Student Life

Student Life supports the mission of Southern Seminary by keeping students alert to their call to work hard for the kingdom while resting in Christ.

We call students to think carefully about worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ in every sphere of their lives.

Discipleship

Student Care

Single or married, a student or a spouse of a student, life in seminary can be challenging. The Student Life Office provides personal discipleship-oriented care and support for students.

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Women at Southern

At Southern Seminary, we recognize the vital role that women play in God’s Kingdom. To that end, we’ve created a variety of special programs and ministries to address women’s needs and equip them for whatever calling God has placed on their lives.

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Student Organizations

Student Organizations exist to establish community, communication and spiritual growth among groups who share a common affinity at Southern Seminary. Browse our current student organizations or consider beginning a new student organization.

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Clyde T. Francisco Preaching Award

The Clyde T. Francisco Preaching Award honors Professor Francisco’s service among the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention. It was endowed in 1973 for the purpose of encouraging students committed to the ministry of proclamation. The Francisco Award recipient is granted a scholarship and is invited to preach in chapel.

Click here to access the application form.

The recipient of the 2019 Clyde T. Francisco Preaching award is Chase Jacobs. Chase is pursuing a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry. Chase is originally from Denton, Texas. He has been married to Kristen for six years and they have a 2-year old daughter named Everett. Currently, he is serving as a Pastoral Assistant at Clifton Baptist Church.