Knox Theological Seminary

What Knox Theological Seminary does

Knox Theological Seminary is a private, nonprofit, ATS-accredited online seminary in the Reformed theological tradition, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It delivers four graduate degree programs — the Master of Divinity (90 credits), Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (60 credits), Master of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies (48 credits), and Doctor of Ministry (30 credits) — plus certificate programs, all delivered fully online through a Moodle-based learning platform (Knox Learning Center) with optional one-week intensives on campus. All degree-seeking students receive Faithlife's Logos Bible Software with a lifetime-retained custom pastoral library, and student information runs on Populi. Operating reach spans 49 SARA member states plus international students in countries including Canada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Korea, and China.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-credit-hour tuition ($670 for most master's programs, $755 for DMin) collected via direct-to-consumer admissions and supplemented by donations through the Classy giving platform and restricted grant funding from foundations such as Lilly Endowment ($1M in 2025). Go-to-market emphasizes flexibility for working pastors and ministry leaders, with year-round rolling admissions and church- and denomination-level partnerships (Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Gateway Church) serving as referral channels. Student segments include working pastors, Christian educators, lay leaders, bi-vocational Christians, churches/denominations, and graduate students seeking further academic study.

The institution is governed by a board and led by Dr. Scott Manor (5th President since 2019), with a small doctorate-credentialed faculty delivering the curriculum. The competitive position relies on ATS accreditation, the Reformed tradition, the bundled Logos software, and a church-centered model that trains pastors in their existing ministry contexts rather than requiring relocation. Recent strategic activity has concentrated on expanding the product surface through grant-funded micro-credentials, executive ministry leadership tracks, peer coaching cohorts, and denomination-specific certifications.

Name

Knox Theological Seminary

Legal name

Knox Theological Seminary

Website

https://knoxseminary.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Knox Theological Seminary is a private, ATS-accredited online Reformed seminary offering fully online graduate degrees and certificates to working pastors, ministry leaders, educators, and lay leaders globally via a Moodle-based learning platform.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Online seminary
• Graduate divinity programs
• Pastoral training
• Reformed theology

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Master of Divinity: MDiv program: 90 credit hours at $670/credit = $60,300 total tuition. Revenue generated from per-credit-hour tuition payments from students.
2. Tuition - Master of Arts Programs: MACCS (48 credits) and MABTS (60 credits) at $670/credit. Programs generate revenue through tuition payments per credit hour.
3. Tuition - Doctor of Ministry: DMin program: 30 credit hours at $755/credit = $22,650 total tuition. Advanced professional degree for working ministers.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: Knox accepts donations through Classy platform (giving.classy.org/campaign/709975/donate). Donations support scholarships and operations.

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Core offering

Knox Theological Seminary delivers fully online, ATS-accredited graduate theological degree programs (MDiv, MABTS, MACCS, DMin) and certificate programs in the Reformed tradition. All degree-seeking students receive Logos Bible Software with a custom digital pastoral library at no additional cost. Courses are delivered year-round through a Moodle-based learning platform, with optional one-week intensive sessions at the Fort Lauderdale campus.

Product overview

Knox Theological Seminary offers a suite of fully online, ATS-accredited theological degree programs and certificates in the Reformed tradition. The core academic portfolio includes four degree programs: the Master of Divinity (MDiv) for pastoral ministry preparation, the Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) for advanced biblical/theological study, the Master of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies (MACCS) engaging the Western intellectual tradition, and the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) for practicing ministry leaders. All degree-seeking students receive Logos Bible Software with a digital pastoral library included with tuition. The seminary also offers certificate programs including the Ministry Essentials Certification and the Certification for EPC Commissioned Pastoral Leadership developed in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Programs are delivered 100% online through a Moodle-based learning platform, with optional one-week intensive courses at the Fort Lauderdale campus.

