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JAMES P. BOYCE “The ministers that go forth have here learned to distinguish truth from error … will be propagated in our Churches, giving to them vigor and strength.”

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What degrees are How long will a degree How much will it cost? How much can I complete offered? You have take to complete? A master’s-level student online? Any M.Div., the several options. See page Between 24 and 88 credit can attend Southern for M.A. in Theological Stud- 12 for an overview and hours and one to four $280 per credit hour. For ies, and the M.A. in Biblical more details on pages 16 years, depending on your more info see page 48. Counseling can be earned and 24 about what each degree. See page 12. 100% online. There are school offers. seven ways to earn credit toward those and all SBTS degrees. See pages 43 and 44.

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inistry is never easy. It’s not easy in where, eventually, everything fundamentally any generation and every genera- matters. Our responsibility is to train up a M tion has its own challenges. But generation of faithful ministers, missionar- quite honestly, it’s hard to come up ies, and church leaders so that the church with any previous generation that has faced will be faithful in this generation. what we know this generation is facing even In the context of an increasingly now and is going to face in the future. We’re secularized society, we know full well why living in a time of an increasingly secular- Southern Seminary is needed. We serve ized society moving at a pace unprecedented the church, we serve the gospel, we serve in human history. And furthermore, we’ve the truth. Ultimately, however, all these moved from a situation in which there has things find their true meaning in the fact been a growing hostility to the gospel to that we serve the glory of God. Southern where that hostility is very public. In one Seminary exists for one reason: that the sense, this generation is going to be doing church of Christ will be more faithful; the ministry, missions, evangelism, church Lord’s churches will be more mature, more planting, and pastoring in the context of a effective, more passionate in the truth; that culture that is increasingly adversarial and the Lord’s church will be ready when he openly hostile. comes; and ultimately in the beginning, in In order to prepare this generation for the middle, and in the end, it’s all about the that, we’ve got to get them ready not only to glory of God. defend the faith but to be passionately and compassionately excited about sharing that gospel. We have to train them in new skills in terms of how to face a culture that isn’t going to love them for their message and isn’t going to applaud them for their faithful- R. ALBERT MOHLER JR. ness. But we also need to prepare them so PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST they can prepare the church because that’s THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

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Choose a Faculty

Southern’s faculty is world-renowned and readily accessible.

One of Southern Seminary’s distinguishing features is its faculty, whose contributions both in scholarship and teaching place Southern at the forefront of theological education. The faculty’s academic achievement is matched by a willingness to invest in students, ensuring that an indelible mark is left on their entire lives. Among all the con- siderations when choosing a path for ministry training, one stands above the rest: Choose a faculty.

STUDY WITH THE AUTHORS Studying at Southern not only gives you the chance to read good books, it gives you the opportu- nity to study with the authors.

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Life-Shaping Community

Experience the gospel lived out as you learn in community.

Studying at Southern is about more than taking classes — it’s about learning in community, experiencing the gospel lived out, and making lifelong friends and ministry partners. Students can live on campus, attend bi weekly chapel services and conferences that feature prominent expositors, join a professor-led shepherd- ing group, and enjoy other discipleship and community focused resources that make Southern much more than just a place to complete a degree.

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Degree Overview Throughout its The seminary has three schools: School of Theology; Billy Graham School history, Southern of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry; and Boyce College. Boyce College offers an associate degree, a variety of bachelor’s degrees, and several Seminary has certificates. The schools at the seminary level offerdiploma programs, maintained the for which an undergraduate degree is not an entrance requirement. The unitary purpose advanced degree programs are divided into two categories: master’s (professional) level programs entered on the basis of a college degree, and of preparing doctoral (professional and research) level programs entered on the basis students for of a seminary professional degree. Christian ministry. DIPLOMA MASTER’S DIPLOMA MASTER OF ARTS 48-85 HOURS · 2-4 YEARS 45-61 HOURS · 2-3 YEARS Acknowledging that some who have The basic master’s-level programs not earned a bachelor’s degree are provide education for persons to serve as called to ministry, and therefore Christian educators, leaders, counselors, called to prepare, the diploma pro- cross-cultural workers, church musi- grams are available. cians, worship leaders, youth and campus ministers, and in many other vocations. DIPLOMA ESPAÑOL 48-85 HOURS · 2-4 YEARS MASTER OF CHURCH MUSIC For the Spanish-speaking person 67 HOURS · 2-3 YEARS who is called to ministry and eager to A unique degree designed to equip proceed with a seminary education, yet students for worship ministry in the without a bachelor’s degree, the Theol- local church and music scholarship in ogy Diploma Español is the best fit. the academy.

