What Phoenix Seminary does

Phoenix Seminary is a private, non-profit, evangelical graduate theological seminary founded in 1988 and headquartered on a 4.6-acre campus at 7901 East Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is the only accredited graduate-level theological seminary with its main campus in Arizona and serves men and women preparing for vocational ministry, pastoral leadership, and church-related scholarship. The institution is dually accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and participates in NC-SARA for interstate distance education.

Phoenix Seminary's core offerings are six accredited graduate programs — Master of Divinity (92 credits), Master of Arts in Ministry (47 credits), Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (48 credits), Master of Theology (24–26 credits), Doctor of Ministry (30 credits), and a Graduate Diploma (24 credits) — delivered on-campus, fully online, or in hybrid format through its PS Online asynchronous Learning Management System, which features studio-produced faculty video lectures, discussion forums, assignments, and online exams. Adjacent offerings include the Phoenix Seminary Library (the largest private theological collection in Arizona), The Mentoring Initiative, non-credit Continuing Education, the Sacred Task Pastors' Conference, and the Eunice Initiative (a 2026 partnership with TGC Arizona for women's ministry training).

The business model is primarily tuition-driven at $580/credit hour (DMin at $550), with most students paying an effective ~$350/credit after scholarships and the Church Partnership Grant (which matches church contributions). Supplementary revenue streams include library patron subscriptions ($35–$50/year), donations, and grants administered through a Development function. Go-to-market is sales-led via enrollment counselors, with event-driven channels (Preview Nights, virtual info sessions, conferences) and church partnership referrals. The institution is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company, and is currently undergoing a rebranding to Talbot Seminary Phoenix.

Name

Phoenix Seminary

Legal name

Phoenix Seminary

Website

https://ps.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Phoenix Seminary is a private, non-profit evangelical theological seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona, offering accredited graduate degrees (MDiv, MAM, MABTS, ThM, DMin, Graduate Diploma) on-campus and online to students preparing for ministry, with tuition, donations, and church partnerships as primary revenue sources.

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Product category

Graduate Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Graduate seminary programs
• Biblical studies degrees
• Ministry training
• Pastoral education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged per credit hour for degree programs. Students pay per credit with scholarships reducing effective cost. Additional fees include General Services Fee ($100/semester) and Technology Fee ($100/semester).
2. Library Patron Programs: Community Patron Fee ($35/year) and Research Patron Fee ($50/year) provide external community members access to the library collection, book checkouts, and ejournals.
3. Donations and Grants: Development Director position focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts. Donor-funded scholarships support students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Phoenix Seminary is a private, not-for-profit graduate theological seminary offering accredited degree programs (MDiv, MAM, MABTS, ThM, DMin, Graduate Diploma) for individuals pursuing vocational Christian ministry. Programs are delivered on-campus in Scottsdale, Arizona or 100% online via the proprietary PS Online LMS. Supplementary offerings include the largest private theological library in Arizona, the Sacred Task Pastors' Conference, The Mentoring Initiative, continuing education, and library patron memberships.

Product overview

Phoenix Seminary is an evangelical theological seminary offering a portfolio of graduate-level degree programs and educational services. Its core offerings include the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM), Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS), Master of Theology (ThM), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), and Graduate Diploma. Programs are delivered on-campus in Scottsdale, Arizona, or fully online via the PS Online learning platform. The seminary also provides supplementary services including the Phoenix Seminary Library (the largest private theological collection in Arizona), The Mentoring Initiative for student discipleship, the Sacred Task Pastors' Conference for continuing education, and non-credit Continuing Education options. The institution partners with local churches through the Church Partnership Grant Program and offers various scholarships including the Academic Scholarship (30% tuition discount) and Distinguished Scholarships for specific ministry callings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) A 92-credit graduate theological degree training men and women for Christ-centered ministry. Available on-campus or 100% online with concentrations in Biblical and Theological Studies or Christian Studies. 3-5 years to complete; biblical languages required.
• Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM) A 47-credit professional ministry degree with 4 concentrations, designed for ministry training without requiring biblical languages. Can be completed in 2-4 years.
• Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) A 48-credit academic degree requiring biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew), providing rigorous biblical and theological education for scholarly or ministry contexts. 2-4 years to complete.
• Master of Theology (ThM)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 students and alumni trained since 1988
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and minor.

