Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
Ambridge, PA311 Eleventh St, Ambridge, PA 15003-2397
724-266-3838
Founded in 1826, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry is a seminary of the Episcopal Church located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of only two seminaries of the Episcopal Church that trains candidates for ministry in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. It is also one of only four seminaries in the Episcopal Church that offers a doctoral degree. The school offers a three-year Master of Divinity program, a four-year Doctor of Ministry program, and a range of other degree and certificate programs. The school is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
The school's mission is to "prepare men and women for faithful leadership in the Episcopal Church and in the wider world of Christian ministry." The school seeks to accomplish this mission through a commitment to "theological excellence, spiritual formation, and practical ministry experience."
The school has a long history of training candidates for ministry in the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1826 as the Western Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church by Bishop Philander Chase of Ohio. The seminary was originally located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but moved to its current location in Ambridge in 1932. The school has been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada since 1966.
The school offers a three-year Master of Divinity program, a four-year Doctor of Ministry program, and a range of other degree and certificate programs. The Master of Divinity program is designed to prepare students for ordination and ministry in the Episcopal Church. The program includes coursework in Bible, theology, church history, and practical ministry skills. The Doctor of Ministry program is designed for experienced clergy and ministry professionals who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in a particular area of ministry. The school also offers a range of other degree and certificate programs, including a Master of Arts in Religion, a Master of Theological Studies, and a Certificate in Anglican Studies.
The school is located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, a borough in Beaver County, about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The town is home to about 4,000 people, and the seminary is located on a 10-acre campus. The campus includes a chapel, library, classrooms, and offices. The school also has a retreat center in nearby Sewickley, Pennsylvania, which is available for use by students, faculty, and staff.
Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry is committed to theological excellence, spiritual formation, and practical ministry experience. The school offers a range of programs to prepare men and women for faithful leadership in the Episcopal Church and in the wider world of Christian ministry.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 160
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.tsm.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.tsm.edu/scholarships/trinity_scholarships/