Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

GRACE FILLED

CHRIST CENTERED

SCRIPTURALLY GROUNDED

All Christians are called to pursue the Great Commandment and Great Commission, and that includes you. Whatever theological education you need, we will help you find it. Whatever ministry experience it takes, we will help you build it. Whether you’re just beginning your journey, or have decades of experience, we are committed to help you live your calling.

CONFESSIONALLY GUIDED

STUDENT FOCUSED

GLOBALLY ENGAGED

We will do whatever it takes to help you live your calling

John Kim Mimi Asita

I believe God is calling me and my wife to full-time missions. We do not know where God will send us, but we have a heart for refugee ministry. We want to continue evangelizing and discipling people cross-culturally.

My favorite thing about Southwestern is the community. It is that warm feeling of acceptance wherever I am on campus; there is always someone smiling and willing to help.

SOUTH KOREA M.DIV. - INTERNATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING

RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA D.MIN. - FAMILY MINISTRIES

Theological education for any field of ministry

At Southwestern Seminary, you’ll have access to a wide array of academic options. With degrees and concentrations designed to provide theological and practical foundations for any field of ministry, our faculty is ready to prepare you to go wherever God calls. What’s more, our professors have years of experience in ministry, as well as in the academy, so you’ll be learning from men and women who’ve served in the churches, ministries, and mission fields where you’re headed.

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Apologetics

Biblical Counseling

Biblical Languages

Chaplaincy

Children and Family Ministry

Christian Leadership

Collegiate Ministry

Discipleship and Teaching

Evangelism

International Church Planting

Ministry to Women

Missions

New Testament

North American Church Planting

Old Testament

Pastoral Ministry

Philosophy of Religion

Preaching

Student and Family Ministry

Theological Studies

Worship Leadership

ADVANCED MASTER OF DIVINITY

MASTER OF ARTS DEGREES

Biblical Counseling

Christian Education Church Music

Missiology

Theology

Worship Leadership

MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

MASTER OF THEOLOGY

Biblical Counseling

Children and Family Ministry

Christian Leadership

Christian Worship

Discipleship and Teaching

Ethics and Philosophy

Evangelism

Ministry to Women

Missions

New Testament

Old Testament

Pastoral Ministry

Preaching

Student and Family Ministry

Theological Studies

DOCTORAL STUDIES

Doctor of Philosophy

Apologetics

Biblical Counseling

Christian Ethics

Church History and Historical Theology

Church Music and Worship

Evangelism

Family and Generational Studies

Foundations of Christian Education

Missions

New Testament

Old Testament

Pastoral Studies

Philosophy of Religion

Preaching

Systematic Theology

World Christian Studies

World Religions

Doctor of Musical Arts

Guitar Performance and Pedagogy

Piano Performance and Pedagogy

Voice Performance and Pedagogy

Doctor of Education

Higher Education Administration

Organizational Leadership

Teaching and Educational Ministry

Professional Doctoral Studies (D.Min. and D.Ed.Min.)

Apologetics

Biblical Counseling

Discipleship and Christian Growth

Christian Leadership

Church Revitalization

Evangelism and Missions

Executive Leadership

Family Ministry

Pastoral Theology (D.Min. Only)

Text-Driven Preaching (D.Min. Only)

Worship Leadership

LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

CHINESE

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Divinity

PORTUGESE

Mestrado em Estudios Teológicos

SPANISH

Maestría en Estudios Teológicos

Ministerio Pastoral

Misiones

Maestría en Divinidad

Los Estudios de Doctorado

Profesional

Evangelismo y Misiones

Teología Pastoral

Note:

Most degrees at Southwestern Seminary may be completed online or using our flex format, which does not require full-time residency.

Madison Grace Lilly Park

PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION, DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY

Our job is to help equip you to go out into the darkness, to shine the light of Jesus Christ, calling people to salvation, discipling people to become more conformed to the image of the Son.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING

One of the highlights of being a professor is seeing the lights turn on among students and being a part of their Christian formation through classes and conversations.

