The Religion major is one possible area of concentration for pre-seminary students, but the major should not be confused with the Pre-professional Ministry Program developed in consultation with the Association of Theological Schools and Calvin Theological Seminary.

The Association of Theological Schools (A.T.S.) recommends that pre-seminary students develop to a satisfactory degree the ability to think independently, to communicate effectively, to do research, and possess a basic general knowledge of past and present culture through studies in the humanities and the natural and social sciences. The A.T.S. also states that Biblical languages may be acquired in the pre-seminary period, that Latin is important, and that modern languages are valuable. Pre-seminary students are advised to consult the catalogs of the seminaries which they intend to enter for their specific admission requirements. Catalogs are available in the library.

The advisor for all preministry programs is Prof. Matthew Lundberg, Assistant Professor in the Religion Department.

In order to qualify for admission to Calvin Theological Seminary in any of its programs the student should meet all of the regular college requirements for a bachelor's degree as well as the admissions requirements of the seminary for the specific programs. A grade point average of 2.67 or higher is required for admission. College concentrations of particular relevance for subsequent seminary studies are classical civilization, English, Greek, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology.

To enter the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program, Calvin Seminary requires the following courses for admission:

1. Language: at least two years of Greek.
2. Humanities: a total of at least 24 semester hours (8 courses) in English, history, and philosophy, with at least two semester-length courses each in literature, history, and philosophy (preferably history of philosophy).
3. Natural science, social science, and speech: at least two courses in each.

The seminary encourages Calvin College students who plan to enter the Master of Divinity program to satisfy the above requirements by including the following courses in their programs: Greek 205-206; Philosophy 251 and 252; and Communication Arts and Sciences 100 or 101 and 200. Communication Arts and Sciences 203 and 240 are recommended and, in exceptional cases, either of these courses may be substituted for Communication Arts and Sciences 100 or 101.

Calvin Seminary's Master of Arts in Educational Ministry program is for persons who, though not seeking ordination, wish to prepare themselves for other positions of leadership in the church, particularly in its educational ministry. The courses required for admission are generally met by the college graduation requirements, with the addition of two courses from education and psychology, including a course in educational psychology.

Calvin Seminary's Master of Arts in Missions and Church Growth program prepares persons for leadership in professional settings such as missions and para-church organizations. Admission requirements are generally met by Calvin College graduation requirements, but must include at least three courses in the social sciences, one of which must be in Social or Cultural Anthropology.

Calvin Seminary's Master of Theological Studies program is designed for those who do not seek ordination but desire a theological education with a view toward various vocational objectives. Specific requirements beyond those required for graduation from the college include four courses in Greek; competence in a modern foreign language through the second-year college level is recommended.