The Tomb
was empty.
your Mind
shouldn't be.

Empower your faith and learn to navigate cultural confusion with our integrated apologetics-focused Christian education and cutting-edge worldview and discipleship resources.

Where is God leading you?

“[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

Shape Your Ministry with Our Apologetics-Centered

Theological Education

In today’s post-Christian society, engaging deeply with the Gospel requires a well-rounded mastery of philosophy, theology, and apologetics. Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES) integrates these disciplines across all programs, setting us apart as your choice for theological education in a post-Christian world. Discover the SES difference and equip yourself for transformative ministry.

Discover the essential role philosophy plays in helping us think well about reality and how humans know things. Explore how ideas shape our beliefs, our theology, and our actions.

Delve into the connection between philosophy and theology, uncovering how a strong philosophical foundation enhances our understanding of God, Christian doctrine, and biblical teachings. Theology doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Learn how philosophy and theology equip us with the tools needed for effective apologetics, presenting a compelling case for the truth of Christianity through logical reasoning and evidence.

Discover how the integration of philosophy, theology, and apologetics aids in overcoming barriers to sharing the Gospel and nurturing strong, faithful disciples committed to the truth.

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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

Digital-First

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

Affordable

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

Accredited

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

Are you ready to move to the next level of gospel preparation?

3 Reasons You Should Consider a Seminary Education at SES

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 may also be applied to M.A. studies.

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.

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.

Certificate

Certificates

For-credit certificates are offered in a number of areas of concentration. You're enrolled in the same classes as degree students, earning the same credits that can be applied to a degree in the future.

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 may also be applied to M.A. studies.

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.

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 as well as practical resources.

Certificate

Certificates

For-credit certificates are offered in a number of areas of concentration. You're enrolled in the same classes as degree students, earning the same credits that can be applied to a degree in the future.

integrated thinking

Integrated Thinking

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

digital first

Digital-First

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

Affordable

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

accredited

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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"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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