfaction
Students achieving their learning goals:
English 99.25%
Spanish 96.97%
Students who would recommend their studies to a friend:
English 98.31%
Spanish 98.48%
Students who are satisfied with their studies:
English 99.62%
Spanish 100%
NC-SARA
Thirdmill Seminary has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Thirdmill Seminary does not accept students from American Samoa. To file a student complaint with the school first, email the President Dr. Greg Perry. To file a student complaint with NC-SARA, use this link.
Filing a Formal Complaint with Thirdmill Seminary
Students, staff and faculty have the right to express any concerns they might have with any aspect of their
educational experience. When addressing concerns, refer to the following steps found at the Student Complaint Policy and Procedures here: https://thirdmillseminary.edu/policies/
Thirdmill Seminary offers
• Flexible Delivery: Designed for co-vocational learning, allowing students to remain in their ministry roles while studying through asynchronous online courses.
• Mentorship: Students meet with local ministry mentors to help apply their studies to their specific cultural context.
• Accessibility and affordability: keeping costs low to focus on learning and not finances for global church leaders who often lack access to traditional education.
• Connection to Christian leaders in other parts of the world
For more information in English or Spanish, write info@thirdmillseminary.edu.
