Advanced Degree Viewbook 2023

SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

SEEKS TO GLORIFY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO SERVE THE CHURCH

AND FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION.

We know that choosing a school can be a difficult decision.

We're here to answer your questions and show you what it's like to be a part of the Southeastern family.

Daniel Akin President, Senior Professor of Preaching and Theology, Ed Young, Sr. Chair of Preaching

The very last thing that the Lord Jesus said before he ascended back into heaven is, “Go and make disciples of all the nations.” If that was on the heart of our Lord, we believe it should be on our hearts here at Southeastern.

Thank you for expressing interest in Southeastern. I think it’s the greatest place in the world to receive training to serve the Lord wherever it is that he wants to send you and however it is that he is calling you.

Southeastern is known as a Great Commission seminary. We’re very fond of saying around here that every classroom is a Great Commission classroom Why the emphasis on the Great Commission? We believe last words are meant to be lasting words. The very last thing that the Lord Jesus said before he ascended back into heaven is, "Go and make disciples of all the nations." If that was on the heart of our Lord, we believe that should be on our hearts here at Southeastern. That’s why you’ll find that we’re passionate about preparing men and women to serve our Lord all around the world.

As you’re seeking the Lord’s direction in your own life and trying to discern if Southeastern is the right place for you to prepare for ministry, let me give you two verses in Romans that have encouraged me and I hope will encourage you as well.

Romans 12:1-2 says:

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

Throughout many centuries, men and women living in the center of God’s will suffered greatly. Some suffered the loss of their own life. A few years ago, the president of the International Mission Board was on our campus. I remember him saying something that clarified all of this for me when he said, “Being in the center of God’s will is not always easy. Being in the center of God’s will is not always safe. But being in the center of God’s will is always best.”

My prayer for you is that you would be in the center of God’s “good, pleasing, and perfect will.” If that involves you coming to study here at our seminary, then know that’s what we want you to do. I promise you this: We will love you well, we will serve you well, and we will prepare you well for whatever God’s will is for your life.

Why Southeastern?

Love God

The first of the great commandments is that we love the Lord our God with our heart, soul, and mind (Matt. 22:37). We are committed to seeing Southeastern students grow in their love and knowledge of God, so they will worship, trust, hope, and delight in him more. Our love for God and others, the Bible tells us, is based first on God’s love for us (1 John 4:19). We believe when we are captivated by the love of God (2 Cor. 5:14-15), we are compelled and directed to live lives for his glory and for the salvation of all peoples.

Love the Truth

Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). Because God is truth, we believe his inspired word is true. By God’s word, he makes himself known to us, sustains our faith in him, provides a light for our lives, and transforms us. We train students to understand and to trust the sufficient word of God. We cherish his enduring and unfailing word because it is the message of salvation for all those who believe (Rom. 1:16). We are committed to seeing Southeastern students love and know the truth, so they may faithfully teach and share it.

Four Marks of a Great Commission Seminary

1. It is characterized by spiritual vibrancy.

Our hope is that the classes you take at Southeastern will spur you on to love God deeply and pursue his mission passionately around the world.

2. It is certain in its doctrinal conviction.

Our leadership and faculty affirm the Abstract of Principles, The Baptist Faith & Message 2000, the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

Love the Church

The Scriptures call us “to care for the Church of God, which he obtained with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). We love the Church because God loves the Church and identifies with the Church as his body (Eph. 1:23). The Church is central to God’s work in the world — a redeemed people called to be devoted disciples of Christ and ambassadors of the gospel. We equip students to serve the Church and fulfill its mission.

Love the World

The Scriptures say, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). We are committed to seeing Southeastern students love what God loves and to participate in his redeeming work in the world. Southeastern is a Great Commission seminary. We are consumed with a global focus because we are called and commissioned by Jesus “to make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19).

3. It is committed to ministry preparation.

We seek to partner with local churches to train students at every level to be faithful teachers of the word who are committed to the Great Commission.

4. It is consumed with a global focus.

We train missionaries, pastors, church planters, and more from every tribe, tongue, and nation to GO so that the Church on earth can look like the Church in heaven.

You’ll gain a solid foundation for ministry preparation in any context.

