Training a New Generation of Christian Students Around the World in the Historic Theology of the Reformation

An Intro from our founder

Founder's Vision

Reformed theological education has been on the decline in America and around the world since the latter part of the nineteenth century. Many of the institutions which were established to provide a solid Reformed education, especially in training ministers of the Gospel, have been subsequently compromised. Ineffective leaders quickly sold their birthrights for the mess of pottage of the more popular systems of theology. These institutions, while remaining evangelical, have abandoned the distinctives of the Reformation. As a result, the pulpits of our churches are too often manned by graduates trained in defective theology by defective institutions.
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Rev. Dr. Kenneth G. Talbot (1954-2022)​​

Classical Reformed Education from Esteemed Lecturers

Dr. Todd Ruddell

Covenant Theology

Dr. Bill Higgins

Church History

Dr. Kenneth Gentry

Eschatology

Dr. George Grant

Education

A Pioneer
in Distance Education

Founded in 1980. When distance education was frowned upon, or considered to offer a less than effective education, Whitefield offered its students the opportunity to work towards their degree in the privacy and comfort of their own home.

  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Post Graduate
  • Confessionally Reformed
  • LMS & Social Network
  • Among Best Tuition Rates

"Whether a person is pursuing a first theological degree with no prior training in theology or biblical studies, or if they already have a degree from a Bible college or seminary and wish to pursue further studies, Whitefield Seminary offers the best in distance learning."

Dr. Charles Roberts

"I have nothing but praise for Whitefield Theological Seminary. First of all, it is designed to serve the local church and not usurp it. In a day of apparent para-church primacy and seminaries operating outside of the umbrella of the local church, it is refreshing to see WTS’ insistence on the church as the pillar and ground of the truth."

Rev. James Butler

"If all you want is letters after your name, you can pencil them in. If you want to be prepared for service without the shortcuts for the highest glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom, WTS is unmatched."

Rev. Reid Ferguson

Most Common
questions

What are your doctrinal standards?

Whitefield Theological Seminary & College holds to the Westminster Standards, which include the Confession of 1647, Larger and Shorter Catechism. Click below for a summary of the distinctive nature of those doctrines.

Summary

The tuition cost for an Associate is $6,000. Bachelor degrees range from $12,000 to $12,400. Master degrees range from $3,995 to $11,895. Doctorate degrees range from $7,995 to $15,890. These fees do not include books or various one-time charges like graduation, mentoring, and testing. We offer two payment plans: (1) Prepaid Full Tuition (15% discount) or (2) a minimum monthly payment of $80. You can adjust the amount to pay off your tuition sooner. See the Seminary Administrative Bulletin and College Catalog for more details.

The programs are self-paced. The majority of your work will involve listening to lectures (mp3), reading books, and writing. Graduate students are required to interact with a mentor. Graduate oral exams can be done in person (Lakeland, FL) or online using Zoom.

In short, no. The state of Florida authorizes Whitefield to grant degrees. The primary reason an educational institution desires accreditation by a government agency, or a private agency approved by the (USDOE), is to receive federal and state funding. Accreditation does not address issues of ‘truth’ or ‘quality’ or ‘competency’ in the educational enterprise when it comes to Christian education and ministry. Whitefield strives to maintain its independent educational status as a church-sponsored institution, free from governmental interference and entanglement while accountable to its ecclesiastical authority. See the Seminary and College Catalogs for more details.

MUST READ DOCUMENTS

Everything you need to know about the Seminary and College is in the PDFs below. For prospective Seminary students, read the Catalog and Administrative Bulletin. You must read these documents carefully, for they not only explain what is involved but you will be required on the application to sign an agreement that you will abide by the guidelines and policies.

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Seminary Catalog

Outlines all aspects of the Seminary including General Administration, Academic Information, and Degree/Course Descriptions.

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Seminary Admin Bulletin

Supplement to the Catalog that includes Tuition fees, Non-Tuition Fees, Faculty Information, and a List of Whitefield Alumni as of 2010.

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College Catalog

Outlines all aspects of the College including General Administration, Academic Information, Degree/Course Descriptions, and Fees.

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Mr. Jason L Bradfield, M.A.

Interim President
Assistant Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church
president@whitefield.edu
1.844.WTS.1537

Office Address:
1605 E Gary Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 6321
Lakeland, Florida 33807

Whitefield Theological Seminary is an Affiliate institution of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. As such, it participates in and contributes to collegial and professional development activities of the Association, and is committed to the quality of education ARTS promotes. Affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply, or presume ARTS accredited status at present or in the future.

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