Newark-Based Pillar College Launches New Graduate Program

NEWARK, NJ — Pillar College recently announced the launch of a new graduate education initiative: Veritas Seminary.

Beginning in January 2027 with the spring semester, Veritas Seminary will oversee three designated graduate programs at the Newark-based, Christian college: the Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Ministry Leadership, and Master of Business Administration.

Courses will be offered in on-campus and hybrid formats to accommodate adult and working graduate students.

As a distinct graduate school within Pillar College, Veritas Seminary will intersect programs in areas such as ministry, counseling, business and leadership, administrators said.

Taunya Marie Tinsley has been named as the dean of Veritas Seminary. A licensed and ordained clergy member, Tinsley has served in positions including president of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, president of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, and inaugural chair of the American Counseling Association’s Anti-Racism Committee. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University, a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Iowa, and a bachelor’s degree from Augsburg College.

Pillar College is currently finalizing its graduate tuition structure. Financial aid and other forms of assistance will be available to eligible students, administrators said.

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