12 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK MASTER OF DIVINITY DOCTOR OF 88 HOURS · 3-4 YEARS EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY These professional degree programs 46 HOURS · 3 YEARS areas of study provide education for persons to serve The purpose of the Doctor of Edu- Biblical as pastors, chaplains, missionaries, cational Ministry degree is to equip Counseling evangelists, Christian educators, persons committed to Christian Biblical Christian leaders, church musicians, leadership for a high level of excel- Spirituality worship leaders, campus ministers, lence in the practice of education and denominational ministers, and many discipling ministries, Christian leader- Biblical other vocations. ship, church growth, and missions Theology administration. Christian MASTER OF Apologetics DIVINITY ESPAÑOL DOCTOR OF MINISTRY and Worldview 88 HOURS · 3-4 YEARS 32 HOURS · 2-3 YEARS Christian Offering everything distinctive about Through the Doctor of Ministry degree, Education Southern’s prestigious M.Div., but tai- Southern Seminary equips leaders, lored for those who speak Spanish. strengthens churches, and makes an Christian Ethics impact on the world with the message of Christian MASTER OF THEOLOGY Jesus Christ. The D.Min. helps ministers Philosophy 24-26 HOURS · 1-2.5 YEARS achieve excellence in the ministries they The Research Th.M. is a 26-hour de- serve and their personal lives. Christian gree that allows students to do further Worship research normally in preparation for DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY Church History the Ph.D. The Ministry Th.M. is a 24- 58 HOURS · 3 YEARS hour degree that acquaints students The Doctor of Missiology program Church Ministry with the resources and research serves missionaries, practitioners, Church Planting methods of a major area of study teachers, and administrators by and offers focused time for further providing advanced formal education, Church reflection in preparation for ministry. guided reading in pertinent missio- Revitalization The Cohort Th.M. is a 25-hour degree logical literature, field experience, Evangelism that provides four areas of study: Old mentoring, and supervision. Testament, New Testament, Church Islamic Studies History, and Systematic Theology. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Leadership This program affords the student the 58 HOURS · 3-4 YEARS opportunity to complete the Th.M. in With a combination of academic excel- Missiology a modular non-residential format that lence and personal mentoring in an New Testament is also interdisciplinary in scope and environment of confessional scholar- cohort based. A Master of Divinity is ship, Doctor of Philosophy students Old Testament the prerequisite for this program. at Southern Seminary are trained to Preaching advance Christian scholarship for ef- DOCTORAL fective kingdom ministry. Systematic DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Theology 60 HOURS · 3 YEARS DOCTOR OF The purpose of the Doctor of Educa- MISSIOLOGY ESPAÑOL visit tion program is to equip men and 58 HOURS · 3 YEARS women to serve as leaders in educa- This D.Miss. is designed for Spanish- sbts.edu/ tional institutions and in the educa- speaking missionaries, practitioners, degrees tional ministries of the church. teachers, and administrators. for more details

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The Master of Divinity is the foundational graduate degree program for ministry preparation.

Southern’s Master of Divinity degree curricular options. offers the most comprehensive The Master of Divinity degree at Southern Seminary is theological education available today. challenging because ministry is challenging. There are no This program of study is de- shortcuts in ministry and none signed to give students compre- with the Southern M.Div. 88 HOURS hensive knowledge in biblical For those called to minis- 3-4 YEARS and theological studies and to try in today’s challenging and help them develop the spe- changing world, the Southern cific skills needed for effective Seminary M.Div. offers the best ministry through specialized preparation possible.

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“ Only God can make a minister. That fundamental fact frames our responsibility; for humility necessitates our understanding that Southern Seminary does not make ministers. Nevertheless, God makes ministers through the crucible of learning, study, prayer, and experience. Southern Seminary combines all of these elements in a compre- hensive program of theological education that combines unques- tioned academic excellence with R. ALBERT MOHLER JR. practical application. SOUTHERN SEMINARY PRESIDENT ”

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PREPARE TO articulate AND APPLY God's Word

16 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK The School of Theology trains preachers, teachers, pastors, theologians, and apologists — DEGREES all for the purpose of building the kingdom of God Master of to the glory of Jesus Christ. Divinity (M.Div.) Advanced M.Div. The variety of degree programs offered by the School of Theology are designed to prepare students for a life of faithful gospel minis- Master of Arts try. As a student, you will be equipped to speak and minister with in Theological biblical and theological clarity in the church, the academy, and the Studies world at large. Diploma in Theology

M.DIV. CONCENTRATIONS Master of Theology

BIBLICAL AND PASTORAL STUDIES Doctor of Designed to prepare men who THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Ministry Focused on the study of Scrip- are called to serve in the office ture and theology, this con- of pastor in local congregations, Doctor of centration engages students in this concentration offers a bal- Philosophy intensive biblical language study ance of biblical, theological, and and explores theology, philoso- ministry courses for pastoral visit phy, and history in depth. training and effective ministry in the local church. sbts.edu/ BIBLICAL SPIRITUALITY degrees The biblical spirituality empha- WORLDVIEW AND for more details sis is designed for those called to APOLOGETICS minister in the local church or Through this concentration, for students who wish to pursue students gain an understanding advanced theological studies. of how to interpret culture and to apply a Christian worldview CHRISTIAN MINISTRY to issues related to science, For those called to ministry in philosophy, visual arts, film, the local church or Christian critical thinking, law, govern- organizations, this option allows ment, and ethics. for maximum flexibility with elective choices, while ensuring that basic courses of biblical, theological, and ministry stud- ies are included.

