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You are called to obey the Great Commandment, and you are called to pursue the Great Commission. So we will encourage you to love God with all you are, and we will equip you to serve God wherever He calls. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have decades of experience, we will equip you to live your calling.

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Find the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or certificate option that fits your calling.

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Explore Financial Aid

Thanks to the generosity of Southern Baptists, we offer numerous scholarships and other financial aid opportunities.

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How to Apply

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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:

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When Can You Start?

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    8-Week Online Courses

    (Choose from six 8-week terms a year)

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Southwestern Faculty

Here are the men and women who’ll be guiding your education and supporting your ministry during your time here.

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Meet Your Professors

PROFESSORTOPICDATEREGISTRATION
Chris Shirley, Professor of Educational MinistriesAre Culture and Discipleship Colliding?9/14, 7 p.m.Register Here
Joshua E. Williams, Associate Professor of Old TestamentIs the Bible an Authoritative Historical Witness?9/18, 1 p.m.Register Here
Dean Sieberhagen, Associate Professor of Islamic StudiesMissions in a Globalized World9/18, 3 p.m.Register Here
James R. Wicker, Professor of New TestamentIs our Day of Worship on Saturday or Sunday? What Does the New Testament Say?9/20, 12 p.m.Register Here
Michael D. Wilkinson, Associate Professor of TheologyAddressing Your Church's Greatest Need9/21, 12 p.m.Register Here
Virtual Information Session for Prospective International Students9/22, 10 a.m.Register Here
Charles T. Lewis Jr, Professor of Church Music and WorshipO Magnify the Lord with Me: Worshipping the God of Wonder or the God of Wonders?9/23, 11 a.m.Register Here
Terri H. Stovall, Professor of Educational MinistriesIntentional Disciple-Making9/27, 12 p.m.Register Here
Matthew F. McKellar, Professor of PreachingSteps for Preparing and Delivering an Effective Sermon10/13, 10 a.m.Register Here
Lilly H. Park, Associate Professor of Biblical CounselingWhat is Biblical Counseling?10/19, 4:30 p.m.Register Here
R. Adam Dodd, Assistant Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Backgrounds & Joshua E. Williams, Associate Professor of Old TestamentAI and the Work of the Student10/23, 2 p.m.Register Here
Carl J. Bradford, Assistant Professor of EvangelismIs Evangelism a Gifting of the Few or a Calling for Everyone?10/23, 3 p.m.Register Here
Joshua Waggener, Professor of Church Music and WorshipWhy do Christians Gather for Worship?10/25, 12 p.m.Register Here
Virtual Information Session for Prospective International Students10/27, 10 a.m.Register Here
Ashley L. Allen, Assistant Professor of Women's MinistriesMy Role as a Woman in the Great Commission11/1, 12 p.m.Register Here
Robert W. Caldwell III, Professor of Church History & Joshua E. Williams, Associate Professor of Old TestamentWhat is the Benefit of Looking at Theology through a Historical Lens?11/6, 3 p.m.Register Here
Theodore J. Cabal, Professor of Philosophy of ReligionHow Should a Christian Think about Doubt?11/13, 1 p.m.Register Here
Michael Copeland, Assistant Professor of MissionsAre Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists Being Saved?11/13, 3 p.m.Register Here
Nathan P. Burggraff, Associate Professor of Music TheorySilencing the Congregation: How Musical and Cultural Changes Have Affected Congregational Participation in Worship11/14, 1 p.m.Register Here
Michael D. Wilkinson, Associate Professor of TheologyThe Benefit of a Professional Doctoral Degree for You and Your Church11/30, 1:30 p.m.Register Here
Virtual Information Session for Prospective International Students12/8, 10 a.m.Register Here

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