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covenant baptist theological seminary why cbts why cbts flexible affordable confessional quality theological education vision and mission helping the local church equip laborers for gospel ministry 1689 baptist confession grounded in historic reformed baptist theology student experience study anytime from anywhere from the president cbts constitution core values philosophy of education goals objectives history try a class for free rigorous theological scholarship serious training for a lifetime of gospel ministry learn more personal pastoral mentoring because pastoral preparation requires more than academics learn more academics academics overview informed scholarship pastoral heart degree programs graduate undergrad and postgrad faculty get to know our faculty and staff student experience what its like to study at cbts bdiv to mdiv opportunity click here to learn more accreditation academic quality student handbook course catalog pastoral mentoring estudios en español thm advisors try a class for free doctoral studies phd doctoral formation for scholars teachers and faithful churchmen read more view upcoming courses browse courses starting soon and plan your next class read more admissions tuition admissions overview general admissions information and links tuition fees a simple breakdown of what you d pay financial assistance explore available financial assistance and scholarships contact admissions we ll help answer your questions and guide your next steps upcoming courses request a visit student experience frequently asked questions william carey scholarship andrew fuller scholarship apply now church partnership program learn about the benefits of your church partnering with cbts learn more apply now ready to study at cbts the first step is to apply resources blog articles on theology ministry partner portal audit cbts classes and other resources ministerial opportunities looking for a pastoral candidate news events see what s taking place at cbts cbts merchadise shop official cbts apparel cbts pathway tech support podcast conferences youtube channel estudios en español request a transcript covcon 27 finding jesus in genesis learn about our upcoming conference at the ark encounter learn more cbts press to publish works that are scholarly pastoral and confessional in order to serve christ s church learn more give apply sharpened for a lifetime of faithful ministry degree programs contact us our mission helping churches equip faithful pastors and leaders for gospel ministry worldwide seminary a season of sharpening seminary is a season of sharpening where a man s theology his character and his love for the church are deepened before he undertakes the demands of ministry the goal mind heart preparation at cbts you ll receive academically rigorous training that unites head and heart in the context of the local church guided by pastoral experience our core commitments theological education that is biblical the holy scriptures will shape your preaching teaching counseling and leadership rooting your ministry in god s unchanging truth confessional cbts fully subscribes to the 1689 london baptist confession one of the clearest most comprehensive and time tested summaries of biblical truth pastoral a pastoral heart is vital to a student s ministry preparation students receive pastoral mentoring and our professors all have real pastoral experience church centered your training at cbts doesn t pull you out of your church but keeps you anchored in it to nurture and mentor you for your future ministry why cbts our approach serving students and local churches we offer rigorous affordable and accessible theological education designed for real life ministry our approach provides flexible learning for busy students keeps training financially affordable maintains trusted academic standards and makes high quality instruction available to students around the world flexible learning made for students balancing work and family responsibilities cbts offers a unique flexible learning program that you can complete anytime from anywhere graduate debt free cbts is priced so that students don t take on debt or place financial strain on their families our generous supporters help us to provide low cost high value education accredited committed to continuous advancement in academic excellence cbts is accredited by the association of reformed theological seminaries arts global reach students can pursue a degree at cbts from anywhere around the globe wherever you are our training is available to you try a class for free explore degree programs who we are learn from trusted faculty you ll be learning from men who understand ministry not just theoretically but practically men who have shepherded congregations and carry the weight of pastoral responsibility with grace and faithfulness view faculty how it works flexible learning options cbts combines the best of the in person classroom experience with the flexibility of taking courses online you can enroll in courses at any time from anywhere and take as many courses as you like allowing you to prepare for ministry while remaining in your own local church self paced courses students take pre recorded courses at their own pace on cbts pathway our learning portal live courses students connect via zoom to a semester long course taught live by cbts faculty modular courses students come to campus for a 3 5 day course taught by cbts faculty cbts student experience what we offer degree programs for a variety of ministry paths graduate undergrad postgrad doctoral master of divinity ma theological studies ma biblical studies ma biblical counseling ma pastoral studies ma ref baptist studies bachelor of divinity diploma of theological studies diploma of biblical studies diploma of biblical counseling diploma of pastoral studies master of theology doctor of philosophy cbts has been inestimably beneficial to my ministry and my understanding of the faith the