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Executive Director of the Aspire MovementExecutive Pastor, Tapestry ChurchBirmingham, AL Jason Williams, M.Div. 2012, D. Min. Pastoral Leadership Cand. 2024pictured, Dr. Thad James, VP of BTS“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 flexible education BTS provides.”

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At BTS, you will receive the best training to be engaged in ministry. While most seminaries are expensive and require major life changes, BTS provides quality, reformed seminary education that is 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 affordable, flexible, quality, reformed seminary education. Step inside the following pages to help start your journey to tomorrow.BTS & YOUHERE IS HOW IT WORKS1. Check out the degrees offered2. Register for Class3. Apply to a Degree ProgramWe have been offering flexible reformed education for almost 50 years. The learning process is streamlined so that you can learn in the academy and lead in ministry today. Start your journey so you can stop waiting and start learning. Executive Director of the Aspire MovementExecutive Pastor, Tapestry ChurchBirmingham, AL Jason Williams, M.Div. 2012, D. Min. Pastoral Leadership Cand. 2024pictured, Dr. John Haines, VP of BTS

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WHO IS BTS?THE BTS MISSIONBTS strives to be the number one seminary for faithful and accessible theological education that extends to learners in diverse environments to serve the local church with kingdom impact.REFORMED.AFFORDABLE.HISTORIC.QUALITY.BTS is a multi-denominational seminary that holds to the gospel of Jesus Christ, revealed to us through scripture alone.BTS was founded in 1972 by Briarwood Presbyterian Church and Edgewood Presbyterian Church, offering classes to pastors and ministry leaders in Birmingham, Alabama.At $100 per credit hour (graduate), we make seminary possible for all.BTS meets learners at the junction of their current education and the task of graduate education. We have programs for multiple types of learners, but all programs are challenging.pictured, Dr. Harry Reeder, Faculty

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BTS strives to be the number one seminary for faithful and accessible theological education that extends to learners in diverse environments to serve the local church with kingdom impact.“Carl DeyArmin, D. Min. Biblical Counseling Cand. 2025Missionary Pastor, Village MissionsMachias Community ChurchSnohomish, WA12345The 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!”

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For me, working on my Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling through Birmingham Theological Seminary fits 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!”5 TIERED DEGREE CLASSIFICATION12345CERTIFICATES & ADVANCED CERTIFICATES- Leadership- Teaching- Worship Ministry- Missions/Evangelism- Apologetics- Biblical Counseling- Biblical Studies- Biblical LanguagesLEARNING CERTIFICATES ADVANCED CERTIFICATES(4 CLASSES/8 HOURS)(15 CLASSES/30 HOURS)MASTERS (40 hours)- Masters of Biblical Studies- Masters of WorshipENRICHMENT MASTERS DEGREES (CORE)designed for volunteer based professionalsMASTERS (60+ Hours)- Biblical Counseling- Christian Education- Pastoral Leadership- Public Theology- Worship MinistryPROFESSIONAL MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMSMASTER OF ARTS IN:M. DIVINITY (100+ Hours)- Specializations in: Apologetics, Biblical Counseling, Church Planting and Revitalization, Biblical LanguagesORDINATION BASED DEGREE PROGRAMORDAINABLE VERSIOND. MIN (Doctoral)- Biblical Counseling- Pastoral Leadership4 YEAR, COHORT BASED PROGRAM- Apologetics- Church Multiplication and Vitality#StartWithBTS www.bts.education (205) 776-5650

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5BTS DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMSCORE (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.BIBLICAL LANGUAGES The BTS program in Biblical Languages is designed to innovate and challenge students in their study of the original languages of the Bible. In addition to Greek and Hebrew, students in the languages’ certificate programs or concentrations also learn Latin, Aramaic, and choose between theological German or French. All BTS language classes are available online and we welcome advanced language students as well as lay leaders. The goal of our language program is to grow our love and our trust in God's revealed word. PUBLIC THEOLOGYThe 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.www.bts.education (205) 776-5650The 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!”

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5#StartWithBTS www.bts.education (205) 776-5650(205) 776-5650BTS DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMSBIBLICAL COUNSELINGThe Biblical Counseling program at BTS is taught from a biblical theological framework and believes in the sufficiency of Scripture for addressing the problems of the human condition, specifically in relationship to heart issues. We seek to develop graduates who are experts in counseling ministry, empathetic shepherds who stand on firm theological footing, and those who are committed to the shepherding ministry of the local church.DIVINITYBTS Master of Divinity degree is designed to meet the require-ments of the Uniform Curriculum of the PCA with a full suite of classes in Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Applied Theology, & Historical Theology. It primarily prepares individuals for service in full-time pastoral ministry.DISTANCEBTS offers a variety of programs and distance deliver methods. We believe that technology can enhance, carry, and empower learning when used responsibly. 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 generally require residential visitation, except in specific cases. 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 is one seminary with one campus that meets in multiple learning centers through Alabama and in our digital learning center. All learning centers or church-based cohorts are under the direction and administration of BTS's central campus in Birmingham, Alabama.www.bts.education (205) 776-5650

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Rick Hutchinson, M. Div. 2015Pastor, Christ Community ChurchSpringville, ALpictured, Rev. Mitch Haubert, BTS Prison Initiative Coordinator, with inmate graduateI 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.”“

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BTS AND YOUCOUNSELORS.As a student with BTS, you will get the best training available for church-based or indepen-dent biblical counseling to help hurting peopleLEADERS.We work with you to achieve your goals and help you to become an impact leader in your church and communityPASTORS.Training leaders for the church—today and tomorrow—by remaining faithful to God’s wordGET STARTED TODAYVISIT US ONLINE.www.bts.educationCONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST(205) 776-5650EMAIL US.admissions@bts.educationFIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM.Search for “Birmingham Theological Seminary”

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