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SERVING THE local church

WITH faithful preaching

18 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK “ JASON MEYER Southern GRADUATE, M.DIV. AND PH.D.,PASTOR FOR PREACHING AND VISION AT BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH Seminary in (MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA) general and Dr. Tom Schreiner Jason Meyer was drawn to Southern Seminary because of its commitment to “the importance in particular of the local church and how they put that emphasis took what the into practice through local church involvement.” Meyer embodies that same commitment in his Lord had en- ministry as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church trusted to me in Minneapolis. In 2012, the membership of and fanned Bethlehem Baptist Church overwhelmingly voted to accept Jason Meyer as its pastor of preaching it into flame and vision, succeeding John Piper in that role. with great care and skill. I am more thankful than I can put into words. ”

THOMAS R. SCHREINER JAMES BUCHANAN HARRISON PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION AND PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

Thomas R. Schreiner joined Southern’s fac- ulty in 1997 after serving at Bethel Theologi- cal Seminary for 11 years. Today, Schreiner serves as a professor and the associate dean of the School of Theology. He is the author of several books, including Romans in the Baker Exegetical Commentary Series on the New Testament; Faith Alone—The Doctrine of Justification; Interpreting the Pauline Epistles; and commentaries about Hebrews, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude.

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A Shepherd in Cowboy Country

hen he left Southern Seminary and leadership in a way that cowboys don’t.” in 2012 to become the pastor of Powell, who is from Kansas City, Missouri, W First Baptist Church, Hamlin, said studying at Southern Seminary for a Texas, John Powell tried to corral Master of Divinity reaffirmed the call to min- his congregation like a cowboy into a pen istry he first sensed at the age of 14. Although of spiritual and theological maturity. But he spent most of his life as a “suburban kid,” a period of despair fell upon Powell when Powell said his family’s deep roots in West he realized the loneliness of the pastoral Texas agrarian society attracted him to the calling and the reality that, in the breakneck pleasures of rural life when he made summer pace of church ministry, “God didn’t call us visits to his grandfather’s farm. cowboys; he called us shepherds.” Powell has since become an advocate “Shepherds don’t push from behind, they for pastors not only to serve rural com- lead from the front,” Powell said in a video munities but to dedicate their lives to these interview with Southern Seminary. “I came areas. While Powell recognizes the priority just wanting to ride a horse fast and have that to reach the urban centers of the world, he bandanna blow in the wind, but what I realized insists shrinking rural communities also is I need to foster a tenderness and gentleness are the “ends of the earth” and need Great Commission faithfulness from ministers. “Rural church ministry involves being with people when they are at their places of worth,” Powell said, describing how he often spends time with church members at their farms, hunting trips, or businesses rather than the privacy of his church office. “Rural church ministry is a ministry of presence.”

20 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK “ Shepherds don’t push from behind, they lead from the front. ” After nearly two years in Hamlin, Powell said he contemplated leaving the ministry. Despite his ef- “ forts in evangelism and expository preaching, Pow- ell said he felt discouraged when his membership I came just wanting declined and no new converts joined the church. At to ride a horse fast that time, several close friends at Southern Semi- nary, including Provost Randy Stinson and former and have that ban- admissions director Ben Dockery, intervened and encouraged Powell. Stinson recommended Powell danna blow in the read Paul David Tripp’s Dangerous Calling, which Powell credits with exposing the pride that “infil- wind, but what I trated” his ministry at FBC Hamlin. Contrary to some church growth strategies, realized is I need to Powell said his understanding of a success- foster a tenderness ful ministry could not rely on instant results, increased membership, and an expanded budget. and gentleness and Part of the reason he now encourages young pas- tors to commit their lives to rural church ministry leadership in a way is because it may take “10 years to see people catching on” to spiritual truths and exhortations. that cowboys don’t. “My paradigm for success has had to become sanctified,” Powell said. “I had to realize success ” was not more people, it may mean less people. Success was not more money, it may mean less money. ... Success is faithfulness, even when it’s hard, even when you want to give up.”

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Preparing Scholars for the Classroom and Pulpit

Southern Seminary has equipped men and “ women for advanced scholarship, effec- At Southern, God provided a combination of theological tive teaching, and missional service who training, practical opportuni- are now serving distinctively in the ties, and caring mentoring that church and academy. were instrumental in prepar- ing me for my current position. I’m incredibly thankful for my dissertation supervisor, Dr. Timothy Jones, who challenged me, encouraged me, and provid- ed opportunities to grow as a scholar and teacher. Southern introduced me to great think- ers through lectures, guest speakers, journals, and books. Discussions with students were also valuable. Most of all, I gained a deeper understand- ing of God and the relevance of GREG THORNBURY theology for all issues. PRESIDENT, THE KING’S COLLEGE M.DIV. (1996), PH.D. (2001) ” LILY PARK As the president of The King's College in the finan- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL cial district of Manhattan, Greg Thornbury is shap- COUNSELING AT CROSSROADS BIBLE ing the landscape of Christian higher education COLLEGE; M.DIV. (2008), PH.D., as he mobilizes students to influence the sectors FAMILY MINISTRY (2015) of finance, politics, and the arts. During his time serving under SBTS President R. Albert Mohler Jr., Thornbury says he learned to read gregariously in order to engage the “wisdom of the Babylonians” — alluding to Daniel 1:4. He hopes to pass that contagious love for learning to his students so "they will rise in position, stature, and leadership.”

