Which degree fits your calling?
Preview Days
Come experience everything Southwestern Seminary has to offer at one of our biannual Preview Days in the spring or fall.
Visit Campus
Come see Seminary Hill for yourself with a guided tour. Available most weekdays from 9AM-3PM (additional times available as needed).
Explore Financial Aid
Thanks to the generosity of Southern Baptists, we offer numerous scholarships and other financial aid opportunities.
How to Apply
International Students
When applying to Southwestern Seminary or Texas Baptist College, international students will need to submit the following additional documents:
- Transcripts
- International Transcript Evaluation
- Church Recommendation
- Statement of Financial Support
- English Proficiency Test Results
Additional steps for international students can be found here.
Doctoral Students
Applications to one of our doctoral programs include some additional requirements. Specific admissions requirements may be found under the specific program of interest at the links below:
Provisional Admission
For experienced ministers who've not completed a bachelor's degree
- At least 30 years of age
- At least 1 year of undergraduate studies
- At least 3 years of ministry experience
- Submit a resume detailing ministry experience
If you qualify for provisional admission, then begin your application now, and indicate you are seeking provisional admission when prompted. Our Admissions Team will then communicate with you personally in order to obtain the necessary documentation.
Where is God calling you?
We will equip you to live your calling.
When Can You Start?
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Fall (August-December)
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Winter (December-January)
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Spring (January-May)
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Summer (May-August)
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(Choose from six 8-week terms a year)
Southwestern Faculty
Here are the men and women who’ll be guiding your education and supporting your ministry during your time here.
Meet Your Professors
| PROFESSOR | TOPIC | DATE | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Stovall, Professor Educational Ministries | Leading Well in Ministry: It's Not What You Do, But How You Do It | 2/13 @ 4PM | Register Here |
| International Student Services | Q&A with International Student Services | 2/20 @ 9:30AM | Register Here |
| Kevin Rodgers, Associate Professor of Missions | New Missions Strategies for Pastors, Churches, and "Sent Ones" | 2/20 @ 2PM | Register Here |
| Jon Okinaga, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling | Why Choose a Professional Doctoral Studies (PDS) Degree? | 2/27 @ 4PM | Register Here |
| Student Financial Services | Q&A with Student Financial Services | 2/28 @ 10AM | Register Here |
| D. Jefferey Bingham, Research Professor of Historical Theology | Christian Ministry and Christian Virtue | 3/6 @ 7PM | Register Here |
| International Student Services | Q&A with International Student Services | 3/12 @ 10AM | Register Here |
| Andrew Jennings, Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Religion | The Value and Purpose of a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | 3/12 @ 2PM | Register Here |
| Joshua Rose, Director of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program | Why the EdD is Effective for Scholar-Practitioners | 3/28 @ 12pm | Register Here |
| Lilly H. Park, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling | What is Biblical Counseling? | 4/3 @ 1PM | Register Here |
| Student Financial Services | Q&A with Student Financial Services | 3/31 @ 10AM | Register Here |
| Malcolm B. Yarnell III, Research Professor of Theology | Why Should I Invest in a PhD? | 4/11 @ 2:30PM | Register Here |
| Michael D. Wilkinson, Professor of Theology | Professional Doctoral Studies | 4/23 @ 2PM | Register Here |
| Jon Okinaga, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling | How a Biblical Counseling Degree Can Impact Your Church | 4/24 @ 4PM | Register Here |
Meet Your Admissions Team
Torri Ward
Nicole Clemons
(817) 696-9481
MTS, ThM, & RDS
Maddy McDade
Alyssa Espinoza
(817) 696-9943
MACE, MABC, All Certificates
Dillon Dunk
Joseph Humphrey
(817) 696-9948
MDiv (surnames A-K), Music, & PDS
Tim Rhoades
James Hardin
(817) 696-9471
MDiv (surnames L-Z), Non-Degree-Seeking, MAs (no Biblical Counseling or Christian Education)
Got Questions?
We’re here to answer them. Reach out to our Admissions Team and we’ll be in touch by phone, text, or email.