Welcome to the School of Theology
Prepare to articulate and apply God’s Word. Explore degrees that are available through the School of Theology.
Explore Degrees
Graduate Certificates
Students in the Master of Divinity can pursue multiple Graduate Certificates as they work towards their degree.
Doctoral Studies
Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Spirituality
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Theology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Apologetics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Preaching
- Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Ethics and Public Theology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Church History and Historical Theology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Historical and Theological Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in New Testament
- Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament
- Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology
Professional Doctoral Studies
- Doctor of Ministry in Applied Theology
- Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Spirituality
- Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Theology
- Doctor of Ministry in Christian Apologetics
- Doctor of Ministry in Christian Ministry
- Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
- Doctor of Ministry in New Testament Exposition
- Doctor of Ministry in Old Testament Exposition
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Applied Theology
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Spirituality
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Theology
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Christian Apologetics
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Christian Ministry
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Expository Preaching
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in New Testament Exposition
- Doctor of Educational Ministry in Old Testament Exposition
Meet Our Faculty
One of Southern Seminary’s distinguishing features is its faculty, whose contributions place Southern at the forefront of evangelical scholarship. The faculty’s academic achievement is matched by a willingness to invest in students, ensuring that an indelible mark is left on students’ entire lives. Studying at Southern not only gives students the chance to read good books, it lets them study with the authors.
Current Students
Academic Advising
From orientation to graduation, The Center for Student Success is your source for academic and personal support as you progress toward completing your degree. Academic advising, language tutoring, writing help, and more services are available.
Shepherding Groups
Faculty members in the School of Theology serve as Faculty Shepherds to provide spiritual support and pastoral oversight for students. Shepherding Groups provide an opportunity for prayer, development of relationships, encouragement and fellowship.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
Students coming to Southern with a background in certain fields are able to complete an exam for advanced standing.
Interested in writing a book review?
The School of Theology maintains a selection of books that are available for PhD students to review for publication in the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. If you are currently enrolled in a SBTS PhD program and this interests you, see below!