Chuck Lawless Senior Professor of Evangelism and Missions, Dean of Doctoral Studies, Vice President for Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers, Richard & Gina Headrick Chair of World Missions

It has been said that a call to ministry is a call to prepare. I agree with that statement, but I would add these words: “A call to ministry is a call to prepare and to keep on preparing.” The world is changing so rapidly and dramatically that all of us must continue studying and learning to do the work of ministry. In fact, I argue that we must at least consider earning an advanced degree if we have the opportunity, accessibility, and ability to do further studies. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to offer that opportunity through our advanced degree programs.

If I were looking for a place to do my advanced degree today, here is why I would choose Southeastern. First, this institution is committed to the authority of the word of God and the urgency of the Great Commission. We are not interested in producing advanced degree grads who simply know more than others; we want our graduates to use their training effectively in reaching their neighbors and the nations for Christ. Second, our faculty is second to none. I am continually amazed by the top-notch scholars God has given us. They lead their respective academic fields, publish significant resources, and serve faithfully in their local churches.

Third, our programs give students the opportunity to study directly with a faculty mentor. Other institutions offer a similar arrangement, but Southeastern faculty excel at this task. They are committed to helping their students succeed academically, and they willingly help graduates network as they seek future employment. Fourth, Southeastern advanced degree graduates are serving all over the world as pastors, missionaries, professors, administrators, denominational leaders, and other roles. Indeed, more and more folks are now seeking our graduates.

Fifth, you may in many cases earn these degrees without moving to Wake Forest; that is, you may study at a higher level while still serving in your current place of ministry. Finally, Southeastern emphasizes producing not only the best scholars, but also the most faithful followers of Christ. Our task is not simply to produce graduates; it is to, in partnership with local churches, produce disciples of Christ. Indeed, we want you to:

• love God with all your heart, soul, and mind

• love the truth of God’s word so much that you faithfully teach and share it

• love the Church that is central to God’s work in the world

• love the world that God loves

These are indeed great days to earn an advanced degree. As I write this letter, I am praying that everyone who reads these words would be open to the Lord’s leading regarding further education. Should the Lord lead you to Southeastern, we are committed to stewarding you and your future studies well.

Who Can I Learn From?

Daniel Akin

Preaching; Systematic Theology; Christian Leadership; Expository Preaching; Hermeneutics

Jon Akin Preaching

Matthew Arbo Public Theology

Brent Aucoin History; Theology; Missions; Ecclesiology

Edward Buchanan

Historical and Philosophical Foundations for Christian Education

David Beck

New Testament; Biblical Foundations for Pastoral Ministry; Ephesians; Synoptic Problem

Peter Beck

Baptist History and Theology; Puritans and Puritanism; Early Evangelicalism; Integration of Faith and Learning

Matthew Bennett Missiology

David Black

New Testament; New Testament Text Criticism; Linguistics; Synoptic Gospels

Todd Borger Old Testament; Bible Translation; Linguistics; Psalms; Biblical Theology

Tate Cockrell Marriage and Family; Advanced Statistics

Kevin Coffee Christian Leadership

Kenneth Coley Higher Education Teaching and Learning; Educational Leadership

Bill Curtis Expository Preaching; Hermeneutics; Rhetoric

Mike Dodson Missiology; Church Planting; Church Revitalization

Landon Dowden Expository Preaching; Preaching through the Genres of the Bible

Stephen Eccher

Historical Theology; Reformation Theology

Steve Echols

Leadership; Leading and Developing Leaders

Miguel Echevarria

Pauline Theology; New Testament Eschatology; Canonical Interpretation; New Testament Ethics

Nathan Finn Historical Theology; History of Christian Thought; Spiritual Awakenings; Baptist Studies

J.D. Greear Missiology

Drew Ham Disciple Making

Brad Hambrick Biblical Counseling; Counseling in the Local Church

John Hammett Systematic Theology; Ecclesiology and Reformation Theology; Doctrines of: Humanity, Sanctification, and Atonement

Bryce Hantla Christian Education; Learning Theory

Chip Hardy

Old Testament; Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic and Semitic Languages; Linguistics and Interpretation of the Bible; Ancient Near Eastern History, Culture, and Archaeology

Keith Harper

Historical Theology; Baptists in America; Missionary History; Religion in the U.S. South

Daniel Heimbach Christian Ethics; Ethics of War and Peace; Religion, Law, and Morality; Family Ethics

David Hogg

Historical Theology

Julia Higgins

Ministry to Women

Scott Hildreth

Great Commission Mobilization

Ross Inman Philosophy; Philosophy of Mind; Medieval Philosophy; Metaphysics; Ethics; Christian Apologetics; Analytic Theology

OUR WORLD-CLASS FACULTY AND MAJOR PROFESSORS WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT THE BIBLE SO YOU CAN MINISTER FAITHFULLY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

Charles Quarles has served over 30 years as a professor, pastor, and missionary.

