Fridays at Southern

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM until 2:45 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
2825 Lexington Rd
Louisville, KY 40206
United States

11:45 a.m. - Admissions and Financial Aid Session

12:15 p.m. - Lunch On-Campus

1:00 p.m. - Campus Tour

2:00 p.m. - Next Steps with Admissions Counselor

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According to your Date of Birth you do not qualify for SBTS Campus Visits. However we invite you to consider a visit to Boyce College - click here to learn more. Please email campusvisit@sbts.edu with any questions or extenuating circumstances.

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Space remaining: 40

Complimentary hotel lodging & airport transportation unavailable for this day's visit

Contact and Biographical Information

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This email will be used as the primary method of communication regarding details of your visit, please be sure to check it often. We recommend NOT using a school related email address. Please add the domain '@sbts.edu' to your safe sender list.

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Due to the difficulty of obtaining a visitor's visa, please contact our office to confirm you have applied for a B1/B2 visitor's visa or that you are already in the United States. You will not be able to register for a Campus Visit until you have contacted us.

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Have you ever been a student before at Southern Seminary or Boyce College?

Fall Festival visit day is limited to prospective students who have never before taken classes at Southern Seminary. You are encouraged to explore our other visit opportunities.

Are you considering relocating to Louisville for classes?

Yes

To best steward Seminary resources, complimentary hotel lodging is limited to prospective students of Southern Seminary or current online students considering relocating for main campus studies. Based on your responses you are not eligible for admissions-provided complimentary lodging.

What is the highest level of education you will have completed by the time you start classes at SBTS?

Due to your age and educational history, you would not qualify to attend a SBTS Campus Visit at this time. All of our programs require a bachelor's degree. We encourage you to consider a visit to Boyce College.

If you believe you are receiving this message in error, please contact our office.

What degree level are you interested in?*

All SBTS doctoral programs require masters-level credit in divinity. Click here to view doctoral requirements.

If you will not have either a Master of Arts or Master of Divinity (or equivalent) by the time you begin courses at SBTS, please select a degree level of interest of "Masters."

Boyce College visits are scheduled separately. Please visit www.boycecollege.com/visit.

Masters Program of Interest*

Because the Hispanic program is only available online, we are unable to host you for a campus visit. Please contact us at hispanos@sbts.edu and we would be happy to organize individual appointments or Zoom meetings with relevant offices.

Debido a que este programa solo está disponible en línea, no podemos recibirlo para una visita al campus. Contáctenos en hispanos@sbts.edu y estaremos encantados de organizar citas individuales o reuniones de Zoom con las oficinas correspondientes.

Area of Interest

Because this program is only available online, we are unable to host you for a campus visit. Please contact us at admissions@sbts.edu and we would be happy to organize individual appointments or Zoom meetings with relevant offices.

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Visit Information

How many guests will be attending the visit with you?*

Enter the names & relationships of those joining you for the visit.*

If any guests would like to be CC'd on pre-visit communication, enter their emails below (comma separated):

Lodging and Transportation

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SBTS will book your hotel stay and cover 2 nights of lodging. The additional night(s) will be charged to your credit card.

SBTS is pleased to provide complimentary lodging to qualified prospective students for their campus visit. Please note the following in order to qualify for complimentary lodging:

Prospective students must attend all scheduled visit activities.
Lodging will be provided for the prospective student and immediate family members only.
- Immediate family includes spouse, parents, step-parents, children or dependents, siblings.
- If engaged, a separate complimentary room will be provided for fiancée/fiancé.
Admissions guests are expected to comply with the Seminary Code of Conduct.
Lodging is only offered to students who would otherwise qualify for admission.
For questions or exception requests, please contact us at campusvisit@sbts.edu.

Do you require airport transportation?*

Have you booked flights?

Yes

Please provide your flight information at least two weeks prior to your visit date in order to ensure that airport transfers can be provided. Information can be emailed to campusvisit@sbts.edu.

Flight information is required before you can register for this event. Please enter flight information below. If you have not booked flights, please return to register when your booking is complete.

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Is your flight arrival and/or departure on different dates than your requested lodging dates?

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Please list your arrival and / or departure date for your flights.
Please select the nights you will need lodging on the 'Arrival Date' and 'Departure Date' calendars above.

