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Heartland Seminary

Do you desire to sharpen your ministry skills at the graduate level?

Heartland Baptist Seminary offers an advanced, 42-hour Master of Ministry program designed to further the education and training of men called to serve the Lord in church leadership roles.

To accomplish this, the program consists of fourteen graduate courses organized into three major categories: Biblical Studies courses, Church Ministries courses, and Ministry Research courses.

Collectively, these courses provide students with advanced instruction in key ministry skills such as hermeneutics, homiletics, biblical counseling, the study of biblical languages, theological study, and philosophy of ministry. After completing their first semester, students select a ministry emphasis and participate in an internship directly related to that ministry emphasis. In the final year of the program, students learn the principles of conducting graduate-level research and use these principles to complete a practical ministry project.

Each course is designed to sharpen the student through graduate-level coursework and a practical ministry emphasis. Students in the seminary program also benefit from the low student-to-teacher ratio and the opportunities for focused, personal investment from the seminary faculty.

If you are interested in finding out more about our Master of Ministry program, please complete the information form to receive additional information about the program.

Seminary Curriculum Guide

FAQs

How many majors does Heartland offer?

Heartland offers 15 majors across 6 academic departments. The majors include 4-year programs in a variety of pastoral, missions, youth ministries, education, and music disciplines, as well as a 2-year Ministry Secretarial program and a 1-year Bible Certificate program. See the complete list of majors and the course catalog here .

Is Heartland a local church ministry?

Because Heartland is not organized as a ministry of one specific church, perhaps you’ve wondered:

• Is Heartland a local church ministry, or is it a parachurch organization?

• Can our church send students to Heartland when we believe ministry training is a local church responsibility?

• Why is Heartland not under the exclusive authority of Southwest Baptist Church?

These are reasonable questions that warrant clear answers. We are passionate about biblical church doctrine, which means we’re glad to explain how a high view of the local church can co-exist with fervent support for Heartland.

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How does Heartland's cost compare to other colleges?

The average price for a year of Bible college in 2024 across the nation was $15,145. Out of 15 Christian colleges, with prices ranging from $6,000 to $29,670 per year, Heartland ranks as one of the most affordable at $9,060.

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How does Heartland support students academically?

Heartland desires for all students to thrive academically and provides multiple layers of academic support. All students are assigned to an academic department through which the student’s department chair is available to answer program-related questions and to give academic counsel. The Academic Affairs Office monitors students’ academic progress and provides guidance for those who need additional support. Instructors view their teaching responsibilities as a ministry to students and are eager to offer personalized help. Tutors are also available for a variety of subjects.

All of these support layers (and more) reinforce our care for students.

What quality of education will I receive at Heartland?

Heartland’s administration and board of directors (comprised of 22 pastors) are dedicated to excellence in ministry training without the influence of any accreditation association led by theologians from other denominations. Because the college is not entangled in bureaucratic accreditation processes, Heartland’s resources can be focused on giving students a high-quality education that prepares them for real-life Christian service. This quality of education is rooted in instructors’ personal walk with God and extensive ministry experience, as well as the leadership’s high academic standards. Through purposefully designed curriculum—and enriching and practical instruction—students are challenged to devote their minds to Christ, which gives them grace to excel in the academic rigors they encounter.