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Ben Merkle has taught for 25 years and has authored, co-authored, or edited over 40 books.

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Jim Shaddix has been in minstry for over 30 years as a professor, pastor, and lecturer specializing in pastoral leadership and expository preaching.

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Learn from over 60 professors who know what it’s like to be in ministry.

Al James

Missiology; Evangelism; Cross-Cultural Communication; Linguistics; Orality

David Jones

Christian Ethics; Biblical Ethics; Material Stewardship; Marriage and Family Life

Ken Keathley

Systematic Theology; Doctrine of Salvation; Sovereignty of God; Creation

Kristin Kellen Biblical Counseling; Christian Education

Scott Kellum New Testament; Biblical Theology; New Testament Canon; Gospel of John; Linguistics; Discourse Analysis

Chuck Lawless Missiology; Spiritual Formation; Spiritual Warfare; Mission Practice

Gregory Lawson

Disciple Making; Pastoral and Organizational Leadership

Mark Liederbach

Christian Ethics; Metaethics; Environmental Ethics

Bruce Little

Apologetics and Culture; Philosophy of Religion; Problem of Evil; Bioethics; Religious Epistemology

Steve McCord Organizational Change; Conflict Management

Chip McDaniel

Old Testament and Biblical Theology; Old Testament Theology; Ancient Near Eastern Backgrounds; Relationship Between the Old and New Testament

Tracy McKenzie Old Testament; Pentateuch; Prophecy and Prophets; Prophetic Speech

Steve McKinion Systematic Theology; Historical Theology; Patristic Theology and Interpretation of the Bible; Deity of Christ

Benjamin Merkle

New Testament; Elders and Overseers in the New Testament; Pastoral Epistles; Hermeneutics

Dwayne Milioni Preaching; History of Preaching and Preachers; Church Planting and Government

Allan Moseley

Old Testament; Minor Prophets; Hermeneutics; Biblical Exposition

Scott Pace Pastoral Theology; Preaching

J.D. Payne Church Planting; Critical Issues Facing the Church

Jacob Pratt New Testament; Biblical Theology

Chuck Quarles

New Testament and Biblical Theology; New Testament Theology; Life of Paul; Matthew; Historical Jesus

Benjamin Quinn Augustine; Theology and Culture; Theology of Vocation

Sam Rainer Church Revitalization; Foundations in Leadership

George Robinson Missiology and Evangelism; Urban and International Church Planting

Matt Rogers Missiology; Church Planting; North American Missiology; Revitalization; Pastoral Training; Disciple Making

Mark Rooker Old Testament; Diachronic Analysis of Biblical Hebrew; Ezekiel; Inner-Biblical Exegesis

Peter Schemm Trinity; Spiritual Formation; Manhood and Womanhood; Pastoral Ministry

Jim Shaddix

Preaching; Theology of Preaching; Discipleship; Hermeneutics

Walter Strickland II

Contextual and Systematic Theology; African American Religious History; Multicultural Studies; Education Theory; Theology of Work

Jeff Struecker

Christian Leadership

Heath Thomas

Lamentations (Lament and Suffering); The Twelve; Hebrew Poetry; Law

Brian Upshaw

Developing an Intentional Plan of Disciple Making

Steven Wade

Pastoral Ministry; Biblical Counseling; Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Jonathan Welch

Theology and Worship

Greg Welty

Philosophy of Religion; Apologetics and Culture; Philosophical Theology; Metaphysics

Keith Whitfield

Systematic Theology; Theological Method; Missional Theology; Trinity; Sanctification

Sam Williams

Biblical Counseling; Critical Issues in Counseling

SOUTHEASTERN ADVANCED DEGREES ARE

DISTINGUISHED BY:

Academic excellence

Outstanding faculty

Contemporary ministry awareness

Cultural relevance

Theological depth

Conservative biblical and theological scholarship

Great Commission dedication

Service-driven program leaders

Course schedules sensitive to student vocational responsibilities

A community-based learning environment

A competitive tuition plan

I love how the Lord has used Southeastern to strengthen my faith and to help me grow, both spiritually and intellectually.