22 J.T. ENGLISH SEAN MCDOWELL PASTOR OF THE VILLAGE CHURCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INSTITUTE; PH.D. SYSTEMATIC CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS AT BIOLA THEOLOGY (2014) UNIVERSITY, PH.D., WORLDVIEW AND APOLOGETICS (2014); AUTHOR J.T. English joined the OF A NEW KIND OF APOLOGIST AND senior pastoral staff of The THE FATE OF THE APOSTLES Village Church in 2014 as pastor of the Village Church Sean McDowell is a renowned apologist who speaks at Institute to strengthen the churches and conferences around the world. The son of discipleship efforts of the evangelist Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell also finds time sprawling, multi-campus to teach a Bible class in a Christian high school. “I already megachurch in the Dallas- knew that I wanted to go into academia before my studies at Fort Worth metroplex. “J.T. Southern. However, Southern provided the perfect distance possessed the four things program in my area of interest — apologetics. One of the we thought would be neces- main reasons I chose SBTS is because it has an excellent sary to lead the Institute,” reputation in the wider Christian community.” said Matt Chandler, the lead pastor of The Village A recent report from the Association of Theological Schools Church. “He is theologi- ranked Southern Seminary fourth among peer institutions for cally serious; he believes producing faculty doctorates in the accreditation agency’s passionately in theological member schools, trailing only Princeton Theological Seminary, training in the local church; Harvard, and University of Toronto. he has an intuitive ability to take men and women who are in three feet of theologi- Russell Moore wrote his Ph.D. RUSSELL MOORE cal water and gently move dissertation at Southern PRESIDENT, ETHICS AND RELIGIOUS them toward deeper water; Seminary on the relationship LIBERTY COMMISSION; PH.D. (2001) and finally, and maybe most between the Kingdom of God important to me, was his and the social witness of the understanding and belief church. “In some ways, I think that theology should have my life right now is a second an affectual effect on peo- draft of my dissertation,” he ple. Theology that doesn’t said. “Seeking first of the King- integrate head and heart is dom of God doesn’t mean with- dangerous and ultimately drawal and isolation. It means damaging to the church.” seeking first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and his justice. Those two things are held together.” Moore said his time at Southern Seminary as a student, faculty member, and senior administrator is “signifi- cant and important to me,” espe- cially his early Baptist studies under historian Tom Nettles. “I wouldn’t be able to do this job if it hadn’t been for that.”

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PREPARE TO make disciples IN THE CHURCH AND AMONG the nations

24 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK DEGREES Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Concentrations • Great Commission Studies The Billy Graham School of • Applied Apologetics • Biblical Counseling • Church and Pastoral Missions, Evangelism and Ministry Ministry equips God-called individuals for theologically- • Church Planting • Discipleship and Family grounded and skillfully-practiced service in the Ministry • International Church local church as pastors, missionaries, evangelists, Planting (IMB 2+ Program) • International Missions church planters, biblical counselors, worship lead- • Islamic Studies • Itinerant Evangelism ers, and lay leaders. • Leadership • Missions and Bible Translation • Missions and Biblical A broad curriculum prepares students for the challenges of min- Counseling istry in the church and on the world’s mission fields. This school • North American Missions • Urban Missions brings together comprehensive ministry vision and Great Com- • Worship Leadership mission urgency. • Youth and Family Ministry Advanced M.Div. • Advanced M.Div. • Worship Leadership

Master of Arts (M.A.) DEPARTMENTS • (Islamic Studies) • Biblical Counseling • Christian Education MISSIONS AND BIBLICAL WORSHIP • Church Ministries EVANGELISM Churches need worship pastors • Discipleship and Family Are you passionate about and leaders who are excellent Ministry • Leadership spreading the gospel in its full musicians and theologically • Missiology biblical integrity to every per- trained. Southern will equip • Theological Studies — Intercultural Leadership son and people group? South- you for a ministry in the local • Theological Studies — ern combines biblical training church that is gospel centered, Lay Leadership • Worship Leadership and missionary strategy to train musically relevant, and pasto- • Youth and Family Ministry students to develop a vision for rally focused. Master of Church Music the lost and the tools they need (M.C.M.) to fulfill that vision. LEADERSHIP AND • Master of Church Music DISCIPLESHIP Diploma Shepherd lives with the gospel • Diploma in Missions, BIBLICAL COUNSELING Evangelism and Ministry AND FAMILY MINISTRY through pastoral leadership, Teach them to observe all that family ministry, youth min- Doctoral Studies • Doctor of Ministry Christ has commanded in both istry, women’s leadership, or • Doctor of Educational the church and the home with other ministry roles. The Billy Ministry • Doctor of Missiology compassionate care and hope. Graham School’s programs • Doctor of Education These programs will equip you and courses will prepare you • Master of Theology • Doctor of Philosophy to minister and counsel God’s to become a disciple-maker in Word faithfully and skillfully to the church. visit both individuals and families. sbts.edu/ degrees for more details

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TRAINING pastors

WHO lead worship

26 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK MATT BOSWELL GRADUATE, M.A., 2013; PH.D. STUDENT; PASTOR OF MINISTRIES AND WORSHIP PASTOR AT PROVIDENCE “ CHURCH IN FRISCO, TEXAS In my time at Southern Seminary, Dr. Crider has Matt Boswell chose to study at Southern helped shaped my theology Seminary because of the “doctrinal distinc- tives that are both professed and taught” in of worship, my philosophy the classroom and around campus. Before of pastoral ministry, and he came to Louisville, Boswell was reading and learning from professors from afar, so he my methodology as a leader. eagerly enrolled to study with them in person. I am deeply indebted to him “Through the scope of my classes, and and the faculty at Southern the breadth of reading, I was challenged to think through many areas of doctrine, for the investment they have ministry, and the Christian life. As a local made in my life and ministry. church worship pastor, this training was helpful immediately and has continued to prove fruitful,” Boswell said. ” “ At Southern, we believe the right kind of training begins in the Word of God, with deep and rich theological training. And it continues for our students in training them to be not only JOSEPH R. CRIDER excellent and diverse musicians ERNEST AND MILDRED HOGAN PROFESSOR but pastors who lead worship. OF CHURCH MUSIC AND WORSHIP ”

