Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) was established on May 29, 1957. It is a seminary belonging to the Southern Baptist Convention. MTBS is a graduate professional college that offers higher education in Christian Ministry. The college campus is located in Kansas City, spread across more than 200 acres of land.

MTBS offers over 7 undergraduate degree programs in fields including Biblical studies, Christian education and music. More than 15 master’s degrees in basic divinity, youth leadership, counseling, biblical archeology, urban ministry and many more subjects are offered. Ministry-related doctoral programs can also be undertaken at MTBS.

Student life at MTBS is active through organizations and associations such as the Student Body Association, Midwestern Praise Team, Midwestern Women’s Fellowship, Midwestern Evangelistic Teams, Latte 638, Midwest Missions and Midwestern Singers.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Highlights

Where Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and religion and philosophy.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary was 735 in 2007 (568 full-time equivalent).

About 83% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 17% of the class.

Undergrads are 36% of enrolled students, graduate students are 28%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 37%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 72% are full-time and 28% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 196 of its 568 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions (2007)