Ricardo Sánchez EdD in Christian Education, Director of Hispanic Leadership Development

PREPARES FOR

What Can I Study?

Doctor of Philosophy

▶ Teaching

▶ Academic research

▶ Ministry requiring specialized training Terminal research degree

Doctor of Education

▶ Christian education

▶ Christian counseling

▶ Discipleship and mentoring

▶ Global education and leadership

Professional, terminal degree with specializations in Christian education, counseling, and discipleship and mentoring

60 hours, 3-7 years

▶ Standard residency

▶ Modified residency available in most specializations Seminars meet twice annually

▶ MDiv or qualified MA

▶ 3.5 GPA in graduate work

▶ Writing sample

▶ Acceptable GRE and entrance exam scores

60 hours, 3 years

▶ Cohort model

▶ Modified residency Seminars meet one week per quarter

▶ Master’s degree in education, counseling, or from related fields

▶ 3.25 GPA in graduate work

▶ Strong academic record and desire for teaching and educational leadership

PhD graduates teach in an academic setting, serve in denominational leadership, lead in pastoral and churchrelated vocations, or serve globally on the mission field.

EdD graduates serve in Christian ministry, denominational leadership, K-12 education and administration, and higher education instruction and administration.

Doctor of Ministry Master of Theology

▶ Leading the local church

▶ Specialized ministry

▶ Ministry

▶ Further post-graduate studies and academic research

Practitioner degree combining theology and practical ministry

Research degree for post-MDiv students

31 hours, 3-6 years

▶ Cohort model

▶ Modified residency

4 seminars meet for 3 days on campus

▶ Online

▶ Master’s degree in a ministry-related area from an accredited institution

▶ 3.0 GPA in graduate work

▶ Significant vocational ministry experience

▶ Current ministry position

DMin graduates already serve in positions of ministry, and the program is designed to equip graduates to serve at a higher level of professional competence.

24 hours, 1-2 years

▶ Standard residency

▶ Modified residency

▶ Online

▶ MDiv or equivalent

▶ 3.0 GPA in graduate work

▶ Background in Greek and Hebrew

Students choose this program for qualification toward postgraduate studies or to extend preparation for ministry.

We offer a variety of degree options to help you prepare for ministry.

No matter what you’re called to, we’re here to help you take your next step in getting equipped.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is a 60-hour terminal degree designed to prepare men and women for service in the ministries of teaching and academic research. The program is also designed to provide outstanding specialized training for pastors, missionaries, and ministers.

At Southeastern, the ultimate goal of the PhD program is to help the Church fulfill the Great Commission by equipping men and women to teach others as Jesus commanded. We pursue the best scholarship driven by the desire to glorify God and the confidence that God will empower the prayerful Christian to exceed his or her own personal limitations (Eph. 3:20; 1 Cor. 1:24-25; 2 Cor. 12:9-10).

SEBTS.EDU/PHD

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 90 DAYS BEFORE ENROLLMENT

REQUIREMENTS

Those striving for academic and teaching excellence with a:

▶ Master of Divinity or qualified Master of Arts in an appropriate field

▶ Minimum 3.5 GPA in graduate work

▶ Writing sample

▶ Acceptable GRE and entrance exam scores

CONTACT

Please contact the Office of PhD Studies for more information or to apply at 919-761-2415 or phd@sebts.edu

Program Components

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Modified Residency

Most of our specializations are offered in a modified residency format. These specializations allow students to remain in their current ministry assignment while engaging in PhD studies. Students who choose the modified residency format enter the program as a community of scholars and normally remain together through a series of seminars that meet twice annually. All seminar and degree requirements for the students in specializations with modified residency are identical to the standard resident program.

FALL/SPRING PROGRAMS

▶ Biblical Studies

- Old Testament

- New Testament

- Biblical Theology

▶ Old Testament*

▶ New Testament*

▶ Theological Studies

- Systematic Theology

- Historical Theology

- Philosophy of Religion

- Public Theology

- Christian Ethics

▶ Systematic Theology

▶ Historical Theology

▶ Apologetics and Culture

▶ Philosophy of Religion

SUMMER/WINTER PROGRAMS

▶ Applied Theology

- Missiology (North American or International)

▶ Christian Leadership

▶ Preaching

▶ Christian Counseling

▶ Theology and Worship

▶ Pastoral Theology

Doctor of Education

The Doctor of Education program at Southeastern is a 60-hour terminal degree program that challenges students to achieve their best in a flexible yet rigorous program created to shape and prepare leaders in education and ministry. It focuses on both the theory and practice of education within church, school, and university settings.

