Introduction to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Southern Baptists established the seminary in New Orleans in 1917 to train ministers and to reach the New Orleans area with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Originally located in the Garden District of New Orleans, it moved to 85 acres in the Gentilly area in 1953. Today it is one of the largest seminaries in the world and has nearly 4,000 students with almost 2300 people living on campus. Nearly half of the students attend classes in its 22 extension centers which are located in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Hurricane Katrina ravaged the school in 2005 but today thanks to the prayers, cooperation and work of Southern Baptists, NOBTS is fully restored, fully functional, and fully committed to being a light in the city of New Orleans. NOBTS is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, National Association of Schools of Music, and is authorized to operate in the State of Florida under Florida Statute 246.083.

Our Mission

The mission of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries.

Director

Robert Gilliland

Address

1836 Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514

Phone

(850) 475–1149

Email

NOBTS@olivebaptist.org

Seminary Website

www.nobts.edu

Program Description

Masters of Divinity in Biblical Studies (95 total credit hours)

Program Focus

To be a pastor, church staff member, or Christian educator, with focused preparation of over 30 hours in biblical exegesis.

Program Length

Approximately 3.5 years

On-Campus Requirements

30 hours: can be satisfied by workshops or any on-campus classes

Application Process

Application to become a student at NOBTS can be made at the NOBTS website or by calling the seminary at 504–282–4455 and requesting an application from the Registrar's Office.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution is required. There are other subsequent requirements that are explained during the application process.

Class Registration Process

Each student must first speak to an advisor, which can be done by calling the Registrar's Office. Then registration should be done on-line using the IQ Web process at the NOBTS website. Registration can be done in person the night of the first class, but is not recommended.

1st Day of Classes - Monday, August 18, 2008

New Student Orientation
Monday, August 11
6:30 pm
Room 5223

REGISTRATION FEE - $75 per student
TUITION - Southern Baptist ~ $170 per credit hour
Non-Southern Baptist ~$230 per credit hour
SATURDAY CLASSES - Southern Baptist ~ $185 per credit hour
Non-Southern Baptist ~$245 per credit hour

Graduate Schedule
Fall Semester 2008

Course Name	Day	Time	Course #	Hrs	Instructor
Introductory Greek Grammar (CIV)	Mon	8-11am	NTGK5300	3	N.O. Faculty Morris
Spiritual Formation 1	Mon	11am-12pm	DISC5170	1	TBA
Proclaiming the Bible	Mon	1-4pm	PREA5300	3	TBA
Intro. to the Phil of Religion (CIV)	Mon	5-8pm	PHIL5300	3	N.O. Faculty