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NEW! Messenger—Winter 2022

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Mid-America’s Biblical Counseling Programs

Committed to the Sufficiency of Scripture. Led by Those Who Wrote the Book on Biblical Counseling.

Seven options—from certificate to PhD

Experience the Mid-America Difference

Our Christian worldview is the foundation for all that we do.

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Explore our accredited master’s and doctoral programs.

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Pursue God’s call as a part of our Seminary community.

Equipping Biblical Leaders to Light the Way

REFLECTING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST. Mid-America is preparing the next generation of church leaders to take the Good News into the world. Standing on the inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture, you’ll be ready to shine His light with good works that glorify our Father in heaven. As a living testimony of God’s love for His people, you’ll light the way.

About MABTS

Missions

We’re known for producing missions-minded students who preach, teach, and reach the world for Christ.

Evangelism

We desire to change the world for Jesus’ sake by sharing the Good News throughout our city and our world.

Leadership

We are committed to equipping Biblical leaders who reflect the light of God’s Word.

Bible

We champion the sufficiency of Scripture and teach every subject through the lens of a Christian worldview.

Discipleship

We seek to be like Christ and follow Him.

Service

We are the hands and feet of Jesus Christ as we follow His example to reach and serve others.

Community

We are a family of forever friends, fellowshipping in the common bond of Christ and His Gospel.

ENGAGED IN OUR CITY: Seminary students and faculty serve in a variety of settings around Memphis.

AFFORDABLE & EXCELLENT: Mid-America offers an affordable, quality seminary education online or residentially.

ACTIVE IN MINISTRY: 90% of our alumni are still active in ministry. Come join them.

Experience the Mid-America Difference

The relational, hands-on experience at Mid-America makes a difference for the future of our graduates. Here is just a glimpse of what you’ll find here.

Practical Missions: Students engage in regular evangelism through our Witness One:Seven program.
Engaged Faculty: Our expert faculty know students personally, working alongside them as co-laborers for Christ.
Affordable Tuition: Our unique financial aid model ensures that financial debt will never hold you back from pursuing a call to ministry. In fact, 100% of our students avoid federal student loan debt.

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“MABTS is committed to sharing Jesus, strengthening believers both locally and internationally. I have enjoyed my studies, and the examples of professors committed to the Great Commission are inspiring.”

Isaias Uaene, PhD candidate

“I chose Mid-America because it has a great staff and a passion for missions and seeing people come to know Jesus! ”

Jacob Simmons, Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry

“I chose Mid-America because I’d heard great things about the Seminary and staff. I felt led to attend to learn more about the Bible and to become more equipped for ministry.”

Laveil Rucker, Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry

Degree Options

Master’s Programs

Our MDIV and Master of Arts programs allow you to customize your degree with one of several tracks.

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Doctoral Programs

Interested in earning an advanced professional degree in ministry? Explore our Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Ministry degree programs.

Online Programs

With our master’s programs, you can take one course or the entire program fully online. Connect with accredited, world-class education anytime, anywhere.

The College at Mid-America

Our College provides an affordable opportunity to earn a fully accredited associate or bachelor’s degree.

College Programs

All degree programs are available online.

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Featured News

Mid-America Seminary Named National Training Center for Biblical Counseling
Furthering its position as one of the nation’s premier institutions for equipping biblical counselors, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary has been selected as an official Certified Training Center for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Distinguished Preaching Professor Joins Faculty of Mid-America Seminary and College
Strengthening a 50-year tradition of equipping biblical preachers and leaders, Dr. David L. Allen has joined the faculty of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and The College at Mid-America in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Allen will serve as Mid-America’s Distinguished Visiting Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching.
Founders’ Days 2022, August 16–18
Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 11:00 a.m. FOR A HALF CENTURY, Mid-America has been lighting the way by equipping biblical leaders to take the Gospel to all the world for Jesus’ sake. Now, it’s time to celebrate our legacy and to anticipate the bright future God has […]