Would you like to add any additional agenda items?

Attend a Class

Attend Chapel Service or Student Life Event

On-Campus Housing appointment

Meet with Faculty in my Degree Program

Meet with a Transfer Credit Advisor

Meet with the Disability Advisor

Visit the Seminary Wives Institute (spouses or fiancées only) - Thursday evening

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Class Visits

Unfortunately there are no available classes on Friday, October 31.

Please select the class(es) that you would like to attend during your visit.
Please only select one class per start time. Class availability is subject to change. Class visits are limited to prospective students only. Reference class end times here.

Class Start and End Times for October 31, 2025

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Would you like to attend any classes the day before or after your visit date?

Yes

Classes available on Thursday, October 30: (Reference class end times here.)

Class Start and End Times for October 30, 2025

Biblical Hermeneutics with Dr. Javis Williams: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Preaching Practicum with Dr. Michael Pohlman (Male Students Only): 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Marriage & Family Counseling with Dr. Robert Jones: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Issues in Biblical & Systematic Theology with Dr. Stephen Wellum: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Intro to Old Testament, II with Dr. Hamilton: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Beginning Hebrew with Dr. Terry Betts: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Systematic Theology III with Dr. Kyle Claunch: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Pastoral Ministry with Dr. York (Male Students Only): 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Introduction to Missiology with Dr. Paul Akin: 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Beginning Greek with Dr. Robert Plummer (Greek Experience Suggested): 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Christian Apologetics with Dr. Timothy Jones: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Personal Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Joseph Harrod: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Intro to New Testament, I with Dr. Jonathan Pennington: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament with Dr. James Hamilton: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Systematic Theology I with Dr. Bruce Ware: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Survey of Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew Walker: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
History of Interpretation of the Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington (Doctoral students only): 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Intro to Church History, II with Dr. Gregory Wills: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Personal Evangelism & Devotion with Dr. Timothy Beougher: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
The Care of Souls in the Congregation with Dr. Colin McCulloch: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Studies in Hermeneutics with Dr. Vickers: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Christian Preaching with Dr. Hershael York (Male Students Only): 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Intro To Old Testament, I with Dr. Kaspars Ozolins: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Systematic Theology II with Dr. Bruce Ware: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
The Church, World, & Politics with Dr. Andrew Walker: 1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Principles & Practice of Missions with Dr. James McKinley: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Christian Philosophy: Worldview Analysis with Dr. Timothy Jones: 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Systematic Theology III with Dr. Gregg Allison: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Beginning Hebrew with Dr. Duane Garrett: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Intro to New Testament, II with Dr. Jarvis Williams: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
The Doctrine of Salvation with Dr. Kyle Claunch: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Texts of Islam with Dr. Ayman Ibrahim: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Christian Teaching with Dr. John Trentham: 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Classes available on Thursday, October 30: (Reference class end times here.)

Class Start and End Times for October 30, 2025

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Beginning Hebrew with Dr. Terry BettsFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Biblical Hermeneutics with Dr. Javis WilliamsFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Intro to Old Testament, II with Dr. HamiltonFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Introduction to Missiology with Dr. Paul AkinFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Issues in Biblical & Systematic Theology with Dr. Stephen WellumFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Marriage & Family Counseling with Dr. Robert JonesFull

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Pastoral Ministry with Dr. York (Male Students Only)Full

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Preaching Practicum with Dr. Michael Pohlman (Male Students Only)Full

Thursday, October 30 at 08:30 AM - Systematic Theology III with Dr. Kyle ClaunchFull

Thursday, October 30 at 09:00 AM - Beginning Greek with Dr. Robert Plummer (Greek Experience Suggested)Full

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Christian Apologetics with Dr. Timothy JonesFull

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Intro to New Testament, I with Dr. Jonathan PenningtonFull

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Personal Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Joseph HarrodFull

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Survey of Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew WalkerFull

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Systematic Theology I with Dr. Bruce WareFull

Thursday, October 30 at 11:30 AM - Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament with Dr. James HamiltonFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Christian Preaching with Dr. Hershael York (Male Students Only)Full

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - History of Interpretation of the Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington (Doctoral students only)Full

