NOBTS, Leavell College announce accelerated program for ministers

NOBTS, Leavell College announce accelerated program for ministers

A new program by New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and Leavell College will allow pastoral ministry students to earn both the bachelor of arts degree and the master of divinity degree in just five years. The Accelerated B.A.+ M.Div. program will shorten a pastoral ministry student’s time in school by two years. 

The goals of the five-year initiative are to limit the debt pastoral ministry students incur, reduce coursework redundancy, provide meaningful practical ministry experiences, and to see young students leave these programs with greater spiritual depth and the ability to minister well to people of all ages.

The program is designed for 18–21 year olds entering undergraduate studies who have experienced a call to pastoral ministry. Students will be mentored by a dedicated program coordinator and have the opportunity to participate in hands-on ministry experiences.

Additional information regarding the new program, include a web page, will be released following the NOBTS spring trustee meeting. (BP)