Jacksonville Theological Seminary

What Jacksonville Theological Seminary does

Jacksonville Theological Seminary (JTS) is a private, interdenominational nonprofit religious seminary headquartered at 2121 Corporate Square Blvd., Suite 171-A in Jacksonville, Florida. The institution delivers graduate-level theological education entirely through distance learning, offering Master's, Doctorate, and Ph.D. degree programs across 12 areas of study (including Biblical Studies, Christian Counseling, Divinity with Hospital and Incarceration specializations, Theology, Worship Leadership, and Christian Education), plus NCCA-affiliated Clinical Christian Counseling programs. JTS operates an integrated educational network with affiliated institutions Revelation Message Bible College (RMBC, offering Associate and Bachelor's degrees) and Revelation Message Christian Institute (RMCI, offering certificates and diplomas for students without a high school diploma or GED), all sharing administrative resources, facilitators, and the online student portal.

The technology layer is conventional and lightweight: a phpBB-based online student portal delivers MP3 audio lectures and eBook course content, allowing students to enroll and progress at any time from any location. Tuition is unit-priced ($285 per 3-credit Master's course; $335 per 3-credit Doctorate course; flat $3,900 for Ph.D.), with the Clinical Christian Counseling Doctorate priced at $5,600-$8,000 across phase-based payments. Auxiliary revenue streams include graduation fees ($225-$350 by degree level), official transcripts ($5), degree reprints ($35), wallet degree cards ($15), student ID cards ($25 new / $10 annual renewal), ordination renewals ($50), class rings (via Herff Jones partnership), and donations supporting scholarships for incarcerated and third-world-country students.

JTS's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through its website, live chat, phone/text, email, social media (Facebook), and a globally distributed facilitator network spanning 18+ US states and international locations in the Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Canada, Haiti, and South Africa. The institution is registered with the Florida Department of Education's Commission for Independent Education as a Religious Institution and accredited by ACI, Inc. as a Comprehensive Accredited Member With Honor. Customer segments include pastors, Christian counselors, hospital and prison chaplains, Christian educators, business professionals, worship leaders, and missionaries, with no enterprise B2B customers. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no external funding has been raised; operating since at least 1989, the seminary functions as a faith-based, donation- and tuition-supported educational nonprofit.

Name

Jacksonville Theological Seminary

Legal name

Jacksonville Theological Seminary

Website

https://jts.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jacksonville Theological Seminary is a private, interdenominational nonprofit religious seminary in Jacksonville, Florida, delivering graduate-level theological degrees (Master's, Doctorate, Ph.D., and NCCA clinical counseling) entirely online through a phpBB-based distance learning platform and a global facilitator network serving individual pastors, counselors, chaplains, and missionaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education / Religious 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), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Distance learning seminary
• Pastoral counseling degrees
• Biblical studies programs
• Clinical Christian counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Master, Doctorate, Ph.D., and Clinical programs. Students pay per course or full program tuition. Additional fees include application/evaluation fees, graduation fees, practicum fees, thesis and dissertation fees.
2. Transcript and Document Services: Revenue from ordering official transcripts ($5 per copy), degree reprints ($35), wallet degree cards ($15), and student ID cards ($25 new, $10 renewal).
3. Graduation and Credentialing Services: Graduation fees for various program levels: Masters $225, Doctorate $325, Ph.D. $350. Also includes ordination renewal fees ($50).
4. Donations and Scholarships: As an interdenominational institution without general church funding relationships, JTS relies on donations and gifts to support scholarships for students in third-world countries and incarcerated individuals. Monthly contribution partnerships available.
5. Application/Registration Fees: Non-refundable evaluation/registration fee of $50 for new student applications.
6. Clinical Program Licensing: NCCA clinical program fees including background check ($100), first-year NCCA membership dues ($75), and phase-based tuition payments for clinical counseling degrees totaling $5,600-$8,000 depending on program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jacksonville Theological Seminary is an interdenominational religious seminary that delivers graduate-level theological degrees (Master's, Doctorate, Ph.D.) and NCCA-accredited Clinical Christian Counseling credentials primarily through distance learning. Coursework is delivered online via audio lectures (MP3), eBook courses, and a phpBB-based student portal, with academic and pastoral support provided by a global network of licensed Facilitators. Auxiliary credentialing services (transcripts, ID cards, degree reprints, wallet cards, class rings) and donations support student scholarships.

