Zion Theological School and Seminary provides appropriate educational curricula and a climate which fosters the development of intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership potential, servant hood, and a sense of mission.
Zion Theological School and Seminary is an independent, nondenominational institution of higher education whose purpose to provide both undergraduate and graduate education that prepares Christians to live according to a biblical worldview and to serve as a Christian in the church and in the world. This is accomplished by providing appropriate educational curricula and a climate which fosters the development of intellectual and spiritual maturity, leadership potential, servant hood, and a sense of mission.
Just as Paul instructed Timothy “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (II Timothy 2:15), we endeavor to instruct disciples of Christ that once built up will be capable to be sent out as God's ambassadors, representing their ministries, shining the light of JESUS throughout the world.
Zion Theological School and Seminary provides graduate instruction in Bible, theology, and professional studies for qualified students, preparing them for a professional Christian ministry within and through the Christian church and church-related ministries.
This is accomplished through quality graduate instruction in biblical and theological studies, including the examination of various systems of theological thought, the development of ministry skills, the cultivation of spiritual life, and the encouragement of student to engage in various kinds of Christian service.
Associate Degrees (60 Credit Hours)
A.C.E. Associate of Christian Education
Th. A. Associate of Theology
A.C.Ad. Associate of Church Administration
A.C.A. Associate of Christian Arts
Bachelor Degrees (120 Credit Hours)
B.C.E. Bachelor of Christian Education
Th. B. Bachelor of Theology
B.C.Ad. Bachelor of Church Administration
B.C.A. Bachelor of Christian Arts
Master’s Degrees (40 Credits Beyond Bachelor’s)
M.C.E. Master of Christian Education
Th. M. Master of Theology
M.C.Ad. Master of Church Administration
M.C.A. Master of Christian Arts
Doctoral Degrees (40 Credits Beyond Master’s)
D.C.E. Doctor of Christian Education
D.C.Ad. Doctor of Church Administration
D.C.A. Doctor of Christian Arts
The following degrees required 60 credits beyond the Master’s degree, including a doctoral dissertation:
Th. D. Doctor of Theology (major in any of the above concentrations: Christian Education, Christians Arts, or Church Administration)
Life time Credit Options are through Portfolio Submission
The Mission of the Portfolio
The Portfolio process appreciates the prior learning of students. It appreciates the potential for intellectual growth and the possibility for earning academic credits based on their prior learning via a rigorous evaluation for creditable learning. For students who may benefit from Learning Assessment at ZTSS, it can lead to advancement in a degree program with possible savings in time and cost.
ZTSS’ Learning Assessment Process is guided by the following values:
1) A student’s prior learning has potential for personal and professional growth
2) One’s prior learning may possibly represent creditable learning
3) Students deserve the opportunity to earn a degree and desire and need support to succeed.
