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Why Austin Seminary?

Discover your purpose at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Whether pursuing an advanced degree to prepare for pastoral ministry or enhancing your role as a minister, teacher, or healer with practical theological learning, Austin Seminary offers a safe, loving, and creative space to answer God’s call.

If you feel called to serve the world through Christian ministry or service—to both lean into your faith and question your assumptions; to both connect with a vibrant community and find your unique place in it; to both channel your convictions and broaden your impact—follow that calling to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
 

A Home for Your Spiritual Calling

Whether you know exactly what you need from seminary or you’re looking for the space and a spark to clarify your calling, five master’s degrees offer flexible options to meet your needs. Our doctor of ministry degree program is designed to invigorate the vocation of seasoned pastors and chaplains.

Discovery Weekend

The best way to find out if Austin Seminary is right for you is to come for an in-person visit. Join us for a Discovery Weekend, held each fall and spring, for an opportunity to tour the campus, meet the faculty, visit with current students, and discover for yourself what makes us unique. While you're here, our staff will help you discern your call and make the choice that's best for you.

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What’s New?

Austin Seminary Receives Grant to Assemble a Postcolonial Trauma-Informed Hermeneutic for Interpreting the Book of Lamentations

Austin Seminary has received a grant to research how modern experiences of imperial violence can inform a deeper understanding of the empire-trauma nexus in Lamentations while also helping to reveal unseen strategies of trauma care for contemporary readers. 

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Austin Seminary Partners with Huston-Tillotson University to Offer Accelerated Pathway for Students Called to Ministry

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Huston-Tillotson University have partnered to offer students an opportunity to complete baccalaureate and master’s level degrees in six years. Upon completing the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Seminary and either a Bachelor of Science or Arts from Huston-Tillotson University.

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Austin Seminary Receives Grant to Renew Engagement with the Sacrament of Baptism

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is excited to announce that it has received a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant to help renew engagement with the sacrament of baptism in Protestant worshipping communities. The grant, through the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and funded through the Lily Endowment Inc., will allow the seminary to study Orthodox Christian baptismal practices and offer workshops, webinars, and other offerings. The Reverend Dr. Jennifer Lord, The Dorothy B. Vickery Professor of Homiletics and Liturgical Studies wrote the grant and will be charged with conducting the research and designing the educational programming.

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The Reverend Dr. Gregory L. Cuéllar is Inaugurated as Full Professor and Installed in the Ruth A. Campbell Chair of Biblical Studies

On February 26, 2025, the Reverend Dr. Gregory L. Cuéllar was inaugurated as full professor and installed in the Ruth A. Campbell Chair of Biblical Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Shelton Chapel.

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Austin Seminary and Schreiner University launch innovative MDiv/MBA dual degree program to prepare future faith-based leaders

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Schreiner University have partnered to offer a dual degree program blending theology and business education. Upon completing the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Seminary and a Master of Business Administration from Schreiner University.

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Children’s Sermons by Children Project, an initiative designed to provide congregations with the tools needed to empower children as active co-ministers within their community and the larger Church.

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Upcoming Opportunities 

Cultivating Ideas Faculty Webinar Series

On Thursdays this Spring, faculty will share ideas and insights they have been cultivating in teaching, writing, and ministry.
ONLINE

Click here for information and registration.

 

May 1 | Fall 2025 Deadline

The application deadline for our residential master’s programs is May 1, and you still have an opportunity to come check out our campus and all the amazing things we have to offer!

Just reach out to our Admissions team at admissions@austinseminary.edu or visit www.austinseminary.edu/admissions

 

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Join us in celebrating the graduating Class of 2025 through a Baccalaureate Service and Celebration of the Lord's Supper (5/17 at 4 p.m.) and Commencement (5/18 at 1 p.m.). Both services will be held at University Presbyterian Church and will be livestreamed as well.

Click here for service livestreams.