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Have you ever wondered where pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders from the Church of the Nazarene are trained?
Or maybe you’ve asked yourself:
Where can I study from a Nazarene perspective?
Is there a university connected to the Church of the Nazarene in my region?
How far does Nazarene higher education really reach?
You’re in the right place.
This article might be the answer you’ve been searching for.
Let’s Begin with the Mission
The Church of the Nazarene takes Christian education seriously.
In fact, it’s part of our global mission to make Christlike disciples in the nations — not just in churches, but in classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries.
That’s why we have a system of Nazarene colleges, universities, and seminaries across six continents, serving more than 43,000 students each year.
These institutions are empowered and supported by the
International Board of Education (IBOE) — the Nazarene church’s global education network.
So, What Is the IBOE?
The International Board of Education exists to:
- Advocate for Nazarene educational institutions
- Support their spiritual and academic integrity
- Ensure they stay aligned with the church’s mission and theology
These aren’t just schools.
They are centers for spiritual formation and leadership development.
They train pastors, teachers, medical professionals, and other servant-leaders — all with a Nazarene worldview and a kingdom purpose.
What Makes Nazarene Education Unique?
From a Nazarene viewpoint, education isn’t just about degrees.
It’s about discipleship.
It’s about holiness in life and learning.
It’s about preparing people to serve in churches, communities, and nations — wherever God calls them.
Where Are These Schools?
Here’s a glimpse at the 50 Nazarene-affiliated colleges, universities, and seminaries spread across the globe:
- Ambrose University (Canada)
- Eastern Nazarene College (USA)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University (USA)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University (USA)
- Nazarene Bible College (Online, USA)
- Nazarene Theological Seminary (USA)
- Northwest Nazarene University (USA)
- Olivet Nazarene University (USA)
- Point Loma Nazarene University (USA)
- Southern Nazarene University (USA)
- Trevecca Nazarene University (USA)
- Africa Nazarene University (Kenya)
- Nazarene Bible College of East Africa (Kenya)
- Nazarene Theological College (South Africa)
- Nazarene Theological College of Central Africa (Malawi)
- Nazarene Theological Institute (Senegal)
- Seminário Nazareno de Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
- Seminário Nazareno em Moçambique (Mozambique)
- Southern Africa Nazarene University (Eswatini)
- Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary (Philippines)
- Central Philippine Nazarene College (Philippines)
- Chapman International College (Thailand)
- Indonesia Nazarene Theological College
- Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary
- Korea Nazarene University
- Melanesia Nazarene Bible College (Papua New Guinea)
- Melanesia Nazarene Teachers College (Papua New Guinea)
- Nazarene College of Nursing (Papua New Guinea)
- Nazarene Theological College (Australia)
- Philippine Nazarene College
- South Pacific Nazarene Theological College (Fiji)
- Taiwan Nazarene Theological College
- European Nazarene College (multi-site)
- Nazarene Theological College – Manchester (UK)
- Nazarene Nurses Training College (India)
- South Asia Nazarene Bible College (India)
- Caribbean Nazarene College (Trinidad)
- Seminario Nazareno Mexicano
- Instituto Bíblico Nazareno (Guatemala)
- Séminaire Théologique Nazaréen d’Haiti
- Seminario Nazareno de las Américas (SENDAS, Costa Rica)
- Seminario Nazareno Dominicano
- Seminario Teológico Nazareno (Guatemala)
- Seminario Teológico Nazareno Cubano (Cuba)
- Seminario Bíblico Nazareno Chile
- Seminario Nazareno Boliviano
- Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Cono Sur (Argentina)
- Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Perú
- Seminário Teológico Nazareno do Brasil
- Seminario Teológico Nazareno Sudamericano (Ecuador)
What Does This Mean for You?
If you’re thinking about education, ministry, or leadership — and you want that training to be deeply rooted in Wesleyan-Holiness theology and Nazarene doctrine — these institutions are for you.
Whether you feel called to pastor, teach, nurse, evangelize, or lead —
the Church of the Nazarene has a place to help you grow and serve.
💡 The Nazarene Journal exists to highlight Church of the Nazarene beliefs, institutions, and global mission — helping people like you better understand what makes this church unique.
So, Have You Been Asking:
- Where can I grow deeper in Christ and in calling?
- Where can I study holiness, theology, and mission?
- Is there a Nazarene school near me?
You’re not alone.
You are the Church.
And the Church is ready to equip you.
