Undergraduate
Pre-Ministry
Take the first steps toward seminary or a variety of ministerial careers.
Pre-Theology
If you are considering entering the ministry, Simpson College has one of the most comprehensive programs in the region to help you decide.
With paid internships, off-campus retreats, chapel internship positions, extensive ministry and mentoring experiences, and seminary visitation opportunities, the Exploring Ministry program is designed to give you a broad yet thorough look at the profession.
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Begin Your Path to Ministry Here
Why Simpson College for Pre-Ministry Studies?
Simpson graduates who choose to proceed to seminary have an excellent track record of acceptance into some of the finest programs in the country. A few include Brite Divinity School, Chandler School of Theology, Chicago Theological Seminary, Drew University Theological School, Duke University Divinity School, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University, Iliff School of Theology, and Perkins School of Theology.
Need assistance? Contact us!
- maeve.callan@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1659
- Mary Berry Hall
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Faculty
Maeve Callan
- Department Chair
- Co-Director of the Interfaith Fellows Program
- Professor of Religion
Jed Forman
- Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Assistant Professor in Buddhist Studies
Kristyn Sessions
- Assistant Professor of Religion
Judy Walden
- Division Head of Humanities
- Department Chair of World Languages and Cultural Studies
- Professor of History