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Living on campus at Southern Seminary offers several advantages for students and families coming to Louisville. Competitive pricing, thriving community, and the convenience of being within walking distance to on-campus amenities make living on-campus attractive to the nearly 1,000 students and family-members who call Southern home. More Info >>
As you prepare to engage in theological study, we understand that meeting employment needs is of the utmost importance. As a service to our students and their families, we maintain a current list of open employment opportunities. More info »
Feel free to call our Admissions Office at 1-800-626-5525 ext. 4200, email admissions@sbts.edu, meet and contact our admissions counselors, or connect with us on Twitter. Office hours are 8:00-4:30 Monday – Friday. We look forward to hearing directly from you regarding any questions you may have.
For program specific admissions requirements for the M.Div, visit here. You can also complete your application in 30 minutes or less or simply learn more about our schools and programs before completing your application. All application forms can be downloaded here.
Students may complete up to two-thirds of an M.Div. degree and half of an M.A. degree online. Completion of a degree will require on-campus study. The on-campus requirement for a degree can be completed through our one-week intensive J-term classes offered in the winter and summer months. To learn more about our online programs visit our online learning page.
Diploma and Masters students typically carry a 18-27 hour load per year. Depending on individual initiative and personal circumstances, most students can complete their Diploma or M.Div in 3-3 1/2 years. Professional Doctoral Studies require approximately three years. Research Doctoral Studies allow up to six years, but most students complete the program in 3-4 years. Southern seeks to serve all current and incoming students with academic advising through our Office of Student Success.
