Millard Reed School of Theology & Christian Ministry

Mission Statement

Within the life and thought of the Trevecca Community, the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry provides occasion for reflection upon the foundations, formation, and the Wesleyan vision of the historic Christian faith for living a reflective life of Christian service within the Church and society.

Graduates of the Trevecca School of Theology and Christian Ministry are serving Christ and the Church faithfully as pastors, youth and children’s pastors, teachers, missionaries, evangelists, well-trained laypersons, and administrative personnel—throughout the world.

The Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry has a rich tradition, beginning with the earliest days of the University when J. O. McClurkan, founder of the University, sought to establish a “Bible training school” for persons who were called to “missionary, evangelistic, and other branches of Christian work."

Since those earliest days, such names as Greathouse, Wynkoop, and Dunning have contributed to the rich tradition that characterizes Trevecca’s School of Theology and Christian Ministry, which has made great contributions to the ongoing dialogue within the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Today the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry continues that tradition as its faculty members continue to provide undergraduate and graduate education for servant-leaders who are called to ministry in the 21st century.

Timothy Green, PhD
Dean of the Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry

Pathways to Ordination

Since 1901, Trevecca has been preparing women and men for ministry. We continue supporting that mission by offering these pathways to fulfill the education requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene:

Non-Degree Course of Study B.A. in Christian Ministry (Online) B.A. in Religion (Face-to-Face)
  • Launching in 2025
  • Offered in an online or hybrid format.*
  • Video-based curriculum with instruction offered from professors and pastors across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Application information coming soon.

*Hybrid offerings depend on what your district offers. Check with your district to see if they partner with Trevecca for this program.

  • Entirely online
  • Results in a fully-accredited college degree
  • A degree-completion program perfect for those who have college credits or a previous degree in another field.
  • Tuition is free for Nazarene pastors in the Southeast Field.
  • More information and application here
  • Traditional 4-year format
  • Results in a fully-accredited college degree
  • Choose to concentrate in pastoral ministry, youth ministry, children’s ministry, church and community, intercultural studies or worship ministry.
  • Benefit from close relationships with Trevecca faculty at our Nashville campus.
  • More information and application here