Preparing for pastoral training ministry at New Saint Andrews College's Master of Divinity program involves a competitively priced financial commitment. The program's annual tuition is $20,000, but thanks to the generosity of donors to the Ezra Scholarship Fund, this means that students are 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 who are truly called and committed will undertake this journey, as the decision involves both 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. But 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 fund below, 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.
Contribute to the Ezra Scholarship
Every student at Greyfriars Hall receives a scholarship to help cover a portion of their annual tuition. Your support through a monthly recurring or large one-time gift will directly contribute to the Ezra Scholarship, benefiting and blessing the incoming students in the Master of Divinity graduate program. We encourage you to prayerfully consider making a contribution today.