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Leading a Church to Multiethnic Unity

fter seven years of pastoring one an hour-long walk that turned into four. of Louisville’s oldest churches, After a week of discussion, Williams and A Jamaal Williams sensed the Lord Montgomery said they sensed the Lord call- telling him his appointed task there ing them to partner together in ministry. was complete. It was time to move on. But After Sojourn’s elders and executive team to confirm that sense, he first needed to overwhelmingly approved the transition, get away. Taking only his Bible and a few Williams was installed as campus pastor of books on a week-long retreat to a retreat Sojourn Midtown Jan. 13, 2016, in a special center that miraculously had a last-minute service featuring a message from Russell vacancy, Williams just happened to run Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious into Sojourn Community Church founding Liberty Commission. pastor Daniel Montgomery, who was also One of the fastest-growing churches in desperately seeking solitude. the United States, Sojourn’s largest con- Instead of spending their respective, gregation is located in Louisville’s Shelby desired time alone, the two pastors who are Park, a majority black neighborhood. But both Southern Seminary alumni set out on prior to calling Williams, Sojourn had no

28 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK African-American pastors. While recognizing his preaching style, interactions with others, and SBTS degrees: personality may present challenges to some white M.A. (2014); members, Williams says he is focused on leading d.Ed.min. student, in such a way that Sojourn can flourish as a multi- Black Church Leadership ethnic display of God’s kingdom. “My goal moving to Sojourn is to pastor well and to persevere with joy,” Williams said. “It’s to pastor in a way that allows people to fall deeply in love with Jesus, so much so that their lives are marked by humility and counting other people as more significant than themselves.” Williams has already led a congregation as it learned to value others more significantly. During his pastorate at Forest Baptist Church, Wil- liams preached for several months through the doctrine of the Trinity, showing his people from God’s Word how they were to relate to God and to one another. His leadership helped the histori- cally black church embrace community groups, which blossomed from a deeper understanding of Christian unity. As Sojourn adapts its worship style, preaching, and outreach to engage more diverse groups, Wil- liams says he hopes Midtown will also be “willing to put aside their preferences and their comfort for the sake of the gospel and for other people.” “And then everything else will fall in place,” he added.

“ my goal is to pastor in a way that allows people to fall deeply in love with Jesus, so much so that their lives are marked by humility and counting other people as more sig- nificant than themselves. ”

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Learning and doing Great Commission ministry

Southern Seminary has equipped men and women for missions, evangelism and church planting who are now fulfilling the Great Commission throughout North America and around the world.

“ MISSIONARY I draw constantly from truths JOURNEYMAN learned in the classroom, refin- DIANA ing conversations enjoyed with FOSTER HO professors, solid teaching received M.DIV. IN GREAT in a local church, and life-long COMMISSION STUDIES relationships developed with (2011) classmates; I glean daily from the years I studied at SBTS. My time and “ The impact of SBTS resources were well-invested to and the Billy Graham MISSIONARY prepare me to make Christ known School is daily seen in KEVIN BAGGETT among all peoples and to see his M.DIV. (2007); D.MISS. my life and ministry church established globally! (2013) as I strive to serve ” Jesus overseas as a university lecturer in World Religions and Jairo Namnún serves as the executive Cultural Anthropol- director for Coalición por el Evangelio, ogy. The passion and TGC’s Spanish sister organization. He the desire to serve believes his study at Southern awak- God for his kingdom ened him to the beauty of the Lord and for his glory were displayed in the gospel, the church, and his sovereignty. “I’m grateful that the greatly increased by Lord used Southern in this awakening. studying and learning I look forward to continue learning MINISTRY DIRECTOR under the faculty and from the Lord’s Word through this JAIRO NAMNÚN family of SBTS. beloved institution." M.A.T.S. (2016) ”

30 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK INTERNATIONAL CHURCH PASTOR NORTH AMERICAN MISSION BOARD PRESIDENT JOHN FOLMAR M.DIV. (2003) KEVIN EZELL D.MIN. IN PASTORAL STUDIES (1994)

“ Looking back on the educa- tional opportunities that I experienced, my D.Min. degree has proven to be the one where I received the most practical pastoral training. I am forever indebted to the professors who poured their John Folmar lives in Dubai, the United Arab Emirate’s lives into mine and helped most populous city. By God’s grace, the leaders of the me become a stronger leader country granted the church land and invited the con- and pastor. gregation to meet in public. His church, United Chris- tian Church of Dubai, strives to present the gospel to ” non-believers of all backgrounds and religions during their Friday morning service. “I’m indebted to Southern because of its theological and biblical foundations that were strengthened for me there,” he said. “In the regular ministry of exposition, I regularly draw from things I learned there. My whole understanding of Scripture, pas- toral ministry, and preaching has been informed by what I learned at Southern. I regularly draw from those lessons.”

