Study from where you live and serve

Courses at BSK are fully online and many are offered in the evenings.

Meeting just once per week, our work-friendly schedule helps students fit quality theological education into busy lives.

Discover why BSK is in the top 20 fastest growing theological schools in North America!

Oct 11 2024

BSK alumna leading Community Prayers

Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, October 16 at 10AM (Eastern Time) on Zoom. We're thrilled to have Rev. Amanda Smith leading us! Rev. Smith is a BSK...
Oct 09 2024

Alumni e-newsletter on its way with important info for BSK graduates

Click here to find out how to let us know if you didn’t receive the alumni e-newsletter.

Oct 02 2024

When Floodwaters Wash Away… a Pastoral Prayer

We find ourselves still flipping through our phones, still watching our screens, in disbelief at the destructive power of floodwater, hurricane devastation spread from...
Sep 27 2024

BSK student and NBCA leader to preach in chapel

Rev. Shelton Dixon will preach in BSK Chapel on Wednesday, October 2 at 10 AM, EST.

Sep 24 2024

Students represent BSK at denominational gatherings

BSK has students in 20+ states across the country.

Sep 19 2024

BSK sponsors Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists annual lecture

AWAB welcomed Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley as their 2024 guest lecturer.

Sep 16 2024

BSK Director of Institutional Design to lead Community Prayers

Join us virtually at 10 AM (Eastern Time) this Wednesday, September 18.

Sep 05 2024

Crescent Hill Baptist Church Becomes Louisville Hub for BSK

This “hub” for BSK in Louisville mirrors the Lexington, KY hub for BSK at Central Baptist Church.

Aug 30 2024

Baylor University’s Mandy McMichael to give opening convocation address

New students, faculty, and staff to the BSK community will be recognized in chapel.  

BSK isAffordable

BSK offers remarkably low tuition and strong financial aid.

Over 80% of our graduates emerge without any seminary debt.

Popular Areas of Study

Black Church Studies
Pastoral Care
Rural Ministry
Choose A Specialty
(MA)

Black Church Studies

Black church studies at BSK provides a multidisciplinary lens for understanding the centrality of the Black church experience in African American history, culture and community life. Supported by the work of the Institute for Black Church Studies, students can pursue a certificate, MA or MDiv with this emphasis. All students at BSK are required to take a course in Black Church Studies.

Pastoral Care

Chaplains and pastoral counselors provide critical ministry to persons through hospitals, prisons, churches, the military and counseling centers. Ministers also find expertise in pastoral care to benefit the quality of their ministry. BSK has designed a program that provides training in pastoral care and counseling within the context of Master of Divinity studies. This emphasis enables students to take strong steps toward licensure or certification. A certificate in Pastoral Care is also available.

Rural Ministry

The Rural Ministry Program provides advanced theological and ministry studies for men and women who are preparing for life and ministry in rural congregations and communities. Rural congregations can play significant roles in their settings, contributing to the strength of families, the development of leaders, and the wider vibrancy of rural communities. In collaboration with the Berry Center, BSK offers an M.Div. with a concentration in Rural Ministry, as well as a for-credit BSK certificate in Rural Ministry.

Choose A Specialty (MA)

The Master of Arts in Ministry Studies degree is designed for students to engage in theological reflection and study in a self-selected area of Christian ministry or theological studies. Students are not required to choose from this list and can propose their own, but the following are a few potential specializations: Black Church Studies, Pastoral Care of the Congregation, Rural Ministry and Community Leadership, Social Ministry in the Past and Present, Preaching and Teaching in Congregational Ministry and more.

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BSK is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

Partners

Our partners empower our ministry.

BSK is blessed with a growing collection of partner organizations who share our passion for quality, relevant theological education. These partners help resource, support and propel our ministry.

Meet Our Faculty

Study with faithful, committed scholars.

The faculty at BSK include a diverse community of scholars who love the church. Meet the people who journey with our students as they seek to be formed for ministry and leadership.

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