The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, also known as SBTS, is situated in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1859. The school is the oldest of the seminaries in Southern Baptist Convention and was founded by Basil Manly, Jr., John A. Broadus, James Petigru Boyce, and William Williams.

SBTS offers master degree programs, professional doctoral degree programs, research doctoral degree programs, undergraduate degrees, and diploma programs. The seminary is organized into the following five schools:

• Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth
• Boyce College (the undergraduate school of the seminary)
• School of Church Music and Worship
• School of Leadership and Church Ministry
• School of Theology

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has an active student life. Many students of SBTS have gone on to become famous. Among them are Douglas Carver, Chief Chaplain U.S. Army 2007; Clarence Jordan, late founder of Koinonia Farm; and Edwin O. Ware, Sr., the first president of Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Highlights

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

• Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was 3,190 in 2007 (2,585 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 21% of enrolled students, graduate students are 31%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 48%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for 670 of its 2,585 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Admissions (2007)