CHURCH PLANTER NICK NYE M.DIV., BILLY GRAHAM SCHOOL OF MISSIONS, EVANGELISM AND MINISTRY (2007)

Nick Nye moved to Columbus in 2007 to plant Veritas Community Church after graduating with his M.Div. from the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry. He received support from Louisville’s Sojourn Community Church, where he served under lead pastor and Southern alumnus Daniel Montgomery, and the North American Mission Board’s Nehemiah Project. Nye said he chose the Short North district because he believed it was the “best place to influence the whole city,” which according to NAMB research has only one SBC church for every 16,686 people. More than 63 percent of Columbus residents are not affiliated with any religious group.

SBTS.EDU 31 Boyce College Boyce College, the undergraduate school of Southern Seminary, boasts a faculty of biblical and theological scholars, all of whom are devoted to equipping students to serve the church and engage the cul- ture in a variety of ways. Undergraduate education is about more than merely obtaining a degree, though. It’s about building a foundation for your future. And, through a vibrant student life culture, local church partnerships, and academic programs, there’s no better place to build your foundation than Boyce College. “ Boyce is a place to train yourself in your love and knowledge of God so that you, with your fellow students, can go out and defend the truth of the Bible, JOSEPH YU proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND love the lost, and equip the saints for the work that needs to be done. ”

32 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK SEMINARY TRACK Students with a clear call to ministry can DEGREES enter this program to earn both a Bachelor of BIBLICAL AND Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Boyce College and a Master of Divinity from • B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies: Southern Seminary in as few as five years. Seminary Track • B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies • A.A. in Biblical and WORLDVIEW STUDIES CERTIFICATE Theological Studies The Worldview Studies Certificate is a one- year program designed to strengthen a biblical CHURCH MINISTRY • B.A. in Church Ministry: foundation for university-bound high school Expository Preaching graduates. They can earn a year of college and Pastoral Leadership credit while learning from leaders like • B.S. in Church Ministry: Family and Youth R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Bland Mason, Ministry Track chaplain to the Boston Red Sox. • B.S. in Church Ministry: Christian Leadership Track • B.S. in Biblical Studies: BOYCE ONLINE Biblical Counseling With Boyce Online, you have access to the • B.S. in Biblical Studies: Worship and Pastoral same truth-driven content available on Studies campus without needing to relocate. You can • B.S. in Biblical Studies: obtain a fully accredited Associate of Arts in Worship and Music Studies Biblical and Theological Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, or a MISSIONS AND EVANGELISM Bachelor of Science in Business Administra- • B.S. in Biblical Studies: Global Studies tion entirely online. • B.A. in Christian Worldview and Apologetics

WORKPLACE • B.S. in Teacher Education • B.S. in Humanities • B.S. in Business Administration (Business as Mission)

SBTS.EDU 33 34 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK SBTS.EDU 35 family-friendly COMMUNITY | environment

Learn in louisville

1 A thriving metropolitan area

• One of the “Top 10 • One of “America’s for Job Creation” Best Cities for by Associated Press, Festivals” by March 2016 Travel+Leisure

• Number 8 “U.S. Cities for Jobs” by Fast Company, May 2015

A great place to 2 raise a family

• One of the Top 10 “Best •• Among the “25 Best Cities for Families” by Cities For Raising a Parenting Magazine Family” by Best Life Magazine • Third “Safest City for Families with Young Children” in the U.S. by Sperling’s Best Places louisville science center 3 Hub for food and coffee lovers mussel • Number one “Food Cities in the World” and by National Geographic, March 2016 burger • Ranked in the “10 Best Local Food Scenes” bar by USA Today • One of “America’s Best Coffee Cities” by Travel + Leisure

Crossroads of 4 evangelical opportunities

• Biennial Together for the Gospel conference in Louisville • Diverse range of people groups including a large population of refugees

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together for the Gospel conference

LOUISVILLE slugger museum

Louisville is a bridge city between the north and the south, east and the west and is within one day’s drive of the vast majority of the American population.

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Live on campus

1 Discipleship and ministry • Men’s and women’s discipleship groups • Seminary Wives’ Institute • Service opportunities

Events and 2 activities • One-of-a-kind Fall Festival • Cookouts, movies, and holiday celebrations • Parents’ Night Out

founders’ café 3 Health and recreation • Swimming pool seminary • Weight room and wives fitness center institute • Programs for adults and children

HERITAGE golf Services and 4 CLASSIC conveniences • Founders’ Café • LifeWay® Bookstore • 5th & Broadway Campus Store

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weekly chapel

1937 project

“ We want every single student that comes to Southern Semi- nary and all who come with that student to have one of the most blessed, spiritually healthy, convictional, passionately Chris- tian experiences to shape them for the rest of their lives. ” R. ALBERT MOHLER JR.

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learn WHERE YOU serve

40 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK Global ROB PLUMMER PH.D., CHAIRMAN, NEW TESTAMENT Campus DEPARTMENT, PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION Southern provides world-class training for ministers, missionaries, and church “ leaders that is accessible anywhere in Most of my the world and at any time of day. online and hybrid students feel that God has them in their current location for a reason — maybe it's for a strategic ministry opportunity or a

CHANDLER SNYDER completed his family need. At the M.Div. while serving in Madagascar with same time, these the International Mission Board. committed students “ are seeking real, Global Campus reverent, and rig- has allowed me to orous education. continue learning By God's grace, while teaching Southern Seminary Scripture in is here to meet the villages. that need. ” ” SBTS.EDU 41 GLOBAL CAMPUS |

COMPLETE A degree

IN THE FORMAT you choose

42 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK Our Global Campus provides students the flexibility of completing an M.Div., a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.), and a master of arts in biblical counseling in any format they choose, including online, hybrid, extension center, mission trip, and conference classes as well as through the Ministry Apprenticeship Program (MAP) in participating churches. Students in other graduate programs may earn up to half their credit hours through distance education.