Students will develop skills in teaching techniques, leadership methods for diverse settings, and research skills to examine problems in a complex world. Prepare to be sharpened for Great Commission work by studying with outstanding professors and students at Southeastern. In this degree, students will become better communicators, educators, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. The Doctor of Education degree offers specializations in Christian education, Christian counseling, and discipleship and mentoring. SEBTS.EDU/EDD

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

REQUIREMENTS

Those striving for academic and teaching excellence with a:

▶ Master's degree (some leveling courses may be required)

▶ 3.25 GPA in graduate work

▶ Strong academic record and desire for teaching and educational leadership

CONTACT

Please contact the Office of EdD Studies for more information or to apply at 919-761-2490 or edd@sebts.edu

Program Components

Modified Residency

The EdD is a professional, terminal research degree with a commuter-friendly, modified residency format. On-campus time is limited to one week per quarter, with online coursework before and sometimes after class sessions.

Students move through the coursework as part of a cohort, which is usually a group of 10-12 students. The cohort format provides a community of scholars in which iron sharpens iron.

Specializations

FALL/SPRING PROGRAMS

▶ Christian Education

- Denominational and Educational Leadership

- Local Church Education

- Local Church Administration

- Christian School Leadership

- Teaching and Learning Curriculum

- Higher Education Administration

- Spiritual Formation and Discipleship

- Legal Issues in Education and Ministry

▶ Christian Counseling

▶ Discipleship and Mentoring

▶ Global Education and Leadership

▶ Christian Ministry

Other areas of interest may be approved

Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry program is a 31-hour professional degree program designed to equip ministry leaders to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by fulfilling the Great Commission in their own ministry contexts. Our program has the essential tools to equip leaders in various contexts to strengthen their ministries and further develop as leaders. The program is designed as a modified residency model to encourage and provide further education for ministry leaders all over the globe.

NOW AVAILABLE FULLY ONLINE AND OPEN TO MA AND MDIV GRADS

SEBTS.EDU/DMIN

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

WINTER SUMMER

AUGUST 15

MARCH 15

REQUIREMENTS

Those striving for academic and teaching excellence who have a:

▶ Master’s degree in a ministry-related area from an accredited institution

▶ 3.0 GPA in graduate work (persons with a lower GPA will be considered individually)

▶ Significant vocational ministry experience

▶ Current ministry position

CONTACT

Please contact the Office of DMin Studies for more information or to apply at 919-761-2216 or dmin@sebts.edu

Program Components

Modified Residency

Because the DMin degree is designed for those actively serving in vocational ministry, it is designed specifically as a modified residency program. For the first two years of the program, seminars meet on campus twice a year. The ministry project is done in the student’s current context in consultation with a supervisory committee.

Specializations

WINTER/SUMMER PROGRAMS

▶ Biblical Counseling

▶ Biblical and Theological Studies

▶ Christian Leadership

▶ Church Growth and Revitalization

▶ Expository Preaching

▶ Faith and Culture

▶ Disciple Making

▶ Ministry to Women

▶ Missions and Evangelism

▶ Next Generation Ministry

▶ Pastoral Care and Counseling

▶ Worship

▶ Non-Specialization

Master of Theology

The Master of Theology program is for post-MDiv students who desire to either: (1) enhance their academic qualifications for doctoral studies or (2) extend their preparation for ministry in a local church, on the mission field, or in other positions of denominational service.

SEBTS.EDU/THM

THM AND THM WITH THESIS

The ThM program offers regular and thesis options. Admission requirements and degree hours are the same for both options; however, the coursework differs. Students interested should consult with their potential major professor or the director of the ThM program to determine which option best meets their academic goals.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 60 DAYS BEFORE ENROLLMENT

REQUIREMENTS

Those striving for academic and ministry excellence with a:

▶ Master of Divinity or equivalent

▶ Background in Greek and Hebrew

6 hours of coursework in each

▶ 3.0 GPA minimum

CONTACT

Please contact the ThM Studies office for more information at 919-761-2160 or thm@sebts.edu

For ThM admission information, contact 919-761-2281 or admissions@sebts.edu

Program Components

*Up to 12 credit hours in PhD seminars taken as part of the ThM degree may be transferable into the Southeastern PhD program. Please contact the Office of PhD Studies for further information.

