Pillar College Launches Veritas Seminary Graduate School
The new graduate school oversees three programs in counseling, ministry leadership and business, with Taunya Marie Tinsley as dean.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in People
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Pillar College, a Christian college in Newark, New Jersey, has launched Veritas Seminary, a distinct graduate school overseeing three graduate programs. Taunya Marie Tinsley has been named dean of the new school.
Why it matters
The seminary consolidates graduate offerings in counseling, ministry and business under one academic unit, giving Newark-area students a faith-based option that spans several professional fields. Financial aid and other assistance will be available to eligible students as the programs take shape.
The seminary oversees three graduate degree programs, and courses will be offered in on-campus and hybrid formats. Tuition for the programs has not yet been finalized by the college.
The players
Taunya Marie Tinsley
Tinsley is a licensed and ordained clergy member who has served as president of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, and as inaugural chair of the American Counseling Association's Anti-Racism Committee.
Pillar College
Pillar College is a Christian college located in Newark, New Jersey, that houses the new Veritas Seminary.
The details
Veritas Seminary will intersect programs in ministry, counseling, business and leadership, with courses offered on campus and in hybrid formats. Pillar College is finalizing its graduate tuition structure before the programs begin.
Timeline
Veritas Seminary begins overseeing graduate programs with the spring semester in January 2027.
Market Landscape
The launch places Pillar College's graduate offerings alongside faith-based counseling and ministry training, extending the anti-racism focus that Taunya Marie Tinsley helped establish through the American Counseling Association's Anti-Racism Committee. Pillar's business program adds a corporate track to a curriculum that has traditionally centered on ministry and counseling.
Prospective students in Newark and beyond can pursue counseling, ministry leadership or business degrees in on-campus or hybrid formats once programs open. Tuition details are still being finalized, so students should check with Pillar College before planning their enrollment.
The takeaway
Graduate students weighing faith-based training in counseling or business should watch for Pillar College's tuition announcement and the January 2027 start date. Reaching out to the college early can clarify financial aid options before enrollment decisions are made.
What happens next
Veritas Seminary's graduate programs begin with the spring semester in January 2027, when financial aid details for eligible students are expected to be available.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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