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
Start your application here.
As part of the application, please include your pastor as a church endorsement recommender. Once you submit your application, a recommendation form will be emailed to your recommender for them to submit.
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed by the academic institution to our Admissions Office. The quickest way for us to receive official transcripts is electronically through email. Our address is:
Southwestern Seminary
Attn: Admissions
2001 W Seminary Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76122
[email protected]
Once you have submitted the application, you will receive an email from a 3rd party company, [email protected] with instructions on how to initiate your background check.
Once all application requirements have been submitted, your application will enter the review process. We cannot supply an exact time frame for review, but we can assure you that our office works diligently to provide a decision as soon as possible.
The Office of Admissions will assist you in registering for classes, which can be done completely online.
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)
Equip The Called
Through Equip The Called, we offer a wide and growing library of ministry content and resources, from blogs to preaching tools to book reviews to academic articles. Find the resources that serve you well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Kennemur and Sandra Peoples | How to Create a Disability Ministry in Your Church | September 4th at 1pm | Register Here |
| Student Financial Services | Financial Aid | September 14th at 10:30am | Register Here |
| International Student Services | International Applicant Q&A | September 29th at 1:30 pm | |
| Michael Copeland | What Ministry Leaders Need to Know about Islam's beliefs. (Copeland) | October 5th at 2:00pm | Register Here |
| Student Financial Services | Financial Aid | October 19th at 10:30am | Register Here |
| International Student Services | International Applicant Q&A | October 22nd at 2:30 pm | |
| Marc Brown and Madison Grace | Can a Baptist Church be Beautifully Liturgical? | November 5th at 2pm | Register Here |
| Student Financial Services | Financial Aid | November 9th at 10:30am | Register Here |
| International Student Services | International Applicant Q&A | November 11th at 10:00 am | |
| Student Financial Services | Financial Aid | December 7th at 10:30am | Register Here |
| Chris Osborne | Pastoral Search Committees: Red Flags for Churches and Candidates | December 10th at 2pm | Register Here |
Meet Your Admissions Team
Armando Hernandez
Alyssa Dingler
Call/Text: (817) 696-9943
Dillon Dunk
Call/Text: (817) 696-9948
Jacob Schmeichel
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.