Study at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Louisville, KY (a large city). The school is a Southern Baptist school. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. The school is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Selectivity

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

The school had 3,190 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."