**Students who fail to complete ThM guided research or thesis in one semester (or students who do not wish to enroll in an academic course in a given semester) must enroll in ThM continuous enrollment, which is 3 credit hours. Credit hours for ThM continuous enrollment are not counted toward graduation.

Specializations

▶ Biblical Studies

- Old Testament

- New Testament

▶ Theological Studies

- Christian Ethics

- Historical Theology

- Philosophy

- Systematic Theology

▶ Applied Theology

- Biblical Counseling

- Christian Leadership

- Evangelism

- Missions

- Preaching

- Theology & Worship

- Women’s Studies

Drew Dickerson PhD in Theological Studies with Historical Theology Student

I love the community at Southeastern. I love knowing that whatever other people are studying, they are ultimately focused on the task of making disciples of all nations.

Megan Dickerson ThM in Theological Studies with Systematic Theology Alumna

I love the people at Southeastern and how they consistently point me to Jesus. My friends here have loved and challenged me to know Christ and to become more like him, and I’ll forever be thankful.

What Are the Benefits of Studying on Campus?

Adams Hall

Two stories of classrooms for a variety of courses.

Denny Library

Find books and resources for all of your research needs.

Binkley Chapel

Here you'll take classes, attend weekly chapel services, and enjoy conferences and concerts throughout the year.

Stealey Hall

The main administration building, housing the offices of the President and Provost.

that last a lifetime.

Student Life

Your time at Southeastern is more than your studies. It’s about cultivating community. Throughout the year, we offer a number of ways for you to get connected, including on-campus events, intramural sports, campus-wide cookouts, and more.

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Our Student Groups are another way for you to connect with others through the activities you love. We offer the Society for Women in Scholarship, Biblical Languages for Everyone, and more.

Stay up to date on campus events and announcements by following Around Southeastern on social media.

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Women Around Southeastern exists to cultivate teachable, theological, and missional women. We offer a variety of discipleship opportunities that empower women to seek God’s calling on their lives, to faithfully make disciples, and to fulfill the Great Commission.

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Local Churches

Out of the top 10 churches to send the most missionaries with the IMB, five are within just a few minutes of Southeastern. When you come here, you come to a community of churches committed to the Great Commission.

Housing

Southeastern’s campus housing experience features everything from traditional dorm-style living to vibrant apartment communities. Many options are within walking distance of campus and are family-friendly. We have a home that is right for you throughout your entire seminary experience.

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The Library at Southeastern

We offer a wide variety of resources through our library. Our library hosts the Francis A. Schaeffer Collection, John H. Sailhamer’s personal library, and the George Braswell Missions and World Religions Library. Whether you’re on campus or studying from a distance, our library staff can help assist you in your research and find the resources you need for your assignments.

The Writing Center

Need help writing and planning your research papers? Our Writing Center exists to help you fine-tune your thesis statements, develop your arguments, and create wellrounded paper presentations fit for graduate-level studies.

Small Town Charm, Big City Amenities

The Town of Wake Forest offers small-town living near a bustling capital. Living in Wake Forest means you'll have everything you need within just a few miles. Just 30 minutes from Raleigh, you can enjoy a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment, parks, and more.

Green Spaces

Our parks and greenways allow you to get outdoors and enjoy miles of beautiful trails year-round. They are perfect for a long run, a leisurely walk, or a picnic with family and friends.

Historic Downtown

Wake Forest’s quaint downtown offers easily accessible restaurants, coffee shops, and stores for you to enjoy at your convenience. The Historic District of Wake Forest is also home to the Wake Forest Historical Museum, where you can learn more about the town’s vibrant history.

Conveniences

Wake Forest provides the charm of a small, quiet town while also providing nearby amenities for your everyday needs. Chain restaurants, grocery stores, and strip malls are all within a short distance of Southeastern.

Community Fun

You’ll find a variety of ways to get involved in community life in Wake Forest, including the local farmer’s market, pop-up markets with local vendors, downtown concerts, and more!

Raleigh: City of Oaks

Raleigh is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. When you come to Southeastern, you’re just 30 minutes away from North Carolina’s vibrant capital.

Best Place to Live

U.S. News and World Report voted Raleigh as one of the top 20 places to live in the country. With growing job opportunities, housing affordability, and entertainment, there are many reasons to move to the City of Oaks.