7 WAYS TO COMPLETE A DEGREE

1. ONLINE COURSES 5. EXTENSION CENTERS Students find the same world-class Southern’s extension centers offer a faculty that teach on campus at shorter commute for many students Southern Seminary Online and who want to take courses in a class- Boyce College Online. Both offer room setting without relocating flexible course options without com- to Louisville. promising academic integrity. EXTENSION CENTERS 2. HYBRID Boston, Massachusetts This format combines the online Knoxville, Tennessee learning experience with an inten- Jackson, Tennessee sive, two-day session on the Louis- Nashville, Tennessee ville campus. Students can take up Washington, D.C. to 13 credit hours on campus for as few as eight days per semester. 6. CONFERENCE COURSES Southern offers classes in accordance 3. MINISTRY APPRENTICE with select major conferences, so PROGRAM students can earn course credit while With Southern’s Ministry Apprentice experiencing all that a conference Program (MAP), students can receive has to offer. course credit through qualified minis- try internships through local churches. 7. J-TERMS J-term courses are intensive classes 4. STUDY ON MISSION TRIPS held between fall and spring semes- Choose from a variety of locations ters on the Louisville campus. These around the world. The Bevin Center classes meet together in either one for Missions Mobilization provides or two-week blocks during winter training, logistical preparation, sup- and summer breaks. port, and post-trip briefing.

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As an online student you can expect world class excellence as you study with Southern’s faculty, world renowned evan- gelical scholars who have a heart for teaching students. You can also expect flexible course options that fit your schedule without compromising academic integrity. And you can expect a high-tech, high-touch, highly relational online learning experience, connecting you to the people, students, and re- sources of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Degrees AvailabLE Online Introducing 8-week terms Beginning fall 2016, hybrid and MASTER OF DIVINITY online classes will be offered in The fully online Master of Divinity is designed six 8-week terms throughout for persons to serve as pastors, chaplains, mis- the year. This shortened format sionaries, evangelists, Christian educators, allows you to take classes more Christian leaders, church musicians, worship frequently while focusing on leaders, campus ministers, denominational fewer subjects at a time. ministers, and many other vocations.

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is de- signed to offer ministry training for those persons who are not preparing for a professional ministry vocation. The degree can be completed online, so that you can train for ministry wherever you are.

MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING This degree program is designed to prepare students for a ministry of biblical counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a congrega- tional, denominational agency, counseling center, or missions setting.

44 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK New initiative for Hispanic students training for ministry

Southern Seminary is one of the few & Integrity Ministries, will institutions accredited by the Association of serve as associate professor of pastoral leadership and lead Theological Schools (ATS) approved to offer strategist for Latin America. M.A. and M.Div. degrees fully in Spanish. Sanchez, senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in The addition of two influential Austin, Texas, will serve as as- Latino pastors to the faculty and sistant professor of Christian significant discounts for online theology and lead strategist for Hispanic students are key ele- North America. ments of a new initiative at The In addition to the new faculty, Southern Baptist Theological the initiative also includes offer- Seminary designed to serve ing all online Spanish master’s- more effectively those called to level courses for $250 per class. ministry in the Spanish-speak- The online program through ing world. the seminary’s Global Cam- As part of the Hispanic pus offers the same high-level Initiatives, Southern Seminary education as the on-campus has appointed Miguel Núñez courses and are available for and Juan Sanchez to the any Hispanic student interested faculty. Núñez, senior pastor in training others for ministry, of Iglesia Bautista Internacio- said Felipe Castro, director of nal (IBI) in Santo Domingo, Hispanic Initiatives. For more Dominican Republic, and information on the program, founding president of Wisdom visit sbts.edu/hispanos.

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Tuition Master's-level tuition Per credit hour Doctoral degree programs

MASTER OF THEOLOGY (MINISTRY) Balance due equally over 18 months* Total cost for SBC students $8,754 $280 Total cost for non-SBC students $14,884 FOR SBC MASTER OF THEOLOGY (RESEARCH) STUDENTS Balance due equally over 18 months* Total cost for SBC students $9,482 Total cost for non-SBC students $16,119

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY Balance due equally over 36 months* Total cost for SBC students $12,457 $560 Total cost for non-SBC students $16,276

FOR NON-SBC STUDENTS DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY Balance due equally over 36 months* Total cost for SBC students $13,397 Total cost for non-SBC students $17,278

Fees DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY STUDENT ENROLLMENT FEE Balance due equally over 36 months* ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS: Total cost for SBC students $19,898 $270/semester and $60/winter Total cost for non-SBC students $33,229 and summer terms INTERNET OR EXTENSION CENTER STUDENTS: $60/semester DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Balance due equally over 30 months* INTERNET COURSE FEE Total cost for SBC students $19,898 $250/course in addition to regular Total cost for non-SBC students $33,229 tuition rates. Additional charges may apply for specialty courses. See current fee schedule. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Balance due equally over 48 months* BOOKS Total cost for SBC students $31,301 Estimated $125/class Total cost for non-SBC students $55,588

