Steadfast in the Truth

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Are you ready to transform your faith and unleash your purpose? In a post-Christian world, the ability to remain steadfast in the truth and penetrate the culture with the Gospel requires intentional preparation. Through integrated apologetics-focused Christian education, Southern Evangelical Seminary provides the necessary tools you need for effective evangelism and discipleship.

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Integrated Christian Education with an

Apologetics Focus

To effectively engage the culture with the Gospel, you will need a deeply integrated understanding of philosophy, theology, and apologetics. This integrated approach is the core of every SES program. Whether you’re seeking a degree or certificate in apologetics, philosophy, biblical studies, or something else, the foundation is the same. Good philosophy provides a solid foundation from which to do theology, and both provide necessary tools for sound apologetics. Together, all three disciplines aid in removing obstacles to the Gospel (evangelism) and in building mature disciples who live the Gospel (discipleship) and are steadfast in the truth. This integrated apologetics-focused approach is what you will receive in nearly every course at SES.

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Integrated Thinking

SES uniquely integrates classical apologetics, theology, and philosophy throughout each program to equip you to proclaim & defend the Gospel

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Digital-First

Our immersive digital campus offers robust online education with live-streaming, recordings, library access, and community

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Affordable

SES offers incredible value by providing first-class education and academic rigor with very low tuition and numerous financial aid/discount opportunities

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Accredited

SES is accredited by TRACS and offers academically challenging, yet practical, Christian education to equip you for any number of areas of ministry

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“[Apologetics] is opening the door, clearing the rubble, and getting rid of the hurdles so that people can come to Christ."

Dr. Norman Geisler, SES Co-Founder

Apologetics-Focused Academics

Featured Academic Programs

Apologetics-Focus Undergraduate

Undergraduate

SES offers a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies designed to prepare students for later graduate work in apologetics, philosophy, biblical studies, and more. Some hours can even be applied to M.A. studies.

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Apologetics-Focus Graduate

Graduate

In addition to apologetics degrees, several academically rigorous Masters degrees are available that provide students with integrated and in-depth studies that will prepare you for ministry or doctoral work.

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Seminary education that prepares you.

Doctoral

A Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics (D.Min.) as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy of Religion (Ph.D.) offer students opportunities to develop their own research and practical resources.

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We Also Offer For-Credit Certificates