Product overview

Jacksonville Theological Seminary offers a multi-tiered theological education platform consisting of graduate degree programs (Master's, Doctorate, and Ph.D. levels) across various Christian ministry specializations including Biblical Studies, Christian Business, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Divinity, Evangelism, Ministry, Religious Education, Theology, and Worship Leadership. The institution also provides National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) Clinical Programs for counseling credentials. Supporting the academic offerings are auxiliary services including Student ID Cards, Degree Reprints, Wallet Degree Cards, Class Rings, and Official Transcripts. The institution delivers education through an online distance learning platform featuring audio lectures and eBook courses, accessible via a phpBB-based student portal. Programs are available online and through distant learning with facilitators located across multiple U.S. states and international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master's Degree Programs Graduate-level degree programs requiring a Bachelor's degree plus 30 credit hours of Master's-level work, with specializations including Biblical Studies, Divinity (Hospital/Incarceration), Evangelism, Ministry, Worship Leadership, Christian Business, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, and Religious Education. Delivered online via distance learning with facilitator support.
• Doctorate Degree Programs Doctoral programs requiring a Bachelor's and Master's degree plus 30 credit hours of doctoral study across specializations including Biblical Crisis Counseling, Biblical Studies, Christian Business, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Divinity (Hospital/Incarceration), Evangelism, Ministry, Religious Education, Theology, and Worship Leadership.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctor of Philosophy programs requiring a Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degree plus 30 additional credit hours of Ph.D. study, with specializations in Biblical Crisis Counseling, Christian Business, Christian Counseling, Christian Education, Divinity (Hospital/Incarceration), Evangelism, Ministry, and Theology.
• Clinical Programs (NCCA) National Christian Counselors Association clinical counseling degree and licensing programs, including the Doctor of Clinical Christian Counseling and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling, providing training in Temperament Theory and Therapy grounded in Biblical principles and preparing graduates for NCCA licensure and chaplaincy roles.
• Official Transcripts Official transcript ordering service for current and former students at $5.00 per copy, mailed within 7-10 business days upon verification of course requirements and financial obligations.
• Student ID Cards Official photo identification cards for students offering student ID, restaurant and retail discounts, and discounted services nationwide. $25 fee for new cards and $10 for annual renewal.
• Degree Reprints Duplicate copies of degrees earned with Jacksonville Theological Seminary, available to alumni at $35.00 per reprint.
• Wallet Degree Cards Pocket-sized plastic replicas of earned degrees featuring name, degree earned, date, signatures, and school seal; priced at $15.00 each.
• Class Rings Official Jacksonville Theological Seminary graduation rings offered through Herff Jones, allowing JTS alumni to order custom graduation rings with JTS branding and designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ success rate reported for Temperament Therapy when administered by qualified NCCA therapists
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJTS partners with NCCA to offer Clinical Christian Counseling degree and licensing programs. NCCA provides the clinical counseling curriculum based on Temperament Theory and Therapy, a Christian counseling method. JTS serves as an educational provider for NCCA's clinical counselor training and licensing certification. NCCA credentials allow graduates to operate counseling ministries and, with proper licensing, charge fees for services.
• ACI, Inc.coreOthersACI, Inc. provides institutional accreditation for Jacksonville Theological Seminary as a Comprehensive Accredited Member With Honor. This accreditation signifies that JTS meets quality standards established by ACI, Inc. for theological education institutions.
• Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of EducationcoreOthersJTS is registered with the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education as a Religious Institution. This registration provides state-level oversight and authorization to operate as a postsecondary educational institution.
• Revelation Message Bible College (RMBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMBC is an affiliated institution offering Associate and Bachelor degree programs. Together with JTS (Graduate programs) and RMCI (Non-degree programs), they form a comprehensive theological education system. The institutions share administrative resources, facilitators, and the online student portal.
• Revelation Message Christian Institute (RMCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMCI is an affiliated institution offering Christian Worker's Certificates, Christian Ministry Diplomas, and Associate degrees for those without a high school diploma or GED. Part of the integrated JTS/RMBC/RMCI educational network serving students at all levels.
• Herff JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHerff Jones produces official Jacksonville Theological Seminary class rings for graduates. The partnership allows JTS alumni to order custom graduation rings through Herff Jones with JTS branding and designs. Steve Smith serves as the local Herff Jones representative for JTS alumni.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Regent University School of Divinity: Regent's School of Divinity offers regionally accredited online Master's and Doctoral programs in theology, divinity, and ministry, with a distance learning model closely paralleling JTS's structure. Both target working ministers and ministry professionals seeking flexible graduate theological education, making Regent a direct comparable in market positioning though at a higher price point.
• Anderson University (SC) - College of Education and Seminary: Anderson University offers accredited online graduate programs in ministry and theological studies through its seminary and graduate divinity programs. As a Southern Baptist-affiliated institution with online graduate theological offerings, it serves a similar audience of ministry professionals seeking flexible credentials at modest tuition.
• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: NOBTS offers accredited graduate theological degrees with extensive distance learning options, including innovative non-traditional programs for working ministers. Both JTS and NOBTS serve the same affinity audience of practical ministry professionals seeking flexible theological training without relocation.
• Global University (formerly ICI): Global University is an Assemblies of God distance-learning theological institution offering undergraduate and graduate degrees through a global facilitator network spanning 200+ countries. Its international facilitator model, affordability, and global reach closely mirror JTS's approach, making it one of the most directly comparable models.
• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers accredited online Master's and Doctorate programs in theological and ministry disciplines, including biblical counseling, with a focus on practical ministry training. Both MBTS and JTS serve ministry professionals seeking flexible, affordable graduate theological education.
• Moody Bible Institute: Moody Bible Institute offers accredited Bible and theology programs with distance learning options, focusing on biblical studies, ministry, and Christian education. Both institutions target students seeking biblically-grounded theological education with practical ministry outcomes, though Moody has stronger regional accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: Liberty University operates the largest online theological education program in the U.S. through Liberty University Online and its rawlings School of Divinity. It offers accredited distance Master's, Doctorate, and Ph.D. programs with federal financial aid eligibility—a direct competitor in JTS's core market of affordable online theological degrees, but at significantly larger scale and with regional accreditation.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) is a regionally accredited evangelical seminary offering distance learning Master's and Doctorate programs in theology, biblical studies, and ministry. DTS competes with JTS for graduate theological students seeking flexible online pathways, but with stronger accreditation and broader name recognition.
• Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the largest accredited seminaries in the U.S., offering distance and on-campus Master's, Doctorate, and Ph.D. programs in theology and ministry. While denominationally affiliated, it competes for the same pool of ministry professional students seeking graduate theological credentials, with stronger accreditation standing.
• Bob Jones University: Bob Jones University offers regionally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in biblical studies, theology, and ministry, including some distance learning options. Its theological graduate programs and ministry focus make it a comparable though larger institution with stronger institutional standing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jts.edu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonville-theological-sem

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Subsidiaries2 records

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