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For 60 years, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan has been dedicated to equipping you for leadership in ministry. Here, you’ll find a blend of strong academics, a commitment to serving both locally and globally, and a supportive Christ-centered community that encourages true discipleship.
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Featured Programs

MASTER OF DIVINITY

This program provides a breadth of education in all the areas of theological learning with a special focus on the practice of pastoral ministry. LEARN MORE

MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

This program is designed for students who desire a theological background before pursuing further graduate or professional study or for work in a professional field outside of traditional ministries. LEARN MORE

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

This practical ministries program is a mostly online degree designed to enhance the work you are already doing in ministry, without relocation. LEARN MORE

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

This program enables ministers to integrate their practical experience in ministry with doctoral-level coursework, all while accommodating their schedule. LEARN MORE

CERTIFICATES

We have certificate options in Christian Ministries, Appalachian Ministries, and Theological Studies. LEARN MORE
Mission

Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan seeks to fulfill the mission of the Church by preparing men and women for effective Christian ministry.

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Testimonials

“I am grateful for the ability to maintain my vocation as a pastor while pursuing higher education. Emmanuel provides and equips me with the tools necessary to balance ministry and education successfully.”

DYLAN GLENN | MASTER OF DIVINITY

STUDENT
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“Whether studying at a coffee shop, attending church on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening, in the library, or even just walking down the halls, I am always a moment away from a profound and edifying conversation. This sense of community– in the classroom, outside of the classroom, at church, or even walking around the Emmanuel Village– is the lifeblood of this seminary. It has formed me every step of the way.”

PATRICK PRODGER | MASTER OF DIVINITY

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“The professors, financial aid advisors, and bookstore have been top-notch! They are attentive and so very helpful no matter what the question or concern. I do not feel like a number here, but a sister in Christ that they are walking alongside to the end goal of walking in God’s purpose!”

SHELLEY ASHE-HAUN | Hybrid MACM student

The ECSM Campus

Join faculty, staff, and other students as we come together in a unique way on a beautiful campus in the midst of the Appalachian Mountains. Emmanuel is a supportive community of faith and learning, and we’ve created a healthy and active campus life.

Students’ spouses and children are encouraged to become involved in the life of the seminary community. Unique to most seminary campuses, Emmanuel has on-campus housing available, where you can be surrounded by a community of fellow students and their families, and your classes are within walking distance of your home.

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Academic Goals

Emmanuel has a number of goals for every student:

  • Develop a maturing love for God, commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and participation in the Holy Spirit’s work in the world.
  • Cultivate a heart of compassion, loyalty, courage, and self-giving love in support of kingdom values.
  • Integrate the Christian faith as revealed in Scripture, experienced throughout the history of the church, and explored in twenty centuries of Christian thought.
  • Interpret and communicate Scripture with historical integrity and theological imagination in relation to contemporary cultures.
  • Develop commitment to serve the church in its universal and local expressions with appreciation for the unique contribution of the Stone-Campbell tradition to unity and mission in keeping with the biblical witness.
  • Extend dignity and worth to all persons, men and women, created in the image of God, with deepening compassion for the marginalized.
    Identify, shape, and refine one’s calling through a well-articulated theology of ministry.
  • Demonstrate, as leading servants, the practices of moral discernment, together with authentic and faithful ministry in complex and diverse contexts.

ACCREDITATION

Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, and Doctor of Ministry.

Emmanuel is also regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan.

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Ministry Resource Center

The Ministry Resource Center (MRC) seeks to foster meaningful ways for ministers to connect through placement, mentorship, and continuing education.

 

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Center for Appalachian Ministry

The Center for Appalachian Ministry exists to strengthen and support churches throughout Appalachia through meaningful partnership, practical resources, and shared ministry.

 

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