Founded in 1857, Sewanee: the University of the South is nowadays one of the top nation’s liberal arts colleges. The University is also known simply as Sewanee and it has a School of Letters, a Seminary and a School of Theology. The University is governed by dioceses of the Episcopal Church and provides excellent theological education opportunities for its students.

In addition to various on-campus programs offered by the University, there is an outstanding Education for Ministry program, which can be taken either through traditional learning or online. The program aims at teaching students how to think theologically. Moreover, it deepens individual’s faith and understanding of the Christian heritage, and provides the students with a new confidence to be Christ's minister.

Known EfM, Education for Ministry program provides theological distance education. The program is 4 years long, and it discusses the foundations of theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. The program requirements for students include weekly seminars conducted by the experienced mentors. On completion of the program, students receive certificate.

Financial Aid
The University of the South seeks to help its students to cover education costs by providing financial aid options such as grants, work-study jobs, loans, scholarships, and financial aid packages which combine all of the above mentioned options.