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History l Statement of Faith
l Distinctives l Advantages
l Campus Life l Location
l Academic Calendars
Purpose
The primary purpose of Temple Baptist Seminary as a
graduate school of theology is to equip men and women for dynamic leadership in local
Bible-believing churches and related field ministries. The Seminary strives to prepare
leaders who possess academic excellence beyond the university and Bible college level, and
ministerial balance between the intellectual, practical, and spiritual commitment to
Christ, His Word, and His service. Temple Baptist Seminary therefore maintains a
curriculum plan, a standard of character, and a ministry model that unite to accomplish
the school’s purpose.
The Desired
Character of Temple Baptist Seminary Graduates
As a theological training center, the qualities
necessary for church leadership outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 set the standard for
TBS faculty to communicate through example and precept. In addition to these Biblical
qualities, TBS seeks to develop men and women to be independent learners who read and
think. TBS graduates should be disciplined in their personal lives and self-motivated. The
Seminary strives to produce men and women who are both practical and flexible, with the
ability to transform classroom knowledge into people-related ministries.
The Local
Church Ministry Model of Temple Baptist Seminary
TBS training, by design, seeks to inculcate in its
seminarians a dynamic, balanced, New Testament model of local church ministry. TBS
students are taught to develop churches characterized by:
1. An adherence to the essential fundamental doctrines of
Scripture
2. An expositionally based pulpit ministry
3. An active ministry of evangelism in the local community
4. An equally strong ministry of biblical instruction for
all age levels
5. A strong family orientation
6. A fervent vision for world missions
7. A correct view of God and meaningful response in
corporate worship
8. A caring fellowship of believers
9. An optimum development and exercise of spiritual gifts
10. An active adherence to prayer
Objectives
The objectives of Temple Baptist Seminary express basic
goals which are designed to enable students to fulfill the vision of the Seminary.
These objectives are stated in student behavioral language and in terms that facilitate
assessment. They are design to be clear, observable, and measurable. Surveys
are conducted each year, and the results guide the institutional planning process.
1. Discipline in the development of Christian
maturity
a.) Each graduate will show commitment to
personal purity, family responsibility, and community awareness.
b.) Each graduate will demonstrate acknowledgment
of the importance of prayer, daily Scripture reading, and regular church attendance in
order to use his spiritual gifts to serve Christ.
2. Research in Biblical and theological truth
a.) Each graduate will demonstrate a basic
knowledge of the verbally inspired, inerrant Word of God, of fundamental doctrines, and of
a Biblical world view.
b.) Each graduate will demonstrate familiarity
with the principles of Biblical interpretation, Biblical integration, and
preaching/teaching.
3. Training in the skills for effective ministry
a.) Each graduate will show an understanding of
the Biblical leadership principles for the ministry.
b.) Each graduate will demonstrate a commitment
to participate in the ministries of the local church including evangelism and missions.
The Curriculum
Plan of Temple Baptist Seminary
1. A balanced core curriculum of required courses
2. A selection of several credit hours of elective courses
3. A supervised on-the-field internship program
4. An annual missionary and Bible conference
5. A regular program of weekly chapel services
6. A modular class program and distance education
courses utilizing outstanding residency professors and visiting lecturers
