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Why Beeson?

Beeson prepares God-called men and women for ministry in the church of Jesus Christ.

In-Person Learning for Relational Ministry

Beeson is committed to in-person, incarnational learning. Our graduates will serve in relational ministry in Christian community, and our in-person model prepares them for this future during their seminary years. Our covenanted community will form you as a Christ-follower and minister of the Gospel as you live life with your fellow students, enjoying shared meals, attending chapel services and sharpening one another through mentor groups.

Sandon Ward
 
The time, care and intentionality that the professors and staff at Beeson provided, as well as the friendships formed while there, were invaluable during my MDiv and remain so today. —Sandon Ward, MDiv ‘24
Jonathan Fletcher
 
The ability to experience a theological education in-person with incredible faculty you see every day makes you feel like you’re experiencing life together. —Jonathan Fletcher, ThM student

An Interdenominational Community

Beeson is committed to bringing students together from a variety of backgrounds, with more than 15 Protestant denominations represented within our student body. Students share a common belief in the core, historic beliefs of the Christian faith while growing in their appreciation of the richness and contributions of other backgrounds, all while being prepared to serve well within their own denominations.

Labenske
 
Beeson provided a beautiful vision of unity in diversity with its unique interdenominational makeup within the context of a community founded on God’s Word and shaped by the Great Tradition. I graduated from Beeson a greater scholar, preacher and teacher than when I began, but most importantly, Beeson helped me become a more devoted disciple to the Lord Jesus Christ. —Kristofer Labenske, MDiv '23
david eldridge
 
My time at Beeson, far from diluting my confessional and convictional Baptist heritage, actually fortified and enhanced my commitment to Baptist distinctives. —David Eldridge, MDiv '04

Our Evangelical Commitment

Beeson prepares God-called men and women for ministry in the church of Jesus Christ. We believe in the One Triune God of holiness and love: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are committed to the great tradition of historic Christian orthodoxy. Therefore, we believe in the cardinal doctrine of justification by grace through faith, the tenet by which the church either stands or falls. We also believe that the good news of God’s gracious salvation in Christ is clearly taught in God’s written Word, the Bible; its fully inspiration and total truthfulness we confess and to its authority we submit. This rich core of commitments forms the basis of our unity as a theological, interdenominational community centered on Jesus Christ.

Busby
 
I wanted to go somewhere where I could get this classic, Protestant, evangelical education, and that’s what I got. —Joel Busby, '04, MDiv ‘11, DMin 18'
James Drake
 
Beeson gave me a deep confidence in Scripture and helped me develop a strong biblical framework for ministry. —Capt. James Drake '03, MDiv '10

Begin Your Journey

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Our students commit to rigorous, full-time study during their time at Beeson, aided by scholarship assistance for every full-time master's-level student. We offer three master's degrees and two advanced degrees, certificates for Anglican and Wesleyan ministers and a certificate for those preparing for cross-cultural missions. Our world-class faculty is prepared to help shape you for the work God has called you to, and our admissions team is available to help you along the way. Join us at Beeson and experience the Beeson difference.

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