• TGC Arizona (The Gospel Coalition Arizona)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Eunice Initiative is a collaborative partnership between TGC Arizona and Phoenix Seminary to train women to teach and disciple women in the Scriptures. Early bird registration opens for 2026-2027 cohort with discounted rates before July 6.
• Western Seminary (Portland, Oregon)historicalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 1987In October 1987, Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon entered into a partnership with churches in Phoenix to establish a local seminary. Western Seminary Phoenix opened its doors in fall 1988 with first classes held at Scottsdale Bible Church and Grace Community Church. After several years of growing ministry, the local leadership saw benefits of becoming fully independent. In July 1994, with board approval, Phoenix Seminary became independent.
• Local Churches (Southwest)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhoenix Seminary partners with local churches throughout the Southwest in training and equipping students for real-life ministry. Qualified local pastors serve as adjunct professors, and many pastors and church leaders are involved in mentoring and internship programs. The seminary utilizes local churches for ministry exposure and practical application opportunities.
• The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)coreOthersPhoenix Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. Approved degree programs include Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Biblical and Theological Studies), Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry.
• The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreOthersPhoenix Seminary is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, one of two regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements)minorOthersPhoenix Seminary participates in NC-SARA, which provides reciprocity with other SARA states, districts and territories for distance education programs, making it easier for students in other states to take online courses.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Master's University and Seminary: TMU's seminary program offers evangelical graduate theological degrees (MDiv, ThM, DMin) with similar faculty-profile and ATS accreditation. Comparable in size, theological orientation, and online delivery model.
• Western Seminary: Western Seminary (Portland) is the institution from which Phoenix Seminary originally spun off in 1994. It offers comparable ATS-accredited evangelical seminary programs including MDiv, ThM, and DMin with similar Reformed/evangelical positioning.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Asbury Theological Seminary is an ATS-accredited multi-denominational seminary offering MDiv, ThM, and DMin programs with significant online enrollment. Comparable scope and evangelical/Wesleyan theological positioning.
• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is an ATS-accredited evangelical seminary offering MDiv, ThM, and DMin degrees with extensive online programs. Similar evangelical denomination breadth and ATS-accredited graduate theology portfolio.
• Gateway Seminary: Gateway Seminary (formerly Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary) is a Southern Baptist-affiliated ATS-accredited seminary offering graduate theological degrees. It competes in the broader Western US theological education market with online delivery.
• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an ATS-accredited evangelical institution offering MDiv, ThM, and DMin degrees with online pathways. Comparable size, evangelical stance, and degree portfolio to Phoenix Seminary.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Dallas Theological Seminary is a large, well-established evangelical theological seminary offering graduate degrees (MDiv, ThM, DMin) and online programs. It directly competes for the same student segment as Phoenix Seminary with comparable evangelical theology positioning and ATS accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Talbot School of Theology (Biola University): Talbot School of Theology at Biola University is an ATS-accredited evangelical seminary with extensive online graduate programs. It is the most directly relevant parent brand given Phoenix Seminary's announced rebrand to 'Talbot Seminary Phoenix'.
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: SBTS is a large, established ATS-accredited evangelical seminary offering MDiv, ThM, and DMin programs across multiple US campuses and online. As a broad incumbent it overlaps with Phoenix Seminary on graduate theological degrees and online distance delivery.
• Liberty University School of Divinity: Liberty University Online offers ATS-accredited seminary degrees at scale with aggressive online delivery and pricing. It is a broad incumbent that competes on tuition, online accessibility, and program breadth against smaller seminaries like Phoenix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/42178468281
• Instagraminstagram.com/phxseminary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-seminary

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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