At BTS, we believe quality reformed seminary education should be accessible and affordable to everyone who needs it. We understand that you have a number of other legitimate responsibilities with your resources. That is why BTS is committed to being the number one seminary in America for affordable, flexible quality reformed seminary education. Step inside today to start your journey to tomorrow.

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AFFORDABLE, REFORMED, AND FLEXIBLE

BIRMINGHAM THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

BTS will forever remain a catalyst along my journey, not only in

Christian ministry but all of life. I had the privilege to be instructed

by pastors who knew their content but more importantly shared

their experiences, trials, and triumphs. It has been said that seminary

trains the mind, but suffering trains the soul. I'm thankful to the many

godly instructors at BTS who addressed the hearts and minds of their

students with practical examples and a realistic view of the full picture

of ministry, joys, and sorrows. I am far more prepared for the task

God has called me to accomplish thanks to the affordable and exible

education BTS provides.”

— Jason Williams, M.Div. 20124, D.Min. Pastoral Leadership Cand. 2024

Executive Director of the Aspire Movement

Birmingham, AL

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At BTS, we know you are the kind of person who wants the best training

to be engaged in ministry. That means seminary. The problem is that

seminary is expensive and requires major life changes, which can make

you feel like you will never be able to achieve your dream. At BTS, we

believe quality reformed seminary education should be accessible and

affordable to everyone who needs it. We understand that you have a

number of other legitimate responsibilities with your resources. That

is why BTS is committed to being the number one seminary in America

for affordable, flexible quality reformed seminary education. Step inside

today to start your journey to tomorrow.

We have been offering exible reformed education for almost 50 years,

so you can lead in ministry today. Start your journey so you can stop

wondering and start learning.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS

BTS & YOU

1. Check Out Our Degrees

2. Register for Class

3. Apply to a Degree Program Today

Historic

BTS was founded in 1972, with classes held in downtown Birmingham and at

Edgewood Presbyterian Church. Classes were extended to all learners.

Reformed

BTS is a multi-denominational seminary that holds to the gospel of Jesus Christ,

revealed to us through scripture alone.

Quality

BTS meets all learners at the junction of where they are and the task of graduate

education. We have programs for everyone, but all programs are challenging!

Affordable

BTS maintains its commitment to be the most affordable seminary in America. At

$100 per credit hour (graduate), we make seminary possible.

BTS strives to be the number one seminary for quality, sound, affordable

theological education that extends to learners in diverse environments

for kingdom impact on their communities.

WHO IS BTS?

THE BTS VISION

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For me, working on my Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling through

Birmingham Theological Seminary ts my ministry education needs

perfectly… They promote excellence. The program is convenient...[and]

I’ve met great classmates! I look forward to how the Lord will further

equip me to minister to the hurting!”

— Lucy Ann Moll, D.Min. Biblical Counseling, 2020

Sycamore, Illinois

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The Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling at BTS is exactly what I was

looking for in an advanced degree program. I was looking for a respected

academically rigorous, cost-effective, theologically sound, and gospel-

oriented degree program that would further develop my skills in biblical

counseling. The D.Min. program has proven to be a blessing, both to me

and to my church family!”

— Carl DeyArmin, D.Min. Biblical Counseling Cand. 2021

Missionary Pastor, Village Missions at Machias Community Church

Snohomish, WA

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5-TIERED DEGREE CLASSIFICATION

Certicates & Alternative Diplomas

LEARNING CERTIFICATES ALTERNATIVE DIPLOMAS

(4 classes/8 hours) (15 Classes/30 hours)

• Leadership • Apologetics

• Teaching • Biblical Counseling

• Worship Ministry • Biblical Studies

• Missions/Evangelism

Masters (40 Hours)

ENRICHMENT MASTERS DEGREES (CORE) – Designed for volunteer based

professionals.

• Masters of Biblical Studies

• Masters of Worship

Masters (60+ Hours)

PROFESSIONAL MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS – Master of Arts in:

• Biblical Counseling • Public Theology

• Christian Education • Worship Ministry

• Pastoral Leadership

M. Divinity (100+ Hours)

ORDINATION BASED DEGREE PROGRAM

• Ordainable Version

• Specialized: Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Church Planting, and Church

Revitalization

D. Min (Doctoral)

4 YEAR, COHORT BASED PROGRAM

FORTHCOMING

• Biblical Counseling • Public Theology

• Pastoral Leadership • Worship Ministry

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BTS DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

Core (40 hours)

BTS’s Core degree program (Masters of Biblical Studies) is designed to serve as

a foundational study program that brings together a biblically based intersection

of Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Applied

Theology. It can be pursued individually, or as a springboard to larger degree

programs. It is perfect for the lay church leader.

Ministry (62 hours)

The Ministry program at BTS is an academic study program designed to give

students an opportunity to explore, learn, and to grow as a ministry professional.

The Ministry program is a full professional level graduate degree with

concentrations in Pastoral Leadership and Christian Education.

Worship

The mission of the Worship program is to equip worship leaders theologically

and technically to lead the church in robust reformed and trinitarian worship

that draws on the work of the Spirit, points to Jesus Christ, and glorifies God the

Father, while learning from and impacting historically diverse cultures.

Public Theology

The BTS Public Theology program is developed to provide an opportunity for

students to explore the interconnected branches of theological engagement in

the marketplace through the study of Apologetics, Missions, and Evangelism,

while striving to bring the mission of the church to bear on a lost and dying world.

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Biblical Counseling

The Biblical Counseling program is designed to produce graduates that are

faithful to a Biblical view of personhood and equipped to provide insight,

guidance, direction, and counsel to individuals struggling with significant issues

in their personal and relational lives.

Divinity

BTS Master of Divinity degree is designed to meet the requirements of the

Uniform Curriculum of the PCA with a full suite of classes in Biblical Theology,

Systematic Theology, Applied Theology, & Historical Theology. It prepares

individuals for service in full-time pastoral ministry.

Distance

BTS offers a variety of programs and distance delivery methods. We believe that

technology can enhance, carry, and empower learning when used correctly. We

offer programs that can be pursued individually or in the community.

While the heart of BTS is our Alabama residential programs, all of our degrees

are available via distance through correspondence, live video conference, and

directed study options. Our degree programs do not require residential visitation.

We also work closely with one of our principal ministry partners, Thirdmill

Ministries, to provide quality pre-recorded content for distance students in our

Core program.

BTS DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

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I am thankful for BTS because it allowed me to study for the ministry

without moving my family or going into debt. My service in the church

began on a solid theological foundation built up by professors that

cared for me personally. This is BTS.”

— Rick Hutchinson, M.Div. 2015

Pastor, Christ Community Church

Springville, AL

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BTS AND YOU

WHAT'S NEXT – REGISTER TODAY!

How can we help you fulfill your calling?

Counselors

You’ll get the best training available for church-based or independent biblical

counseling to help hurting people.

Leaders

We work with you to achieve your goals and help you to become an impact

leader in your church and community.

Pastors

Training leaders for the church—today and tomorrow—by remaining faithful to

God’s word.

There are several ways to get started at BTS!

Visit Us Online

www.bts.education

Email Us

btsadmin@briarwood.org

Contact Our Campus Coordinator

(205) 776-5650

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YOUR JOURNEY TO FULFILLING YOUR CALL

If you desire to fulfill God’s calling in your life with accessible and affordable

seminary options through a quality reformed theological education, you are

going to love BTS!

Your place to become

who God calls you to be.