Preparing Pastors Who Can Preach | Beeson Divinity School

Baptists represent about 50% of our student body and alumni. Baptist students are attracted to Beeson Divinity School because as a student they will learn how to preach from renowned Baptist preacher Dr. Robert Smith Jr., benefit from pastoral and preaching resources provided by Beeson’s Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute and Thriving Pastors Initiative.

Preparing Pastors Who Can Preach

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My professors modeled a deep engagement with the riches of the biblical text in an interdenominational environment that opened my eyes to the breadth and beauty of the larger body of Christ. My experience, far from diluting my confessional and convictional Baptist heritage, actually enhanced and reinforced my commitment to Baptist distinctives. —Rev. Dr. David Eldridge (M.Div. 2004), senior pastor of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Birmingham

Why Beeson?

Baptists represent about 50% of our student body and alumni. Baptist students are attracted to Beeson Divinity School because as a student they will:

Learn how to preach from renowned Baptist preacher Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
Benefit from pastoral and preaching resources provided by Beeson’s Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute and Thriving Pastors Initiative.
Take church history and doctrine courses from Baptist faculty members Dr. Timothy George and Dr. Mark DeVine.
Study missions from former IMB missionary Dr. David Parks, director of Beeson’s Global Center.
Gain experience in cross-cultural ministry, which is required for every M.Div. student.
Be mentored by other Baptist faculty members: Dr. Ken Mathews, Dr. Stefana Dan Laing and Dr. Tom Fuller.
Apply what they learn in the classroom by interning at one of Birmingham’s many Baptist churches.

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