Colgate-Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Founded 1817
President Angela Sims (President)
Fees USD 15,200
Acceptance Rate Open Admission (>75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Colgate-Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) is a private ecumenical divinity school founded in 1817, located in Rochester, New York. CRCDS is one of the oldest theological seminaries in the United States and is particularly notable as the school attended by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his doctoral studies. The school is rooted in the American Baptist tradition and has a strong emphasis on social justice, racial reconciliation, and community ministry. CRCDS enrolls approximately 150 students.
Programs
- Master of Divinity (MDiv) — Professional ministry degree
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin) — Advanced ministry and leadership
- Black Church Studies (MA) — Distinctive program honoring the legacy of MLK Jr.
- Certificates — Specialized ministry certificates
How to Apply
- Application: CRCDS Application
- Bachelor’s Degree: Required for graduate programs
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions