The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
About
As the historic flagship institution of the Southern Baptist Convention, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary—along with its undergraduate division, Boyce College—is globally renowned for its uncompromising commitment to biblical authority and its premier programs in theology, biblical counseling, and global missions. On the scenic, historic Louisville campus, undergraduate and graduate students experience a vibrant, deeply confessional community focused on spiritual formation, daily chapel worship, and active engagement in local church ministry. A defining characteristic of the school is its world-class faculty of active scholars who personally mentor students, combined with a massive global network that provides graduates with unparalleled opportunities for ministry and marketplace placement.
Wikipedia:The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) is a Baptist theological institute in Louisville, Kentucky. The seminary was founded in 1859 in Greenville, South Carolina, where it was at first housed on the campus of Furman University. The seminary has been an innovator in theological education, establishing one of the first Ph.D. programs in theology and religion in the year 1892. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
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