*After $1,000 down payment

48 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK What might you SBTS pay as a full-time on-campus student? housing TUITION + FEES Room and Board

TUITION $2,520 / $5,040 ($280 or $560 x 9 hours) $2,650

FOSTER APARTMENTS FEES One-bedroom $730 Student Enrollment $270 GRINSTEAD APARTMENTS One-bedroom $780 BOOKS Two-bedroom, two-bathroom $935 $375 ($125 x 3) SPRINGDALE APARTMENTS Second/third floor $785 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP First floor $835 ($500)* visit sbts.edu/housing TOTAL FOR SEMESTER for more details $2,665 / $5,185

TOTAL FOR YEAR $5,330 / $10,370

*General Scholarship should be considered an estimate only. Actual award is based on financial need and subject to approval.

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Scholarship information

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SOUTHERN GRANT GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP A $150 grant is applied at the end of Awards range up to $800 per semester the term for students enrolled in 6+ ($1,600 per year) and are based on demon- on-campus hours during summer or strated financial need. winter terms.

DEADLINES FOR NEW STUDENTS SPOUSE AND CHILDREN’S Fall: Aug. 1 GRANT PROGRAM Spring: Jan. 1 Spouses or dependents of full-time students may be eligible for a 50% tuition RICE-JUDSON SCHOLARSHIP grant. Qualifying students must apply Award based on academic achievement and midway through the semester by submit- ministry experience. Students must be enter- ting the spouse/dependent form to the ing first semester students in order to apply. accounting office. Award of $2,500 for first year of study ($1,250 per semester). MISSIONS GRANT Students currently serving full-time with DEADLINES FOR NEW STUDENTS the IMB or NAMB or recently returning Fall: July 15 from Journeyman/ISC service may be Spring: Dec. 15 eligible for a missions grant. Awards range from 20-75% off SBC tuition rates. Also, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS students under the age of 30 whose parents • Students must be enrolled full-time currently serve full-time with the IMB or (9+ hours) in a master’s-level program. NAMB may be eligible for a 100% tuition • Doctoral, online, and extension center grant. Visit sbts.edu/missionsgrants for students are not eligible. application and more info. • Students must be admitted into a program. • Students must maintain good academic standing. Our financial aid office is committed to HOW TO APPLY • Complete the College Board PROFILE at making your theological student.collegeboard.org/css-financial- education affordable. aid-profile. • Click "apply now," then "create an account," after which you may complete We want to remove any financial the application. obstacles that might prevent you • Enter fee payment code obtained from info. from preparing for the ministry sbts.edu with SBTS CSS Code (9856). to which you’ve been called. • Submit all supporting documents by the financial aid deadline.

50 SBTS 2016-2017 VIEWBOOK Outside financial assistance

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY GRANT Students may apply for assistance from Southern Seminary does not accept Tuition other sources, including those listed below. Assistance funded by the Department of Federally funded grants, and those requiring Defense, but instead offers a comparable in- participation with Title IV funding, are not stitutional grant to eligible students who are accepted by Southern Seminary or Boyce active duty with the U.S. military. Contact the College. If you have questions, please email Financial Aid Office for more information. Financial Aid. PRIVATE STUDENT LOANS • Use the Southern Scholarship Search Visit sbts.edu/loans for more information. (SBTS log-in required; visit info.sbts.edu, then Scholarship Search) Smart Option Student Loan or • State-specific and other 1 Parent Loan with Sallie Mae scholarship opportunities salliemae.com | 1-866-972-5004 (sbts.edu/outsidescholarships) • Web-based scholarship searches KY Advantage Loan or KY Advantage Parent Loan 2 advantageeducationloan.com VETERANS BENEFITS 1-800-988-6333 SBTS is an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Discover Graduate Loan SBTS accepts the following VA benefits: 3 discover.com/student-loans GI BILL AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 1-800-788-3368 • Please contact the VA regional office to determine eligibility: SBTS short term loan gibill.gov | 1-888-442-4551 4 Payment due within six months • Visit sbts.edu/vabenefits for Maximum of $2,000 more information. Apply at the financial aid office (Norton 154) First semester students not eligible

“ We expected hardship heading into seminary. Along the way, God added two boys to our three girls, changed my job from part-time to full-time, and placed me in difficult leadership roles. Through it all, God gave us grace immeasurable, providing us PAUL FULLER with what we needed financially, professors who met M.DIV., BIBLICAL COUNSELING; BIBLICAL with us and prayed for us, campus resources that COUNSELOR AND SMALL GROUP LEADER our children miss to this day, and a local church AT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH IN where we were able to minister and be ministered to. LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA ”

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UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA, MASTER'S, AND MINISTRY TH.M. DEGREES

Fall semester: July 15 Winter term: Dec. 1 Spring semester: Dec. 1 Summer term: May 1

DOCTORAL DEGREES

RESEARCH MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.) AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) Fall semester: Jan. 15 Spring semester: Aug. 1

COHORT MASTER OF THEOLOGY (TH.M.) Spring semester: Aug. 1

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) AND DOCTOR OF MISSIOLOGY (D.MISS.) Summer term: Jan. 15

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (D.MIN.) AND DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONAL MINISTRY (D.ED.MIN.) Winter term: Oct. 15 Summer term: March 15

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