Northeastern Seminary

Name

Northeastern Seminary

Legal name

Northeastern Seminary

Website

https://nes.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education / Seminary Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary degrees
• Graduate ministry programs
• Spiritual formation
• Online theological certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for degree programs (M.Div., M.A., D.Min.) and certificate programs, as well as course fees for audit and individual courses
2. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Institutional scholarships, federal financial aid, military and veterans benefits, and grants including Lilly Endowment funding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northeastern Seminary delivers accredited graduate theological education through degree programs (A.A., M.Div., multiple M.A. specializations, D.Min.) and stackable Advanced Certificate programs. Programs are offered fully online via Moodle or in-person at the Roberts Wesleyan University campus in Rochester, NY, with flexible scheduling for working adults pursuing Christian ministry preparation, spiritual formation, chaplaincy, and theological leadership roles.

Product overview

Northeastern Seminary offers a comprehensive theological education portfolio consisting of degree programs (Associate to Doctoral levels) and stackable certificate programs. The core offerings include Master of Divinity (M.Div.) as the flagship professional degree, multiple Master of Arts programs (Ministry Practice, Spiritual Formation, Theological Studies, Theology & Social Justice, Transformational Leadership), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program. Certificate programs include five Advanced Certificate specializations (Scripture/Theology/Ministry, Chaplaincy, Spiritual Direction, Biblical Interpretation, Black Church Studies) plus a Spanish-language Youth Ministry certificate. Programs are delivered fully online or in-person at the Rochester, NY campus, with stackable curriculum design allowing certificates to build toward master's degrees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Comprehensive three-year seminary degree program preparing students for Christian ministry and leadership roles in church and community settings. Intended for aspiring pastors, chaplains, and ministry leaders.
• Ministry Practice, M.A. Master of Arts degree focusing on practical ministry skills and application for church leadership and community service.
• Spiritual Formation, M.A. Master of Arts degree emphasizing personal spiritual development and formation for Christian leadership and guidance.
• Theological Studies, M.A. Master of Arts degree providing in-depth study of theological concepts, biblical interpretation, and Christian doctrine.
• Theology & Social Justice, M.A. Master of Arts degree combining theological education with focus on social justice, community advocacy, and transformative leadership.
• Transformational Leadership, M.A. Master of Arts degree designed to develop leadership competencies for effective Christian ministry and organizational change.
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Doctoral degree program for ministry professionals, completed online in approximately 3 years with bi-annual residencies and intensive two-week courses.
• Advanced Certificate in Scripture, Theology, & Ministry Stackable certificate program providing foundational theological education that can build toward a master's degree.
• Advanced Certificate in Chaplaincy Specialized certificate preparing students for chaplaincy roles in healthcare, military, and community settings.
• Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction Certificate program for training in spiritual direction and guidance, requiring prior graduate theological education and interview process.
• Advanced Certificate in Biblical Interpretation Certificate program focusing on methods and skills for interpreting and understanding biblical texts.
• Advanced Certificate in Black Church Studies Certificate program exploring the history, theology, and cultural contexts of Black churches in America.
• Biblical Studies, A.A. Associate of Arts degree providing foundational education in biblical studies, available fully online.
• Hispanic Theology & Youth Ministry Certificate (Spanish) Spanish-language certificate program focused on Hispanic theology and youth ministry education.
• Dual Masters Degrees Program allowing students to earn two master's degrees simultaneously with combined coursework requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61% of students are women
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roberts Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNortheastern Seminary operates as an embedded school of Roberts Wesleyan University, sharing campus facilities in Rochester, NY. The institutions have united operations, with NES degrees conferred through Roberts Wesleyan. Students can access both seminary programs and undergraduate degree options through the partnership.
• Dallas Willard Ministries School of Kingdom LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership announced in April 2024 focused on spiritual formation and kingdom living education, aligning with NES's emphasis on spiritual direction and formation in ministry training.
• Genesis Conference of the Free Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conference partnership connecting NES with Free Methodist churches in the Genesis Conference region for student recruitment, placement, and theological collaboration.
• Pacific Northwest Conference of Free Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional conference partnership connecting NES with Free Methodist churches in the Pacific Northwest region for student recruitment, placement, and theological collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online Seminary: Large online seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. programs at scale with aggressive tuition pricing. Comparable to NES in online delivery model but operates at dramatically larger scale and competes on price.
• Regent University School of Divinity: Graduate seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. with fully online options. Comparable to NES in product portfolio and online access for working adults, though broader in scope and larger in scale.
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: One of the largest accredited seminaries in the U.S., offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. with substantial online enrollment. Comparable to NES in degree offerings but operates at materially larger scale with broader denominational reach.

Direct peers

• Nazarene Theological Seminary: Wesleyan-Holiness seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. programs with online and residential options. Comparable to NES in denominational heritage and graduate theological curriculum.
• Reformed Theological Seminary: Multi-campus evangelical seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. with extensive online and hybrid formats. Comparable to NES in delivering accredited theological education across denominations to working adults.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Graduate-level theological seminary offering Th.M., M.A., and D.Min. programs with online and residential options. Comparable in degree portfolio and emphasis on spiritual formation, serving a similar working-adult and ministry-leader demographic.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Major accredited evangelical seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. programs with extensive online and on-campus options. Directly comparable to NES in product offering and target market of ministry professionals and graduate theology students.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Wesleyan-Holiness affiliated seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. with significant online delivery. Closely comparable to NES given shared Wesleyan theological heritage and similar multi-denominational student outreach.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary offering graduate theological degrees and certificates, including fully online M.Div. and D.Min. programs. Directly comparable in product mix and target student profile.
• Wesley Biblical Seminary: Online-focused Wesleyan-tradition seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and D.Min. programs. Comparable to NES in theological heritage, online-first delivery model, and target market of working ministry professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NESeminary
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUXPV-hwIanOzQCOVS7RVqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/10759904877
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northeastern-seminary
• Instagraminstagram.com/neseminary

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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