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Arkansas Baptist State Convention dew_3388A major struggle facing every individual called of God to enter vocational ministry is preparation: how to acquire credible training for local church ministry.  Whether contemplating God's call to ministry or already filling a leadership role, you can pursue formal ministerial training without ever leaving Arkansas.

 

Consider these levels of ministry training available to you.

  • For individuals without a college degree who seek training in biblical or theological studies, Seminary Extension offers a variety of diploma programs. Courses may be completed at local seminary extension centers, through on-line classes, or by independent study. Seminary Extension centers operate in strategic locations across the state.

  • For those holding a bachelor’s degree, a partnership between ABSC and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary of Fort Worth, Texas, makes available in Little Rock fully-accredited Master’s level programs. 

  • Through ABSC's partnership with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary of New Orleans, Louisiana, seminary graduates have the option of attending  Doctor of Ministry seminars in Little Rock.