Southern Seminary allows students the flexibility to prepare for ministry from Louisville to Laos.
On-Campus
Develop lifelong friendships, network with faculty and alumni, and experience our robust campus life when you study on our Louisville campus. Plus, residential M.Div. students can take advantage of the 9 credit hour tuition cap.
Online
Southern provides world-class training for ministers, missionaries, and church leaders that is accessible anywhere in the world and at any time of day.
Hybrid-Modular
For students unable to relocate to Louisville, Hybrid-Modular courses offer blending of the curriculum in both online and on-campus formats. Not available for all courses.
Course Calendar
View the on-campus and online course schedule at the link below.
View Course Calendar
Experience a world-class residential learning environment
There’s no better place to train for a lifetime of faithfulness than our historic campus in Louisville, Kentucky.
You’ll develop lifelong friendships, engage directly with our faculty, and experience our robust campus life and resources.
On-campus students have access to:
- 9 credit hour tuition cap for Master of Divinity Students. (Learn more.)
- Institutional financial aid.
- A variety of on-campus housing options for singles, couples, and families.
- Faculty-led mentoring groups.
- Student life events, chapel services, conferences, and more.
Learn more with a visit to our campus
Prospective students are invited to visit and learn more about studying at Southern Seminary.
Travel reimbursement is available for students interested in main campus studies.
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Modular Courses
Experiential Modular (XMD)
This format meets on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and is designed to give you a more immersive experience. In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll share meals, attend chapel, and connect with faculty and other students. Lodging and meals are included in the cost of tuition. You just need to cover travel.
Registration for Experiential Modular’s is found here: sbts.edu/experiential
Traditional Modular (MD)
This format meets on Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is focused entirely on classroom instruction, offering a compact way to engage with your professor and fellow students in person. Lodging and meals are not included, so those are arranged by the student. This is a helpful option for those who prefer a Friday and Saturday schedule.