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bts affordable theological education for ministry leadership click here to see the fall 2026 schedule degrees certificates apologetics leadership missions evangelism teaching worship advanced certificates apologetics biblical counseling biblical languages biblical studies systematic theology youth ministry masters programs apologetics biblical studies worship ministry education master of arts biblical counseling pastoral leadership public theology masters of divinity biblical counseling biblical languages church planting public theology ordination post graduate apologetics dmin biblical counseling dmin chaplain dmin church vitality dmin honors track dmin pastoral leadership dmin master of theology thm need help finding a degree try our interactive degree search page about about us educational effectiveness our story board of trustees faculty staff accreditation partners have questions about bts try our faq page degree tiers certificates advanced certificates masters programs master of arts masters of divinity doctor of ministry departments biblical theology biblical counseling systematic theology historical theology public theology writing center christian education reeder center for pastoral studies new admissions tuition international students student forms handbook catalogs how to sign up learning options video conference self paced residential birmingham al micro learning centers testimonials summer schedule start your journey we are nationally accredited learn more a seminary where faith affordability go hand in hand at bts our mission is to provide faithful and affordable theological education for learners everywhere equipping leaders for christ s church get started with bts donate to bts flexible class options discover our flexible programs and class options that can meet the most challenging time restrictions and demands distance education options 25 degrees certificates bts is committed to biblical inerrancy historic reformed theology and protestant confessionalism all degrees and certificates 100 hour graduate tuition we are committed to bringing quality academic theological education to learners everywhere tuition rates are only 100 per credit hour see tuition rates academics at bts category 5 min read advanced certificates the 15 class 30 hour advanced certificates in apologetics biblical counseling and biblical languages are your pathway to profound expertise learn more category 5 min read master of arts programs comprehensive programs for personal and professional development focusing on church ministry like pastoral leadership and biblical counseling or public theology learn more category 5 min read masters programs academically oriented degrees that can be integrated into master of arts degrees leading to leadership roles in church or service learn more category 5 min read masters of divinity for students preparing for full time ministry a comprehensive program meeting presbyterian church requirements with options for non ordination and specializations learn more category 5 min read certificates short targeted studies in specific areas offering learning certificates with 4 classes 8 hours and full certificates learn more category 5 min read doctor of ministry the doctor of ministry program at birmingham theological seminary is a professional post graduate degree offering an advanced program focusing on unique research in ministry fields learn more interested in distance education we utilize all technologies available to us to meet your educational profile whether you are in our timezone or across the world bts has a program to meet your needs through directed study correspondence or video conference we ll bring biblical learning to you distance education options bts alumni are what make our mission special at bts you will find a community of learners from all walks of life with one thing in common a desire to learn more about our lord and savior jesus christ 1972 bts was founded in 1972 with a mission to provide flexible afforable theological education 30 000 students internationally studying certificate and graduate courses while bts is a fraction of the cost of almost any other seminary the education you get is just as rigorous theologically and academically while always being connected to and grounded in ministry application avery kelly director of adult discipleship g p austin tx a note from the president of bts ike reeder bts exists to help you fulfill your calling for this is our calling bts was founded in 1972 with a mission to bring affordable quality reformed theological education to every birmingham pastor who desired advanced theological education our calling was to help those pastors and leaders fulfill their calling this is still true today your calling is our calling we are ready to walk with you on your journey interested in taking a course as part of a diverse community of learners you will be taught courses by pastor professors that are academically excellent biblically faithful and ministry oriented equipping you for a life of ministry and humble leadership in christ start your journey address 2200 briarwood way birmingham al 35243 office hours monday thursday 9am 4pm cst closed on friday contact 205 776 5354 info bts education bts remains affordable because of donors like you click here to donate all donations are tax deductible donate to bts thank you we ve received your submission oops something went wrong please try again degree tiers certificates advanced certificates masters programs masters of arts programs masters of divinity dmin pages about us all degrees current schedule departments our story distance education educational effectiveness testimonials follow us facebook instagram youtube 2025 birmingham theological seminary all rights reserved educational effectiveness statement of faith privacy policy