Frequently Asked Questions
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at TWU (Launching Fall 2026)
As the ACTS Seminaries partnership prepares to conclude, students can look forward to starting or continuing their studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) at TWU, beginning Fall 2026. Please visit the TEDS at TWU to learn more.
Where will seminary classes be offered in Fall 2026?
For Fall 2026 and beyond, most in-person classes offered on the TWU Langley campus will continue to be in the Fosmark Centre (ACTS building). Occasionally, classes may be offered in other locations, such as the DeVries Centre, located across from Fosmark.
Can I take seminary classes during the Summer 2026 term?
Yes, absolutely. The Summer 2026 course schedule is available on the ACTS website, and course registration is open. Syllabi for summer courses will be posted on this page when available. Please note that the ACTS website will go offline by the end of April. Stay tuned about where to find the course schedule and syllabi for the 2026/27 academic year. Registration for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 will open before the end of March.
Can I apply for financial aid?
Seminary students will continue to be eligible for University financial aid, and the application process remains the same. Applications for the upcoming academic year are now open. Please log in to your TWU account for Financial Aid & Award Applications.
What will tuition costs be starting Fall 2026?
Tuition for TEDS at TWU is listed on the University’s website under TEDS Tuition.
As a current ACTS Seminaries student, do I need to apply to study at TEDS at TWU?
If you are planning to continue studies into Fall 2026 on your current program template, there is nothing you need to — you do not need to reapply to TEDS or request a transfer. Your TWU student ID number and email address will remain unchanged, and you will continue to have access to all systems and services that TWU offers to support your studies.
As a current ACTS Seminaries student, how long do I have to complete my seminary program?
You will have until Spring 2030 to complete your current program template and graduate with a certificate from TWU and your seminary of enrolment (if you are a Canadian Baptist Seminary, MB Seminary, or Northwest Seminary student).
Discerning if Seminary is for You
I am not planning to be a pastor. Is seminary for me?
Yes! Seminary education is for anyone looking for a learning community that will help you learn what it means to live out the Gospel more fully in everyday life.
I don’t have any formal training in Bible or theology. Am I eligible to apply?
Students with a completed bachelor's degree in any discipline are invited to apply. In fact, most of our students come with no previous Bible or theology education.
I have been away from school for a long time. Will I be the oldest one in the classroom?
The average age of an ACTS Seminaries student is 36, but we have students in their 20s, all the way to students in their 70s. Many ACTS students have been away from formal education for a decade or more. Having students with a wealth of life experience in the classroom provides the opportunity for incredibly rich and meaningful conversation.
I have been away from school for a long time. Will I have the skills to succeed at the seminary level?
The application assessment process is designed to help both ACTS staff and prospective students decide whether you are ready for seminary. If ACTS admits you to a program, take that as our vote of confidence in your ability to succeed! We have a variety of academic support services through the Learning Commons to help ease you back into study.
Becoming a Seminary Student
I don’t have a completed Bachelor's degree. Am I eligible to apply?
Our goal in the admissions process is to help make sure you’re ready to succeed in your studies. If you don’t have a bachelor's degree, we can look at whether your work experience, ministry experience and formal or informal education have prepared you to succeed at seminary. Your enrolment advisor will walk with you through this process.
How can I afford seminary?
There is no doubt that a seminary education is a significant expense. Enrolment advisors are happy to talk to you about funding options, which can include personal finances, government/bank loans, seminary financial aid, external financial aid, and on-campus employment. We can also set up a monthly tuition payment plan, to help break up the payments into something more manageable.
How does ACTS deliver its classes and degrees?
ACTS offers classes in a variety of formats for most programs. We offer regular weekly classes that can be attended either on campus or remotely via live-stream; on-campus one-week intensive classes; and online classes based on pre-recorded lectures and web-based interaction with peers and faculty that allow for maximum scheduling flexibility throughout the week.
How much time do I need to devote to studies?
Depending on the class format chosen, expect to spend 8-10 hours per week per course on everything related to your studies.
ACTS Seminaries Partnership
How is ACTS related to Trinity Western University?
ACTS Seminaries is a partnership of four seminaries that together form a graduate school of theological studies at Trinity Western University. ACTS students are Trinity Western University students, and ACTS alumni are Trinity Western University alumni. This means that as an ACTS student, you get access to all services provided by Trinity Western University.
ACTS Seminaries is made of up four seminaries representing different denominations. Do I need to be part of one of those denominations to attend?
Nope! ACTS Seminaries students are from dozens of different denominational backgrounds. That’s one of the great things about studying at ACTS - you learn and worship together with fellow students and faculty from many different traditions, all united by our desire to follow Jesus.