Food & Drink

In a diverse city like Raleigh, you’ll find restaurants that offer up mouthwatering dishes from all over the world. Raleigh is also a hub for rich and delicious coffee from some of the world’s leading baristas.

Green Spaces

Raleigh has endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with over 30 beautiful parks and over 100 miles of greenways.

K-12 Schools

When you move to Wake County, you’ll find some of the highest numbers of top-ranked public, private, and Christian schools in the state.

The nearby Research Triangle Park is home to North America’s largest high technology research and science hub. Raleigh also offers a wide array of arts, entertainment, and educational opportunities for all ages.

Close to Everything

While there’s plenty to do around Raleigh, it’s also conveniently close to a variety of fun places to travel for a day or weekend getaway. From beaches to mountains to cities like D.C. and Charleston, you’ve got plenty of options for a weekend away.

Arts & Culture

Raleigh is home to the state’s art, history, and science museums, making a great educational resource for you and your family right in your own backyard. The city is also host to performing arts centers and concert venues that host top local and national musicians and bands.

Job Market

Voted as one of the country’s top ten job markets by the Wall Street Journal, Raleigh has ever-expanding job opportunities in healthcare, technology, and education.

International City

Over 10 percent of the Raleigh population is foreign born, creating a diverse community in the city. Opportunities abound for ministry to refugees resettling in the area and students moving to the city for higher education.

Yamin Park Doctor of Ministry Alumnus

The best part of being in the DMin program has been the fellowship and friendship among the cohort: getting to know fellow workers of God's kingdom, growing in knowledge together, and sharing the ups and downs in life and ministry with one another. These relationships have been constant reinforcements that encourage me to keep pressing on for the ministry that God entrusted me with in the last couple of years.

What Else Does Southeastern Offer?

A variety of ways to grow O ur GO Certificates provide quality, affordable online education. Our podcasts, blogs, conferences, and more let you engage with students and professors on a range of ministry-related topics.

The Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies mobilizes and equips students, faculty, staff, and others to fulfill the Great Commission. The CGCS offers many resources, including:

▶ The Sent Life Podcast & the CGCS blog

▶ Mission trips for students, faculty, and staff

▶ Connections with IMB and NAMB personnel

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The L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture seeks to engage culture as salt and light, presenting the Christian faith and demonstrating its implications for all areas of human existence. The CFC offers many resources, including:

▶ The Christ and Culture Podcast

▶ The CFC blog

▶ Oxford Study Tour

▶ Events throughout the year

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BIBLICALTEXT & TRANSLATION

The Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership exists to equip and encourage pastors to lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world. The Pastor's Center offers many resources, including:

▶ The Pastor Matters Podcast

▶ The Pastor's Center blog

▶ Free books

▶ Events throughout the year

SEBTS.EDU/PASTORSCENTER

The Caskey Center for Biblical Text and Translation exists to improve the quality of editions of the Christian Scriptures in the original languages and to ensure the accuracy and clarity of Bible translations worldwide. The Center serves the broader evangelical community by providing resources and counsel for those translating the Bible for the church.

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Kingdom Diversity

At Southeastern, we desire our campus to look more and more like heaven with students from various nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues (Revelation 7:9) being equipped together for Great Commission ministry. We believe that this campus culture will better equip students to engage the challenges of this fallen world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This commitment to biblically celebrating diversity includes a commitment to pursuing more representation for women and ethnic minorities among the faculty and staff at Southeastern. Moreover, through the Kingdom Diversity scholarship, Southeastern is able to offer theological education to many non-majority students at little to no cost. In partnership with global churches and leaders, Southeastern’s Global Theological Initiative works to provide this same biblical and theological training to church leaders around the world.

SEBTS.EDU/KD

Chapel

Experience the heart of Southeastern as staff, faculty, and students gather to worship through singing and the preaching of the word.

Joyful sacri ce is giving up something you love for something you love even more.

LIVE STREAM OR VIEW ARCHIVED CHAPEL

MESSAGES AT SEBTS.EDU/CHAPEL

Never put con dence in anything for your salvation other than Jesus Christ and his work on our behalf.

Daniel Akin PRESIDENT

If we are going to be a Great Commission seminary we must also be a praying seminary.