Campus Visits

SWBTS PREVIEW DAYS

Our Preview Days are the perfect time to explore the campus life and classroom experience of Southwestern Seminary. Offered during the fall and spring semesters, Preview Days allow you to meet your professors, explore Fort Worth, chat with current students, and experience what studying at SWBTS will be like for you.

SWBTS.EDU/PREVIEW

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CAMPUS VISITS

If you’re looking for a more individualized campus visit experience, then join us for one of our daily campus visits available Monday through Friday. Colleges are even welcome to bring groups to campus for a joint tour. During your visit, you’ll be able to tour campus, grab coffee with a professor, and learn more about the application process at SWBTS.

SWBTS.EDU/VISIT

COME SEE FOR YOURSELF EVERYTHING SOUTHWESTERN SEMINARY HAS TO OFFER

Welcome Home

Completing a seminary degree is a challenging journey, but you do not have to take it alone. Your fellow students, dedicated faculty, and committed staff on Seminary Hill are excited to welcome you into the vibrant on-campus community available here in Fort Worth. At SWBTS, you will find numerous opportunities for fellowship, mentorship, and life-on-life discipleship, no matter your age or life stage.

Steps to Enrollment

APPLY FOR ADMISSION

Start your application today for free with code SEMINARYHILL at swbts.edu/apply.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed to the Office of Admissions. Our address is: Southwestern Seminary Attn: Admissions, 2001 W. Seminary Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76122, admissions@swbts.edu.

REQUEST CHURCH RECOMMENDATION FROM PASTOR OR CHURCH LEADER

This can be done electronically within the application portal.

COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK

You will receive instructions on how to initiate your background check through Intellicorp.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Following acceptance, you can apply for financial aid at swbts.edu/financialaid.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

The Office of Admissions will assist you in registering for classes. Fall registration begins in April.

APPLY FOR HOUSING

Following acceptance, you can apply for on-campus housing at swbts.edu/housing.

Cost Breakdown for SBC Students

SBC Cooperative Program and Other Financial Aid

Southwestern Seminary students who are active members of a Southern Baptist church receive the SBC Cooperative Program discount. This discount is in the form of a reduced tuition rate and no scholarship application is required. The reduced rate is based on church membership information submitted during the admissions process. After enrollment, the Registrar’s Office updates and maintains church membership information.

Thanks to generous donors and supporters of Southwestern Seminary, the Office of Financial Aid offers several institutional scholarships for graduate-level students, including the Southwestern Scholarship, the Southwestern High Achiever’s Scholarship, the Seminary Dean M.DIV. Scholarship, and the Southwestern Preaching Scholarship.

The seminary also offers a number of scholarships for Southern Baptist missionaries, including a 100 percent scholarship for current International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries enrolled in degree programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Additionally, students who are in process with the IMB are eligible to receive a 100 percent scholarship for tuition and fees for up to 36 hours of study at the graduate level. Children of SBC missionaries are also eligible for scholarships.

More information about financial aid can be found at swbts.edu/ financialaid.

DISCOVER FORT WORTH

For more than a century, Southwestern Seminary has been proud to call Fort Worth “home.” Established in 1849 as an Army outpost, Fort Worth has been historically known as “the cradle of the West.” Fort Worth earned its nickname, “Cowtown,” because it is the center of trade for Texas Longhorns in the city’s historic stockyards. The city reflects its Western roots while enjoying a modern feel.

The Stockyards National Historic District anchors the city to its Texas roots, while in 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the city as one of the 25 best places for young professionals. Fort Worth’s Cultural District is home to five-world class museums, including the Kimbell Art Museum, and nearby Sundance Square Plaza features restaurants that offer traditional Texas barbecue and international cuisines and four theaters with live entertainment.

Fort Worth is the 12th largest city in the nation with a population of 950,000 people and the second fastest-growing city in Texas.

Texas is home to 400 people groups who speak more than 300 languages.

The world’s second busiest airport calls DFW home.

The DFW Metroplex has more than 1,000 churches.

Cradle of the West

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary