Start Your Journey Into Pastoral Leadership

A simple, guide to the THS Academy admissions process designed to help you discern your calling and begin formal theological training with confidence.

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THS Academy Admissions Process

What to Expect

THS Academy’s admissions process is designed to help you understand the commitment of theological education while giving us the opportunity to confirm that our program aligns with your ministry goals, schedule, and academic readiness. Whether you’re preparing for full-time ministry or strengthening your theological foundation, we aim to make the process clear, supportive, and personal.

How to Apply

Step 1 — Book an Info Call

Before you apply, we invite you to meet with our admissions team. This brief conversation helps you understand the academic expectations, apprenticeship model, and weekly rhythm of the program. It’s also a chance for us to hear your story, answer questions, and help you discern whether THS is the right next step in your ministry journey.

CTA: Schedule an Info Call

Step 2 — Complete the Application

After your info call, you’ll receive a link to our online application. Here you’ll share your background, ministry experience, personal testimony, and academic history. This step gives us a deeper understanding of your calling and readiness for the Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership.

CTA: Start Your Application

Step 3 — Join a Casting Call

Once your application is reviewed, you’ll be invited to a Casting Call—a group interview and orientation session where you’ll meet other applicants, interact with faculty, and demonstrate your commitment to the apprenticeship model. This is a supportive, relational conversation designed to affirm your strengths and ensure THS is the right environment for your growth.

CTA: Prepare for Your Casting Call

Tuition & Financial Information

Study Options	Pastoral Leadership 3yr.	Individual Courses
Tuition Cost	500$ per month 18,000$ in total for 3 years	400$ - 4 Credit Course 200$ - 2 Credit Course
TYPE	Instructor Taught/Self Paced	Instructor Guided/Self Paced
DELIVERY	Online live class	Online live class
ACADEMIC LEVEL	Undergraduate program	Undergraduate program
DEGREE	Bachelors of Theology in Pastoral Leadership	None
DURATION	3 years	4-8 weeks
START	Sep. \| Jan. \| May	Sep. \| Jan. \| May
COMBINED TOTAL CREDITS	182 credits	2 or 4 credits

ACADEMIC COURSES	Instructor taught Courses	Instructor taught courses
NUMBER OF COURSES	37 courses	1 course
COST PER CREDIT HOUR	No extra cost from monthly tuition	1OO$
LEVEL	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
HOURS PER CREDIT	30 hours (10 supervised, 20 unsupervised)	30 hours (10 supervised, 20 unsupervised)
REQUIRED READING IN ADDITION TO THE COURSE	✅	✅
CONTACT WITH PROFESSOR	✅	✅
CULMINATING ACADEMIC PROJECT	✅	❌
CREDITS BY COURSES	110 credits	2 or 4 credits

APPRENTICESHIP	The program is designed to help you learn and gain credits during your apprenticeship within a local church.
TYPE	Residential training in your local church	❌
COST PER CREDIT HOUR	No extra cost from monthly tuition	❌
DURATION	3 years	❌
START	together with your courses	❌
CREDITS BY APPRENTICESHIP	72 credits	❌
CULMINATING PROJECT PRESENTATION	Enter your text here...	❌
PASTOR GUIDED	✅	❌
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Admissions Requirements

To join the Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership, you’ll need:
Basic Education: A completed high school education (or equivalent).
Age: You must be 18 or older.
English Ability: You should be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow classes.
Placement Church: You must have a local church willing to support your training and provide a supervisor.
Technology: A laptop or computer, reliable internet, and a webcam for Zoom classes.
Weekly Time Commitment: Plan for about 25–35 hours per week for classes, homework, and practicum.

The Washington Student Achievement Council has determined that THS Academy for Pastoral Leadership qualifies for religious exempt status from the Degree Granting Institutions Act for the following program: Bachelor of Theology in Pastoral Leadership (B.T.). The Council makes no evaluation of the administration, faculty, business practices, financial condition or quality of the offerings by this institution. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the Council at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430 or by email at degreeauthorization@wsac.wa.gov.