About RTS Washington

Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) exists to serve the church in all branches of evangelical Christianity, with a special focus on the Reformed community, by preparing its leaders, including pastors, missionaries, educators, counselors, scholars and others.

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Established more than 50 years ago, RTS operates today on campuses in eight cities as well as online through a Global campus.  At RTS Washington, our mission is to serve the church through biblical, confessional, worshipful, and academically rigorous preparation for ministry. Our campus purpose is to prepare pastors and other Christian leaders for callings in and beyond the church that address the deepest human questions and longings in pluralistic contexts.

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 The Washington, D.C., campus began in the mid-1990s as a collaboration between ecclesial and para-church partners. Today we send graduates committed to the lordship of Christ to serve in a wide range of contexts regionally, nationally, and internationally. As RTS Washington prepares to mark its 30th anniversary during the 2024-25 school year, we give thanks to God for his kindness to our campus over the decades.