Program Overview

George W. Truett Theological Seminary

The George W. Truett Theological Seminary is a institution that provides graduate theological education centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and consistent with historic Baptist commitments.

Academics

Degree Programs

The seminary offers various degree programs, including:

• Master of Divinity (MDiv)
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM)
• Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
• Master of Arts (MA) in Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice
• Master of Arts (MA) Theology and Healthcare
• Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Sports Studies
• Master of Arts (MA) in Contextual Witness and Innovation
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
• PhD in Preaching
• MDiv/Juris Doctor (JD)
• MDiv/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• MDiv/Master of Education (MEd)
• MDiv/Master of Music (MM)
• MDiv/Master of Social Work (MSW)
• MTS/Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

The Master of Divinity degree at Truett Seminary intends to provide graduate theological education that is centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and consistent with historic Baptist commitments to prepare persons to carry this gospel to the churches and the world.

Program Vision

The program vision includes the following areas:

• Preaching & Worship: Students will be able to plan and lead thoughtful and well-crafted worship of God and communicate God's Word in a clear and understandable manner.
• Christian Scriptures & Theology: Students will be able to draw and reflect upon Scripture and the classical and contemporary literature of the Church to articulate an informed Christian worldview for life and ministry.
• Leadership & Administration: Students will understand and demonstrate effective, Christian leadership skills for ministry.
• Nurture & Care of Souls: Students will be able to nurture individuals using an integrated set of pastoral skills and spiritual disciplines.
• Lifelong Learning: Students will participate in lifelong learning events outside of classroom responsibilities and will value lifelong learning as a means for discovering resources for ongoing ministry enhancement.
• Spiritual Formation: Students will nurture personal and communal spiritual formation as a foundation for a life of ministry.
• Evangelism & Global Missions: Students will think critically regarding the worldwide mission of the church, demonstrate skills for leading persons to faith in Jesus Christ through holistic ministries and verbal and lifestyle witness, and understand the need to catalyze congregations for local and international witness.

Degree Plan

The degree plan for the Master of Divinity program is not specified in the provided context.

Concentrations

The Master of Divinity program offers various concentrations, including:

• Sports Ministry Concentration
• Ministry Leadership Concentration

Application & Admission

The application and admission process for the Master of Divinity program is not specified in the provided context.

Programs & Centers

The seminary offers various programs and centers, including:

• Anglican Episcopal House
• Black Church Studies Program
• Bridges to Belonging
• Faith & Sports Institute
• Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching
• Office of Ministry Connection
• Online Certificate Program
• Program for the Future Church
• Spiritual Direction Training Program
• Spiritual Formation Program
• Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice
• Truett Church Network
• Wesley House of Studies

Students

The seminary provides various resources and services for students, including:

• Academic Services
• Scholarship Services
• Mentoring Program
• Financial Wellness
• Tools & Resources

Events & Resources

The seminary offers various events and resources, including:

• Building Reservations
• Continuing Education
• Event RSVP
• Events Calendar
• Faculty & Staff Resources
• Lectures
• Lenten Daily Devotional Guide
• Truett Chapel
• Truett Commencement

Alumni

The seminary provides various resources and services for alumni, including:

• Employment
• Truett Events
• Tools & Benefits
• Give to Truett
• Student Recruitment
• Continuing Education