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Intro to Church History, II with Dr. Gregory WillsFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Intro To Old Testament, I with Dr. Kaspars OzolinsFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Personal Evangelism & Devotion with Dr. Timothy BeougherFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Principles & Practice of Missions with Dr. James McKinleyFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Studies in Hermeneutics with Dr. VickersFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - Systematic Theology II with Dr. Bruce WareFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - The Care of Souls in the Congregation with Dr. Colin McCullochFull

Thursday, October 30 at 01:15 PM - The Church, World, & Politics with Dr. Andrew WalkerFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Beginning Hebrew with Dr. Duane GarrettFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Christian Philosophy: Worldview Analysis with Dr. Timothy JonesFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Christian Teaching with Dr. John TrenthamFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Intro to New Testament, II with Dr. Jarvis WilliamsFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Systematic Theology III with Dr. Gregg AllisonFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - Texts of Islam with Dr. Ayman IbrahimFull

Thursday, October 30 at 02:45 PM - The Doctrine of Salvation with Dr. Kyle ClaunchFull

Classes available on Saturday, November 1: (Reference class end times here.)

Class Start and End Times for November 1, 2025

Classes available on Saturday, November 1: (Reference class end times here.)

Class Start and End Times for November 1, 2025

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Chapel and Student Life Events

Unfortunately there are no events scheduled for Friday, October 31.

Select the event you plan to attend on the day of your visit.

There are no event options available on your chosen visit date.

Would you like to attend any student life events the day before or after your visit date?

Yes

Events available on Thursday, October 30:

Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 AM - Chapel Service at Alumni ChapelFull

Events available on Saturday, November 1:

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On-campus family housing is limited to a maximum of 5 residents due to space restraints. Pets are not allowed in any on-campus housing.

Please note that faculty interaction is severely limited during class breaks. We cannot guarantee a meeting during this time but will do our best to fulfill your request.

Please list the institution and amount of credit hours you expect to transfer.
If you haven't already submitted your transcripts to our school, then please email us a copy at campusvisit@sbts.edu or bring a copy to better inform your advisor. You can also check our transfer credit database here.

SWI Information

Seminary Wives Institute courses take place Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm on our campus, and are open to spouses or fiancées of SBTS campus visitors.

One of our staff members will reach out to your spouse/fiancée regarding their class options, along with additional information on where to meet.

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Additional Appointments

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Final Details

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Additional comments or concerns:

If you are traveling more than 80 miles to Louisville, your visit to campus may qualify for travel reimbursement of up to $100. Would you like to learn more?

Yes, and I am traveling more than 80 miles (one way) for my campus visit

No - or - I am traveling less than 80 miles (one way) for my campus visit

Reimbursement Qualifications:
Travel reimbursement is offered to prospective students who meet the criteria posted on this webpage. Criteria includes (but is not limited to):

Prospects must be traveling at least 80 miles (one way) or more from campus
Only gas and airfare are eligible for reimbursement
- If driving limit of $100 per vehicle
  - Reimbursement is only provided for legs of travel to/from the campus visit
- If flying limit of $100 per prospective student (family/guests not included)
Must indicate interest in relocating to Louisville for courses
Prospects of online-only programs, non-degree programs, conference courses, or certificate programs are ineligible
Must attend all scheduled sessions of the visit
Must be a your first official visit of any kind to campus (“official” defined as a scheduled visit through the Office of Admissions)
Reimbursement is not available for visits within 3 days of graduation, orientation, entrance exams, conferences, or other on-campus events not hosted by Admissions
Itemized receipts that show payment made will be required to be submitted for reimbursement only after the student has visited campus

If you desire up to $100 in travel reimbursement for your visit to campus, please answer the following questions:

I have read the qualifications linked above and believe I DO qualify for reimbursement

I have read the qualifications linked above and DO NOT qualify for reimbursement

Do you actively and consistently attend a local church in your area?

Yes

If you attend SBTS, do you plan to relocate to Louisville for your studies?

Yes

Based on your answers, you may qualify for up to $100 in travel reimbursement. You will receive follow-up from campusvisit@sbts.edu within 3 business days of registration for your visit regarding your eligibility and further instructions.

Based on your answers, you do not qualify for travel reimbursement. However, we look forward to hosting you for your visit!

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