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#GivingTuesday is the second biggest day of the year to financially support the organizations you truly care about, and thanks to your support last year, SES received a record-breaking number of Giving Tuesday donations! This year, SES is making pastors and the fight for truth the focus of Giving Tuesday. As of March 2022, the percentage of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year sits at 42 percent. Meanwhile, only 16 percent of Protestant senior pastors are 40 years old or younger. Pastors are burnt out. They are overwhelmed with the rapidly-shifting challenges to modern ministry. They feel alone in their stand for the truth. And worse, there are few leaders from the next generation to carry the torch forward. Do you want to help pastors remain steadfast in the truth in a darkening culture? This Giving Tuesday, with your partnership, SES is going to do just that! Pastors and teachers are put here to equip us for works of service (Eph. 4:11-12) and the Steadfast Leaders Network is here to support and equip these faithful leaders through grassroots connection, fellowship, and state-of-the-art training in apologetics and more. Generous partners have stepped forward to match your gift dollar for dollar up to $25,000! Double your gift and help us reach our goal of $50,000 for Giving Tuesday to encourage, connect, and equip pastors across the globe! Give your gift in honor of your pastor and include his name, church, mailing address, and e-mail address in the “additional comments” field and SES will send him a personal note letting him know of the gift made in his honor, letting him know how much he is valued, and include a personal invitation to the Steadfast Leaders Network! Give now 👉 https://ses.edu/steadfast-leaders/
Only 1 DAY Left to Double Your Gift! 📣 Give your gift in honor of your pastor and SES will send him a personal invitation to the Steadfast Leaders Network! #GivingTuesday is the second biggest day of the year to financially support the organizations you truly care about, and thanks to your support last year, SES received a record-breaking number of Giving Tuesday donations! This year, SES is making pastors and the fight for truth the focus of Giving Tuesday. As of March 2022, the percentage of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year sits at 42 percent. Meanwhile, only 16 percent of Protestant senior pastors are 40 years old or younger. Pastors are burnt out. They are overwhelmed with the rapidly-shifting challenges to modern ministry. They feel alone in their stand for the truth. And worse, there are few leaders from the next generation to carry the torch forward. Do you want to help pastors remain steadfast in the truth in a darkening culture? This Giving Tuesday, with your partnership, SES is going to do just that! Pastors and teachers are put here to equip us for works of service (Eph. 4:11-12) and the Steadfast Leaders Network is here to support and equip these faithful leaders through grassroots connection, fellowship, and state-of-the-art training in apologetics and more. Generous partners have stepped forward to match your gift dollar for dollar up to $25,000! Double your gift and help us reach our goal of $50,000 for Giving Tuesday to encourage, connect, and equip pastors across the globe! Give your gift in honor of your pastor and include his name, church, mailing address, and e-mail address in the “additional comments” field and SES will send him a personal note letting him know of the gift made in his honor, letting him know how much he is valued, and include a personal invitation to the Steadfast Leaders Network! Give now 👉 https://ses.edu/steadfast-leaders/ Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000! Please help us reach our goal of $50,000 by end of tomorrow to raise up a generation of strong shepherds steadfast in the truth!
Do you want to help pastors remain steadfast in the truth in a darkening culture? This Giving Tuesday, with your partnership, SES is going to do just that! As of March 2022, the percentage of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year sits at 42 percent. Imagine the effect on a lost, darkening world - and the church - if we lost 42% of our pastors to burn out. Over four in five pastors who haven’t considered quitting (83%) say they believe in the value of their ministry, but pastors who haven’t thought about leaving ministry indicate “the immense stress of the job” (34%), “current political divisions” (32%) and feeling “lonely and isolated” (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year. Only one in three pastors is considered “healthy” in terms of well-being, only 22% say they receive regular support, and current data indicates seven in ten pastors will not finish well in ministry. At SES, we know there is a better way. We are committed to standing with these critical leaders and making tangible differences in their ministries and well-being through the Steadfast Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network. By encouraging through connection, creating regional relationships, and equipping leaders for today’s challenges to faith and ministry, the Steadfast Leaders Network will have a game-changing effect on the modern day church and the next generation of leaders. Generous partners have stepped forward to match your gift dollar for dollar up to $25,000! Double your gift now and help us reach our goal of $50,000 for Giving Tuesday to encourage, connect, and equip pastors across the globe! This #GivingTuesday will you join hands with us to become a lifeline for struggling shepherds? Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar by generous partners! Use your Giving Tuesday gift to bring critical training and support to this generation of leaders! Give now https://ses.edu/steadfast-leaders/
Do you want to help pastors remain steadfast in the truth in a darkening culture? This Giving Tuesday, with your partnership, SES is going to do just that! As of March 2022, the percentage of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year sits at 42 percent. Imagine the effect on a lost, darkening world - and the church - if we lost 42% of our pastors to burn out. Over four in five pastors who haven’t considered quitting (83%) say they believe in the value of their ministry, but pastors who haven’t thought about leaving ministry indicate “the immense stress of the job” (34%), “current political divisions” (32%) and feeling “lonely and isolated” (18%) are factors that have negatively impacted their ability to lead at their church within the past year. Only one in three pastors is considered “healthy” in terms of well-being, only 22% say they receive regular support, and current data indicates seven in ten pastors will not finish well in ministry. At SES, we know there is a better way. We are committed to standing with these critical leaders and making tangible differences in their ministries and well-being through the Steadfast Leaders Peer-to-Peer Network. By encouraging through connection, creating regional relationships, and equipping leaders for today’s challenges to faith and ministry, the Steadfast Leaders Network will have a game-changing effect on the modern day church and the next generation of leaders. Generous partners have stepped forward to match your gift dollar for dollar up to $25,000! Double your gift now and help us reach our goal of $50,000 for Giving Tuesday to encourage, connect, and equip pastors across the globe! This #GivingTuesday will you join hands with us to become a lifeline for struggling shepherds? Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar by generous partners! Use your Giving Tuesday gift to bring critical training and support to this generation of leaders! Give now https://ses.edu/steadfast-leaders/
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"Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give me an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give me an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow on me also, O Lord my God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and faithfulness that may finally embrace you, through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Thomas Aquinas

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Frank Turek

I can’t recommend SES any more highly. … There’s no better place to come to get to know God and make Him known.

Frank Turek

SES Alum/Adjunct Professor, President of CrossExamined.org
J. Warner Wallace

SES provides a truly unique opportunity to examine the evidence for Christianity. It’s accessible, engaging, and relevant.

J. Warner Wallace

SES Adjunct Faculty, Cold-Case Detective, Sr. Fellow at the Colson Center
Alisa Childers

I can hardly find words to express how thankful I am for SES. … they literally shepherded me … through my faith reconstruction.

Alisa Childers

SES Student; Author; Former ZOEgirl
Cedric

My time at SES strengthened my faith. It gave me the why behind the what.

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SES Alum & Pastor
Kristen Davis

Thank you … for putting together a program that is both intellectually challenging and applicable in [today's] landscape.

Kristen Davis

SES Ph.D. Candidate, Founder of DoubtlessFaith.com
Joshua

The philosophy that undergirds SES truly stands out among seminaries.

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Erin Baumgaertel

"It's good if you attend a great school whose professors select quality readings, have good teaching, foster discussion, and give assignments that help you grow more in understanding than you ever would have on your own. This is true at SES. Every class and book have been worthwhile."

Erin Baumgaertel

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