Preparing for pastoral training in the Master of Divinity program at New Saint Andrews College requires a financial commitment. The annual tuition for the program is $20,000; however, thanks to the generosity of donors to the Ezra Scholarship Fund, students are only responsible for a reduced tuition of $5,000 per year.
When students attend Greyfriars Hall with a $5,000 annual tuition at New Saint Andrews College, they also receive significant support in the form of a $15,000 scholarship from the Ezra Scholarship Fund, provided by donors who believe in supporting well-prepared ministry leaders. This approach ensures that only those truly called and committed will undertake this journey, as the decision involves a personal investment and communal affirmation.
Ministry preparation differs fundamentally from training for other professions, such as dentistry or architecture. In those fields, individuals who possess the financial resources, intelligence, and work ethic can typically pursue their careers independently. However, a calling to ministry requires more than personal ambition; it is a calling confirmed by the church community, which will ultimately benefit from the student’s education. By contributing to the student’s scholarship through the Ezra Scholarship, the church demonstrates its confidence in the student’s calling, gifts, and character.
This collaborative investment helps prevent well-meaning but unqualified individuals from pursuing ministry solely out of personal zeal or enthusiasm. Instead, it emphasizes the necessity of both internal conviction and external validation from church leaders who can vouch for the student’s suitability for ministry. In this way, New Saint Andrews College fosters a deeper, shared commitment to developing ministers who are fully prepared for their role, affirmed not only by personal desire but by the witness and investment of the church community.
Moving to Moscow
For a prospective student who is thinking about moving to Moscow, certain things need to be kept in mind. First, Moscow is a small college town (the University of Idaho, New Saint Andrews College, and Washington State University are only 8 miles away) with a somewhat rural economy. In asking you to consider this, we do not mean that you must have a job, but we do believe that a man has a duty to provide for his household, and this duty is not altered by the difficulties associated with a move. In our church, we want to watch out for one another, but we believe the primary duty in this regard remains within the household. Please be prudent and wise with regard to these responsibilities as you consider a move.
Housing
Students are responsible for their own housing arrangements. For new students, Greyfriars Hall will pass along information about possible housing opportunities to those who contact the Hall and request it. Greyfriars Hall students should understand that they are competing for housing with other students at New Saint Andrews College, the University of Idaho, and Washington State University. Securing housing is best done as early as possible.
Financial Responsibility
While tuition for Greyfriars Hall is fairly minimal, taking care of his family is the student’s primary responsibility. This is true not only of spiritual health but also of financial health. Finding work in Moscow is often a necessity for the Greyfriar student. Therefore, it is important to remember that just as moving to Moscow early is important, so is finding work early.