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the southern baptist theological seminary trusted for truth skip to content search search why southern why southern discover why southern mission statement abstract of principles baptist faith and message history accreditation also in this section dr r albert mohler jr president dr paul akin provost louisville ky why choose southern seminary discover southern academics academics academics master of divinity master of arts master of theology doctor of philosophy doctor of ministry doctoral graduate certificates diploma hispanos faculty also in this section academic catalog seminary wives institute boyce college school of theology the billy graham school academic centers church partnerships a faculty you can trust meet the faculty admissions tuition admissions tuition admissions visit campus virtual experiences preview day tuition financial aid apply now course calendar also in this section southern seminary online international students transfer students scholarships and grants prepare for faithfulness apply now campus life campus life student life housing dining health and recreation center campus clinic campus police chapel also in this section library bookstore mail services the southern exchange events explore student life get involved resources for resources for current students faculty staff visitors community alumni the center for student success transcripts diplomas the global campus hub southern equip also in this section chapel campus maps the legacy center mysbts student email events news inside sbts are you called to work at southern seminary view employment opportunities give apply search search apply watch video a lifetime of faithfulness begins with an education that is trusted for truth explore our degrees the need to prepare for faithfulness in ministry has never been greater the ministry leaders of the next generation won t need less theological training they ll need more anchored in god s word our confessional heritage and commitment to biblical fidelity will prepare you to faithfully serve christ and his church no matter what lies ahead from president r albert mohler jr the resources of southern seminary are leveraged for the purpose of training you for faithfulness read the message a faculty with 1 352 combined years of teaching experience 1 366 combined years of ministry experience 678 courses developed 411 books written 1 goal to train ministers of the gospel to proclaim the name of christ all over the world explore our programs master s doctoral boyce college the simplified m div southern seminary has introduced a new m div to better prepare students for a lifetime of faithfulness explore the m div why southern in their own words the lord used my time at sbts as a divinity and doctoral student to shape my thinking and my life in preparation for ministry in the local church and now in a missions organization that exists to serve the local church the impact of my years on southern s campus upon my character ministry and walk with the lord could not be overstated nor could my gratitude for those years paul chitwood president international mission board in their own words this is the best place in the world you can be to prepare yourself for god s calling on your life h b charles pastor teacher at the shiloh metropolitan baptist church in their own words my time at southern was deeply formative in preparing me for future ministry both as a mom and ministry leader in the church it prepared me to study the text for myself and gave me the tools i needed to teach the bible in whatever context god provided for me i ve been able to use my training at southern around the dinner table in answering hard bible questions from my boys i ve also been able to use the research strategies i learned in my classes to write books and resources for the broader church not an ounce of it was wasted i m forever grateful for my time here courtney reissig author and speaker in their own words my time at southern seminary was formative when it comes to my ministry in the local church southern gave me a set of tools that helped me study and teach the bible and southern gave me a set of relationships that continue to guide me as i pursue my god given responsibilities jimmy scroggins lead pastor family church in their own words the faculty of southern gave my wife and i one of the greatest joy filled and edifying experiences of our lives we were certainly prepared by the faculty at southern for the challenges and great joys of ministry but honestly our memories focus on how the faculty modeled lives lived in light of the gospel we loved our professors and they loved us too zach carter pastor redeemer church huntsville previous 1 of 5 next our mission under the lordship of jesus christ the mission of the southern baptist theological seminary is to be totally committed to the bible as the word of god to the great commission as our mandate and to be a servant of the churches of the southern baptist convention by training educating and preparing ministers of the gospel for more faithful service our conviction from its inception the southern baptist theological seminary has been a confessional institution founded upon the abstract of principles the abstract is signed by every faculty member who pledges to teach in accordance with and not contrary to all that is contained therein this pledge remains unchanged since 1859 it is what makes us trusted for truth read the abstract of principles southern seminary is committed to preparing you to advance the truth of god s word in a challenging world the church is facing unprecedented challenges as secularism declining religious institutions and increasing polarization are just a few of the obstacles that we must overcome but these challenges also present an opportunity for the gospel to shine brightly as an alternative to the lies of the world southern seminary remains a trusted source of theological education that will prepare you to advance the truth of god s word in these challenging times preparing you with the knowledge and skills you need for today s ministry why southern a trusted education is more affordable than you think tuition financial aid news events view all news view all events more than a campus tour how tom schreiner makes the case for southern seminary at preview day the southern baptist theological seminary recently hosted spring preview day welcoming 146 prospective students and guests to campus preview day gives future students a firsthand experience of life at southern seminary guests not only tour the campus but interact with the faculty who make southern a distinct place to grow in christian community while being equipped to serve the church for the faculty preview day is a chance to make a case for why southern is the right place to train for a lifetime of ministry read the story southern seminary launches initiative to align seminary education with local church training the church partnerships program acknowledges that across the country churches are already training future pastors ministry leaders and staff through internships apprenticeships residency programs and structured theological instruction rather than requiring students to duplicate that work southern seeks to come alongside churches and affirm their formation efforts by creating accredited academic pathways that build on what churches are already doing read the story new phd concentration at southern seminary focuses on christian engagement with islam the southern baptist theological seminary has announced a new phd concentration in islamic studies further strengthening the institution s longstanding commitment to equipping the church for global gospel engagement read the story october 23 2026 preview day southern seminary come experience the trusted ministry training provided at southern during preview day on october 23 2026 view event details are you ready to become a pastor counselor or church leader who is trusted 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