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Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
MottoInformed Scholarship, Pastoral Heart.
TypePrivate seminary
Established1984; 40 years ago (1984)
AccreditationAssociation of Reformed Theological Seminaries
Religious affiliation
Mid-America Reformed Baptist Association of Churches
PresidentSam Waldron
Students150
Location
Owensboro
,
Kentucky
,
United States
CampusSuburban
Websitecbtseminary.edu

Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a reformed baptist seminary in Owensboro, Kentucky, on the premises of Grace Reformed Baptist Church and led by President Sam Waldron. CBTS trains men to lead churches domestically and internationally while adhering to the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.

History

The Seminary was originally founded in 1984 as the Midwest Center for Theological Studies by then pastor of Heritage Baptist Church Owensboro Ted Christman.[1][2] In 2005, Heritage Baptist hired its first faculty member, Sam Waldron, using one classroom at Heritage Christian School.[3] In August 2007 the seminary expanded temporarily to two rooms of a local law office, while the church made plans to build a $5.5 million, 38,000-square-foot addition to Heritage School.[4] At that time, thirty to thirty-five students were taught by three faculty, including Waldron, with three adjunct professors.[5]

In 2015 the board of directors adopted the name Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary "in order more clearly to indicate both the mission of the Seminary and its theological viewpoint".[6] The seminary gained accreditation through the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries to offer a Master of Divinity (M. Div), the standard theological degree, in 2019.[7]

Academics

The Seminary has increased its initial accredited offerings, from the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries.[8] to include a Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS), Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS), and a Masters of Reformed Baptist Studies (MARBS).[9]

Non-profit status

According to Charity Navigator, "Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 2020".[10]

References

  1. ^ "Heritage Baptist Church History". Heritage Baptist Church. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Pastor Ted Christman". Messenger-Inquirer. 2019-02-07. pp. B2. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  3. ^ "Reformed Baptists start local seminary". Messenger-Inquirer. 2005-08-14. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. ^ "Seminary to borrow space at law office". Messenger-Inquirer. 2007-08-12. p. 13. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  5. ^ "Space: Seminary's sponsor helps with cost (cont. from page 1C)". Messenger-Inquirer. 2007-08-12. p. 15. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  6. ^ "Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary Constitution & By-Laws" (PDF). CBTS. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  7. ^ "ARTS Partners". Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries". Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  9. ^ "CBTS Degree Programs". CBTS Degree Programs. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary | Charity Navigator Profile". www.charitynavigator.org. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
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