Program Overview

George W. Truett Theological Seminary

The George W. Truett Theological Seminary offers a range of academic programs and research opportunities.

Degree Programs

The seminary provides the following degree programs:

• 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)

Programs and Centers

The seminary is home to several 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

Spiritual Direction Training Program

The Spiritual Direction Training Program offers academic credit and is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become spiritual directors.

• The program consists of multiple courses, including Spiritual Direction I and II.
• Students must complete the second year of the program to receive certification as a spiritual director.
• The program includes a practicum opportunity, where students can serve as spiritual directors to Baylor undergrad students.

Admissions

The seminary's admissions process includes:

• Master's Degrees Requirements
• Doctor of Ministry Requirements
• PhD in Preaching Requirements
• Application and admission processes for each degree program

Tuition and Financing

The seminary offers various scholarships and financing options, including:

• Competitive Tuition Scholarships
• Matching Scholarships
• Scholarship FAQ

Campus and Resources

The seminary has campuses in Waco, Houston, and San Antonio, and offers a range of resources, including:

• Academic Services
• Scholarship Services
• Mentoring Program
• Financial Wellness
• Tools and Resources
• Committee on Diversity and Belonging
• Housing Options
• Spiritual Care Team
• Lifelong Formation
• Spiritual Formation
• Truett Student Employment
• Expectant and New Parents
• Truett Academic Complaint Policy
• Truett Chapel
• Personal Counseling
• Office of Ministry Connection

Events and Resources

The seminary hosts various events and offers resources, including:

• Building Reservations
• Continuing Education
• Event RSVP
• Events Calendar
• Faculty and Staff Resources
• Lectures
• Lenten Daily Devotional Guide
• Truett Chapel
• Truett Commencement
• Baylor Annual Fire Safety and Security Notice of Availability

Alumni

The seminary's alumni resources include:

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