Since 1859, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary has been at the forefront of theological education, its influence spanning the globe.
Explore with us more than a hundred years of history.
Foundation
1859 – 1878
Fulfilled Promise
1878 – 1899
Denominational Leadership
1899 – 1928
Endurance and Expansion
1928 –1950
Denominational Stewardship
1950 – 1981
Contested Ground
1981 – 1993
Renewal
1993 –
present
In December 2018, Southern Seminary president R. Albert Mohler, Jr. released to the public an in-depth study into the nature and prevalence of slavery and racism throughout the history of the school.