affordability and flexibility allowed me to pursue a rigorous theological and pastoral education while balancing the duties of husband father and church planter what a great blessing it has been to train under such passionate informed and biblically faithful teachers luke schmeltzer mdiv graduate 2025 pastor of shepherd reformed baptist church joliet il the seminary s emblem a sword and a shepherd s crook is a fitting symbol of its mission cbts trains its students to handle the word of god with care and precision but also to cultivate a shepherd s heart a spirit marked by gentleness humility and love hayden mills mdiv graduate 2025 pastor of trinity reformed baptist church la mirada ca the faculty at cbts are high quality scholars and godly pastors under these men any student will learn how to engage informed scholarship with a pastoral heart the curriculum developed at the seminary is historical confessional and rigorous this is a place in which you will study well and deeply jared ebert thm graduate 2025 pastor of mount carmel baptist church williamstown ky are you ready to train for gospel ministry apply now contact admissions faqs can i study remotely online at cbts how does it work absolutely cbts is built for distance learners live streamed semester courses for real time interaction self paced online courses modular classes in person courses where lectures are delivered over a few days during holiday weekends learn more here may i study part time while working full time yes you may study either full time or part time cbts operates in view with the needs of students who work full time and have families evening live streams and self paced courses accommodate bi vocational schedules what are the benefits of online seminary online seminary is an increasingly common way to prepare for ministry for many students seminary becomes possible when it otherwise would not be it offers unique benefits including the ability to remain in your local church continue serving in ministry receive mentorship from your own pastors and pursue theological education at a lower cost at the same time remote learning requires discipline accountability and intentional relationships making it a better fit for some students than others choosing the right seminary means weighing both the advantages and the challenges read more pros and cons of online seminary how can i realistically attend seminary while working full time most cbts students balance seminary alongside full time work ministry responsibilities and family life read our practical guide here for tips on balancing seminary with other responsibilities will i receive support throughout my studies yes cbts is committed to supporting students throughout their entire educational journey as a student you can expect meetings with the dean of students for encouragement guidance and progress reports access to the cbts support team for technical assistance and student services questions access to faculty members for course related and theological questions how long does it typically take to finish a program you can progress at a pace that fits your schedule and responsibilities some full time students complete around 24 25 credits per year while some students take a part time approach of about 12 13 credits per year am i eligible to study in general students requirements include being a professing christian walking in repentance and faith and an active member in good standing of a local church additional requirements may apply depending on the program for example pastoral programs require a pastoral recommendation letter and are limited to men please view the entire list of qualifications at cbtseminary org apply can i transfer credits from another institution yes graduate credits c or higher that match cbts program requirements may be transferred up to two thirds of your degree subject to approval by the academic committee at least one third must be completed at cbts since our diploma and bdiv programs are actually master s level we do not accept undergraduate level transfer credit the only exception is biblical language credits is the seminary accredited yes since 2019 cbts has been an accredited member of the association of reformed theological seminaries arts recognized by the council for higher education accreditation chea arts accreditation assures that cbts meets rigorous academic and theological standards credits are usually transferable among accredited evangelical institutions what are the tuition and fees all programs except thm phd tuition 100 per credit hour semester enrollment fee 450 each january august application fee 100 one time graduation fee 250 auditing free onsite evening classes 20 per online course thm 200 month other fees phd 350 month other fees is there financial assistance yes scholarships financial assistance are available to qualifying students also our church partnership program allows students of partnering churches to study tuition free for most programs church partner students must still pay semester fees can i use a payment plan yes in our payment portal you can choose to pay for your classes and or semester fee in 5 installments what is the step by step admissions process online application official transcript pastoral recommendation if required online interview admission decision when can i apply our rolling enrollment system means you can apply and start learning at any time aim to submit your application transcripts and interview materials at least a month before you wish to start still have questions let us know how we can help contact cbts stay connected receive updates about cbts and ministry resources sign up for cbts updates resources thank you for subscribing something went wrong please try again academic offerings all programs master of divinity cbts español academics overview why cbts resources blog podcast cbts pathway merch covcon for churches partnership program partner portal looking for a pastor 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