Jose Abella

PASTOR, PROVIDENCE ROAD CHURCH

At Southeastern, we don’t want you to feel like ministry and theological education have to be in competition with one another. Our GO Certificates will offer you:

▶ Affordable theological education

▶ Self-paced, fully online courses

▶ Choose from 5 certificates in Biblical Studies & Theology, Christian Ministry, Church-Based Counseling, New Testament Studies, and Christian Apologetics

▶ 21 total courses for you to choose from

START NOW. GO WITH US. SEBTS.EDU/GOCERTIFICATES

Ross D. Inman Associate Professor of Philosophy

Events

The Southeastern Events team works hard to bring fun, engaging, and impactful events each semester. Students will have a myriad of opportunities to attend conferences, concerts, workshops, and more!

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Southeastern seamlessly combines academic rigor and spiritual fervor. The faculty are virtuous exemplars, both intellectually and in character, and they have taught me to think critically and Christianly, stirred my heart to love the truth and the Lord, and have equipped me to serve and teach in the academy and in the Church.

Chris Lee PhD in Philosophy of Religion Student

Podcasts

The Sent Life is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. In this podcast, listeners will learn about living as missionaries in their current contexts and guiding others into an authentic relationship with Christ. The Sent Life is produced by the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies.

Pastor Matters seeks to equip and encourage pastors in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. The Pastor Matters Podcast is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership.

Christ and Culture seeks to connect faith with every aspect of your life. In each episode, the podcast helps listeners discover how they can be faithful followers of Christ within today’s ever-changing culture. The Christ and Culture podcast is produced by the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture.

Be a part of the Southeastern Family for Life.

Southeastern for life means we value the time and relationships formed while you're here. You have the opportunity to encourage and engage your fellow alumni as they seek to serve God in the contexts in which they have been placed. Southeastern provides a number of benefits for graduates, including ministry job opportunities and the ability for alumni to post open positions in their churches and organizations.

The Southeastern Alumni Association provides a way for graduates to give back to Southeastern while also receiving benefits and resources designed to help the Southeastern family serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission. The Alumni Association directly impacts current students by offsetting tuition costs, continuing a legacy of equipping Great Commission students for ministry.

Your membership dues, $50 per year or $600 lifetime, help us equip students to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission while keeping tuition a ordable for students.

JOIN THE GIVING SOCIETY EXCLUSIVELY FOR ALUMNI

You’ll receive these great benefits:

• Audit courses for free

• Retain access to the ATLA Religion Database

• Retain access to the Share Shop

• Join an intramural sports team

• 50% o transcripts

• 40% o on conference registrations at SEBTS

• 10% o items at the Locker

• Use of Ledford Center Fitness Room

How Will I Pay For School?

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IS MORE AFFORDABLE THAN YOU REALIZE.

Southeastern is committed to keeping seminary affordable so that our graduates are equipped to go without being weighed down with financial burden.

Due to the generosity of commissioning churches in the Southern Baptist Convention, Southeastern is able to provide a substantial amount of aid to students who are members of SBC-affiliated churches. This is equivalent to 50% of what a student would normally pay for tuition and fees and is one of Southeastern's most significant sources of financial aid.

On-Campus Jobs

There are some great reasons to work on campus while you attend Southeastern! The open jobs are posted in the on-campus employment portal on our website, and the application process is fully online. All of our student positions offer flexibility with your class schedule and tuition discounts for full-time and part-time work.

Full-time staff have their tuition costs completely covered and are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Part-time staff receive a tuition discount at the end of each semester.

Financial Aid

We are eager to partner with students to make attending seminary as affordable as possible. Generous and faithful donors provide students with substantial financial support through scholarships and awards.

Financial Aid Applications

Academic Year

Submit between December 1 and April 1

▶ Missions-Related Scholarships

▶ General & Designated Scholarships

▶ State Scholarships

▶ Specialized Institutional Scholarships

▶ Minority Scholarships

▶ And More!

Spring

Submit between September 1 and September 30

Military Affairs

In an effort to show our appreciation, we offer a military rate and process many Veteran benefits pertaining to active-duty members and Veterans.

The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund

You may be eligible to apply for a scholarship that will help cover a significant portion of the costs of your theological education. The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund serves Baptist students who are residents of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, or West Virginia and who meet certain enrollment requirements.

We know paying for school can be stressful. That’s why we want to help. We don’t want money to get in the way of you getting the training you need. That's why we offer dozens of scholarships to help you pay for school.