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Products and services

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) Professional degree of 90 credit hours preparing students for pastoral ministry. Covers biblical, theological, historical, and practical ministry studies including biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), a field-based ministry internship, and preaching practicums. Typically completed in 3-5 years and delivered fully online.
• Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) Academic degree of 60 credit hours for persons pursuing further graduate religious studies in biblical studies and theology or seeking to broaden and deepen their knowledge in these areas. Covers New Testament, Old Testament, Systematic Theology, Church History, and Biblical Hermeneutics.
• Master of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies (MACCS) Academic degree of 48 credit hours for Christian, classical, and home educators, teachers, lay leaders, and pastors engaging with the Great Conversation of the Western Tradition. Covers classic literary genres, classic ideas, church history, and pedagogical practices through primary texts from Homer to modern authors.
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Advanced professional degree of 30 credit hours for men and women serving as pastors, missionaries, teachers, or administrators. Designed to add theological depth, strengthen preaching, teaching, and research skills, and grow leadership capacity. Can be taken entirely online or with one-week intensive courses at the Fort Lauderdale campus.
• Logos Bible Software Package Digital Bible study software and custom digital pastoral library of hundreds of titles provided to all degree-seeking students at no additional cost. Includes suite of Bible study and academic tools accessible on computer, tablet, or mobile device. Students retain access for life after graduation.
• Certification for EPC Commissioned Pastoral Leadership Specialized certification developed in partnership with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Targets Ruling Elders called to serve as Commissioned Pastors and provides a flexible, affordable, fully online theological training pathway.
• Ministry Essentials Certification Certification program forming part of the pathway for EPC Commissioned Pastoral Leadership. Covers core ministry foundations for candidates preparing for commissioned pastoral service.
• Foundations, Formation, Fellowship Initiative Multi-component programmatic initiative comprising micro-credentials for theological foundations, an executive ministry leadership track, and peer coaching and mentoring. Designed to expand access to theological training, strengthen congregational organizational leadership, and cultivate peer-based networks supporting pastors' vocational health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of respondents currently serving in a congregation said their Knox Theological Seminary education prepared them 'very well' or 'very well in some areas but not in others' for their current work
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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Knox and EPC developed a Certification for EPC Commissioned Pastoral Leadership - a flexible, affordable, fully online theological training pathway for Ruling Elders called to serve as Commissioned Pastors. The one-year self-paced program includes six courses and supervised practicum covering Reformed theology, preaching, biblical interpretation, church history, and EPC leadership. Certification holders may receive advanced standing toward Knox certificates or degree programs.
• Gateway ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 March 2021Integrative partnership with Gateway Church in Findlay, OH providing academic support and resources to laypeople and emerging leaders. Knox provides online remote learning with occasional in-person instruction for academic credit. Congregation members can take individual classes, work toward Certificate in Christian Ministry, or pursue MA or MDiv degrees without leaving their community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asbury Theological Seminary: ATS-accredited Wesleyan/evangelical seminary offering MDiv, MA, and DMin programs with significant online enrollment. Direct peer given comparable ATS-accredited degree portfolio and overlapping audience of ministry leaders.
• Reformed Theological Seminary: Multi-campus Reformed seminary offering MDiv, MAR, and DMin programs. Direct peer given shared Reformed theological identity, ATS accreditation, comparable degree portfolio, and overlapping target market of pastors and ministry leaders.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-campus evangelical seminary offering MDiv, MA, and DMin programs with growing online delivery. Direct peer given shared ATS-accredited evangelical identity, degree portfolio, and target market of ministry professionals.
• Denver Seminary: ATS-accredited evangelical seminary offering MDiv, MA, and DMin programs including fully online options. Direct peer given comparable degree portfolio, online delivery model, and shared target audience of working pastors.
• Covenant Theological Seminary: PCA-affiliated seminary offering MDiv and MA programs with significant online presence. Direct peer given Reformed identity, online delivery strategy, and overlapping target audience of working pastors and ministry leaders.
• Westminster Theological Seminary: Reformed seminary in the PCA tradition offering graduate theology degrees. Direct peer given closely aligned Reformed doctrinal identity, ATS accreditation, and similar degree portfolio for pastoral and academic formation.

Broad incumbents

• Dallas Theological Seminary: Large evangelical seminary offering ThM, MA, and DMin programs with hybrid and online options. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same student pool of ministry leaders seeking graduate theological education.
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Largest US seminary and ATS-accredited institution offering a broad portfolio of ministry and theology degrees including substantial online offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent competitor in the same overall theological education market.

Others

• Logos Bible Software (Faithlife): Bible study software provider whose platform Knox bundles into tuition. Comparable as a strategic technology partner and ecosystem participant; relevant given Knox's differentiation around Logos access and lifetime alumni value.

Emerging players

• Liberty University School of Divinity: Large online seminary offering MDiv and DMin programs at aggressive price points. Comparable as an online-first, scaled competitor targeting the same working-pastor and bi-vocational segments Knox serves.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

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Customer concentration

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