Reformed Episcopal Seminary

The Reformed Episcopal Seminary was founded in 1887 in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with support from a trust created by Harriet Benson in March, 1886. The corner stone for the first building to house the Seminary was laid on September 19 of that same year. The seminary offers a Master of Divinity (MDiv) program as well as programs leading to certificates in a variety of theological fields. A diploma program is available for a limited number of students without an undergraduate degree. The Seminary also offers a Licentiate in Diaconal Ministry Program and a Deaconess Program.

Mission Statement - "Our mission at Reformed Episcopal Seminary is to prepare men for the Gospel Ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church, to provide a thoroughly biblical education useful for broader Christian Service, and to offer our educational benefits and spiritual blessings to fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church."

The seminary describes itself as:

• Evangelical - proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and seeking to build up its students in faith and devotion;

• Catholic - affirming the faith of the apostles and of the early creeds, while also rejoicing with those everywhere who confess Christ Jesus as Lord;

• Protestant - holding to the Reformation doctrines of the primacy and sufficiency of Scripture and justification by grace through faith;

• Ecumenical - welcoming students from a variety of church groups and backgrounds into a community of ministerial training;

• Episcopal - holding to the worship, doctrine, and order of the English Reformation.

Reformed Episcopal Seminary is an official candidate for accreditation with the Association of Theological Schools and have submitted their completed Self-Study report.