Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit seminary located in Fort Worth, Texas. The seminary's stated mission is "to provide theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry." The Seminary was sued by Sheri Klouda in 2007 over a non-renewal of her contract allegedly because of her gender. In March of 2008, the seminary was cleared of the charges by a federal judge and the case was dismissed.

Fast Facts

1. Founded in 1908 by Benajah Harvey Carroll
2. One of the largest seminaries in the world
3. Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools
4. Awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees
5. Uses "Baptist faith and message" as its confessional statement
6. Current President: Paige Patterson

About

The campus offers many opportunities for students from chapel services to the annual campus picnic. Southwestern provides a community of faith and strives to develop strong spiritual leaders with a passion to spread the word of God. Southwestern offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees along with Hispanic studies and programs catering to women's. ¹

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