Washington DC Campus -- Reformed Theological Seminary

RTS/Washington D.C. Has Moved to a New Location

The new address for RTS/Washington D.C. is near Tyson's Corner.

1651 Old Meadow Road, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102

The brightest and best from around the world are drawn to Washington DC

Sometimes they come to participate in government, but many others come to work or study in disciplines such as medicine, business, and technology. When they leave, they leave as leaders who shape the culture of the nation and the world.

A new generation of pastors preaching the gospel to a postmodern city

More than 50% of the world’s population lives in cities and the number is growing rapidly. RTS DC’s unique urban address points to our strong commitment to take the Gospel back to our cities.

RTS Washington DC’s student body is denominationally, ethnically and culturally diverse

“E Pluribus Unum - Out of many, we are one.” The denominational, ethnic and cultural diversity present in our student body not only reflects the diversity of our community but also that of the body of Christ.

RTS Washington’s professors understand the unique times in which we live

Pastor-scholars trained in the finest scholarship, RTS Washington’s professors provide depth of training for our students to engage in a lifetime of ministry.

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RTS Washington provides flexible scheduling for all our students

Recognizing the diverse demands of today’s student, we offers a variety of course formats, including weeknights, weekdays, weekends, and intensives classess.

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Support the advancement of the Kingdom through RTS Washington DC

The efforts of RTS Washington to train the next generation of Christian leaders depends in large part on the generous giving of donors.

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RTS Washington’s location attracts distinguished guest professors

Visiting professors such as Michael Horton, Richard Gaffin, and Stephen Nichols, give our students access to renowned theologians without having to leave the metro area.

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A Message from RTS DC’s Executive Director, Hugh Whelchel

In our culture we are engaged in a "Battle of Ideas" and nowhere is that battle more apparent than in our nation's great urban centers. RTS Washington DC is committed to equipping the next generation of Christian leaders to articulate and defend their faith in an urban, postmodern environment...

Do you offer classes in any other locations?

Yes, we offer regular classes at McLean Presbyterian Church and occasional classes in Charlottesville VA and Richmond VA.
Which degrees are offered at RTS Washington DC?

The MAR and the MDiv degrees are offered by RTS Washington DC.
Are you accredited?

RTS Washington DC is a fully accredited Graduate School by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We are also licensed by the Commission on Higher Education of the State of Maryland and the State of Virginia Council for Higher Education.
Can I take classes part-time at RTS Washington DC?

Yes, you can take classes part-time at RTS Washington DC.
In what format are the courses offered at RTS Washington DC?

To make classes more assessable they are usually offered in one of various formats.
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How long will it take for me to complete my degree from RTS Washington DC?

Attending classes full time, you can complete an MAR degree in two years and an MDiv in three years.
Can I sit in on a class to see what it is like?

Yes, contact our office to make the arrangements.
Do you have student housing?

RTS Washington DC does not have student housing.
Do you have a library?

Yes, we have a library at our Tysons campus. We are also part of the Washington Theological Consortium which gives our students access to Consortium members’ library (11 libraries and the Library of Congress). Our students also have access to several online research databases.