ENROLLMENT

Sangre de Cristo teaches a seminary curriculum, which is designed for those with a college degree. The Seminary does not prescribe a particular pre-theological curriculum to be taken in college. We recommend a basic liberal arts education emphasizing English composition and literature, Philosophy, History, Foreign Language(s) and Natural and Social Sciences. The School assumes that students have the basic skills in writing papers, grammatical construction, world history, and some public speaking ability. Students will be admitted who have not completed college, but it should be understood that such persons must be strongly motivated to study diligently in order to do acceptable work. For every hour in class there will be approximately two to four hours of assignments.

To enroll, students are to fill out the Application for Admission (download here). We require that students make a profession of Christian faith as summarized in the Apostles' Creed and be willing to test every issue of faith and life by the Scriptures. Full-time student applicants will also need to have three letters of recommendation (download here) mailed to the school. One of these letters should be from the student's pastor or a minister who knows the applicant. Another reference should be from someone who can attest to the applicants academic abilities or from an employer. The third reference can be someone who knows the applicant personally such as a friend or family member.

The application of a student must be approved by two members of the Core Faculty for admission. If a student's application is denied because he does not meet the requirements for admission or does not agree to conform to the purpose and philosophy of the School, the applicant shall be notified in writing. That applicant may appeal such a decision to the entire Core Faculty and seek advice from the Core Faculty on what steps may be taken to be accepted. A member of the Core Faculty shall inform the applicant of the final decision and be available to counsel the applicant. The faculty member shall inform the denied applicant of schools to which he may apply, and where materials from those schools might be obtained. This School will admit and permit the use of facilities or privileges to any student without discrimination in any way on the basis of sex, race or ethnic background. Since the Scriptural, doctrinal and ethical standards of this school would be compromised by admission of students whose sexual orientation is directed toward members of their own gender the school discourages application for admission to anyone embracing homosexual orientation. Application for admission from someone with such orientation may be considered following an interview with the Core Faculty, repentance before God and forsaking such a life style. Applications for enrollment should be submitted at least thirty days before a student expects to commence classes. If one plans to be a part-time student for a summer course, an application is requested thirty days before the particular class starts. Exceptions may be made to this policy if the classes are not filled. Those who have prior academic deficiencies should not let that discourage them from applying if they are presently motivated to diligently study God's Word.

We request that students make a profession of Christian faith as summarized in the Apostles' Creed and are willing to test every issue of faith and life by the Scriptures. This School will admit or permit the use of facilities or privileges to any student without discrimination in any way on the basis of gender, race or ethnic background.

CREDIT TRANSFERRAL

A student who desires to transfer credits to this School must have an official transcript sent. Courses which have a grade of "C" or better and which are evaluated by the Administration as equivalent to courses in this School will be accepted in lieu of courses we offer. The student (and in cases of a veteran, the Veterans Administration) will be advised in writing of courses which have been accepted in transfer.

FEES

Tuition, Fees, and Application
Because of the faithful support of God's people who want to encourage students in their preparation for the gospel ministry, tuition scholarships are available for full time, second year and senior students who plan to enter Christian ministry. Application is necessary to participate. The following is a sample of fees:

Tuition

Full-time (12 – 18 credit hrs)
$1,050.00 per semester ($300.00 spring studies)

Part-time
$90.00 per semester hour

Audit
$75.00 per semester hour

Additional Fees

Application
$25.00 one time fee

Books
$175 - $250 per semester (Approx.)

Campus Use Fee
$75.00/sem. (non-resident students)

Family Housing
$295.00 and up per month

Rooms
$150.00 per month (single)

Campsites
$30.00 per week for one

The Ministry Tuition Scholarship

Sangre de Cristo Seminary offers complete tuition scholarships to 2nd and 3rd year full time students in the three year Master of Divinity or Diploma in Biblical Studies programs. Application for these scholarships is limited to students who plan to enter full-time professional Christian ministry following graduation or completion of their academic preparation. The Ministry Tuition Scholarship is made available by the financial support of God's people who want to encourage students in their preparation for the gospel ministry. This Scholarship covers the tuition for all courses taken at Sangre de Cristo Seminary. The student must also earn a C average or better for each semester. If a recipient of the Ministry Tuition Scholarship does not enter the ministry, he will be obligated to pay back to Sangre de Cristo Seminary the tuition for his education.

Student Accounts, Contributions and Ministry Tuition Scholarships

     To help prepare students for the Gospel ministry, family, churches and friends of seminary students are encouraged to help support this work.  Student fees currently pay for less than 10% of the educational expenses at Sangre de Cristo Seminary. Contributors may periodically want their gift to benefit an individual student.  Gifts can be sent directly to a student.  However, asking the seminary to credit a student’s account or to directly give the gift to the student, while the contributor is receiving a tax-exempt receipt for the gift, is forbidden by IRS tax law.
     The Seminary Tuition Scholarship Committee may choose to grant scholarships for educational expenses to an individual student, as funds are made available from gifts.  If the student is receiving the Ministry Tuition Scholarship, it is the committee’s understanding that these funds are applied to the Ministry Tuition Scholarship received by the student.  When a student graduates, if the student’s financial account has a positive balance, and that balance is due to scholarships, it is the seminary’s policy to return the balance to the seminary’s general fund.

Crumpacker Memorial Scholarship

The seminary has kept student fees at a low level and offers scholarships because of contributions made by supporters like Harold and Mary Crumpacker and their daughter, Dr. Margaret Crumpaker . The Crumpackers have been a part of the seminary since its founding, and Mary has served on the Board of Directors. After Harold went to be with the Lord in 1994, a scholarship endowment was established in his honor to help pay for student tuition. It is primarily from gifts like this memorial that the Ministry Tuition Scholarship is funded. For a contribution of $7,000.00 or more, designated for this purpose, we will start a memorial fund in honor of a loved one. These contributions are specifically for student tuition needs rather than general operational expenses.

Financial Policy

Finances for Sangre de Cristo Seminary's salaries and ministry expenses come primarily from donations of interested friends and churches. These contributions are tax-deductible. The Seminary is a tax-exempt organization under IRC 501(c)(3) and, as required for tax-deductibility, maintains full control and ultimate discretion over all contributions for use in its ministry. The seminary strives to maintain the highest standards of integrity and accountability in every area of its ministry - including financial responsibility. The seminary financial records are annually reviewed by an independent accounting firm, the board of directors, and are open for review by interested parties.

International Students: At this time because of our size and the regulations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security we cannot accept International Students.

Veterans

This School has been approved by the Colorado State Approving Agency for those eligible to receive VA benefits while a student here.

Auditors

Classes may be audited without credit with the approval of the professor teaching the course and the Director. The fee for auditing an entire course is the same as for those who take it for credit. Spouses of full-time students may audit courses without charge.

Transcripts

Students may have an unofficial copy of a transcript of their academic work done at this School at any time requested. An official transcript will be sent to other institutions or to the student at the rate of $5.00. A signed request by the student is needed for an official transcript to be sent to any other institution. A transcript will be issued only if the student has paid all outstanding bills to the Seminary.