Located in Springfield, Missouri, Assemblies Of God Theological Seminary serves as the only seminary endorsed by the Assemblies of God for the graduate-level education of ministers. School opened its doors to the student community in 1973 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The purpose of the Seminary is to train men and women to fulfill the mission of the church as taught in Scripture. The different programs offered by the Seminary are: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Intercultural Ministries, Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Missiology.