About A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary
Established in October 2007, the seminary bears the name of A.W. Tozer (1897-1963) and is part of Simpson University. The seminary originally began in 1977 in San Francisco as the Graduate School of Ministry at Simpson College.
A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary is for people who long to know God personally and have resolved to learn better how to mine for the treasures of God’s self-revelation in Scripture, in the church’s shared thinking about God’s Word, in creation, and worship and prayer. The focus at A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary is to teach students, to love students, to help students, and to pray for students as they become graduates who go into the world as disciple-making witnesses of Christ, giving to others from the treasures of Christ, all to the glory of God.
PROGRAMS
WHY TOZER?
It’s about calling, character, and competence
Our faculty and staff are committed to helping our seminarians grow multi-dimensionally: in their calling as Christ followers; in character filled with grace and the Spirit; in competence and capacity to serve; and in confidence to think, speak, and act Christianly.
It’s for men and women in ministry who want to finish seminary
Tozer is especially designed for men and women who are serving in ministry settings but have not yet finished their theological training. Our educational format is designed to allow you to stay in your ministry setting while finishing your education.
It’s led by practitioner-teacher-scholar faculty
Our faculty members are adjunct by design. The men and women who teach our courses are practitioners in ministry; they are appropriately trained and credentialed to teach graduate level education; and are scholars in the context of being godly disciples!
It’s about an opportunity for a tailored approach
While we seek to provide a comprehensive education based on our learning outcomes, we are sensitive to individual needs, gifts, and skills. We will work hard to hear your story and help you tailor your education to meet your felt needs and opportunities. For some, it may take the form of “stackable education” in that the seminarian needs coursework for licensure. Then after completing licensure or ordination, the individual returns to the seminary to complete a degree.
Tozer Seminary Admissions Process
STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE
A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary, a graduate school for ministry at Simpson University, equips Christ followers to handle God’s Word competently and to respond to the Spirit’s calling for effective service to Christ and His church.
Tozer Seminary is built upon biblical and theological scholarship, spiritual formation and character development, and professional competencies and experience. From these components, we focus our attention on the seminary student’s calling, character, and competence. These characteristics are cultivated through engagement with course studies, ministry experiences, and through relationships with faculty and fellow students.
- Christian statement
- One academic recommendation
- One spiritual recommendation
STEP 2: TRANSCRIPTS
Submit official college transcripts directly to the Admissions Office (2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003) from an accredited institution, showing completion of a bachelor’s degree; or, for applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree, official transcripts sent directly to the Admissions Office from each educational institution the student has attended after high school.
STEP 3: APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
File your FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov (school code 001291). Fill out the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary Financial Aid Application.
STEP 4: COMMIT WITH TUITION DEPOSIT
Upon receipt of your acceptance letter, log-in to your online application and acknowledge your acceptance. You will be asked to submit an advanced tuition deposit. Your deposit will open up full access for viewing your financial aid award letter and loan options as well as open up the student portal, create a unique student e-mail, and begin course registration.
If you have been a student with Simpson University, then you already have an account and can log in. If you have forgotten this information, please contact the information help desk at (530) 226-4940.
Meet our amazing faculty and staff.
