Official Agreements With Seminaries

Calvin Theological Seminary offers MDiv, MA, and MTS programs that prepare people for vibrant Christian ministry in a variety of contexts. These degree programs are available on our beautiful campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or through a high-quality hybrid distance education program. All admitted students to these programs are eligible to be considered for scholarships.

Students who complete the Bachelor of Divinity program through Christian Leaders Institute are eligible to apply for admission to the MDiv, MA, or MTS program at Calvin Theological Seminary. The recommended preparation for those who intend to apply for the MDiv or MTS program is one course each in English and literature and two courses each in history, philosophy, natural science, social science, and speech. In addition, you are encouraged to take four semesters of Greek. Because of CLI’s accreditation status, a limited number of students can be accepted under this arrangement.

If you already have an accredited bachelor’s degree and your goals include seminary study, Calvin Theological Seminary offers opportunities for advanced standing for work done at Christian Leaders Institute.

Western Theological Seminary will accept into their Master of Divinity degree program a number of Christian Leaders Institute Bachelors of Divinity degree graduates.  The Western Theological Seminary Admissions Department can help with the application process. Click here for Admission

Northern Seminary will accept into their Master of Divinity degree program a number of Christian Leaders Institute Bachelors of Divinity degree graduates.  The Northern Seminary Admissions Department can help with the application process. Click here for admissions

Vision International University offers degree programs for students seeking academic advancement and preparation for professional service in Christian Ministry. VIU was founded as a sister institution of Vision International College Australia in 1990. With administrative headquarters in Ramona, CA, the institution specifically offers flexible and affordable distance/online education in a variety of delivery methods. Christian Leaders Institute has a reciprocal agreement with Vision International University. Students and Graduates of CLI can transfer credits to Vision International University and vise versa.

Before You Start the Degree Program

Before you are eligible to opt into the degree program, you must complete our Getting Started scholarship class called Christian Leaders Formation. This is the first free class you will take. If you pass this class, all your classes are free.

The Getting Started scholarship class was developed as a way to introduce students to the online learning environment offered at Christian Leaders Institute. Over the years, it has been updated and improved to offer a great orientation class for students who are new to online learning. We require prospective degree students to complete the Getting Started scholarship class before they begin their degree program.

Once you have completed the Getting Started class, you can opt into the program, begin making payments, send any transcripts. You will receive your Degree program ID. Do not send transcripts until you opt into the degree program.