Special Programs

While the Academic Degree Programs of the Seminary are the cornerstone of who we are and what we do, a variety of exciting programs and opportunities are also available. Our Continuing Education Program offers more than 50 annual events, lectures, and concerts bringing more than 3,000 participants to campus each year. The Certificate in Spiritual Formation, presented through the Continuing Education Office, offers a community-grounded, structured study experience for those interested in deepening their own spiritual understandings and assisting others along their spiritual journey.

In addition to the graduate level courses offered by the Seminary's Metro-Urban Institute, MUI also offers a Certificate in Urban Ministry that enables religious leaders from urban settings to enhance their skills for ministry, regardless of prior education.

The Center for Business, Religion and Public Life provides a variety of symposia each year that allow persons from many professional backgrounds to reflect critically upon issues of faith and values.

The World Mission Initiative is a fellowship of pastors, missionaries, church leaders, seminary personnel, and students that meets regularly to nurture mission vision, vocations, and missionary congregations. The Summer Youth Institute provides an opportunity for high school students to experience theological education during this annual summer event. The James L. Kelso Bible Lands Museum provides a unique opportunity for students to study biblical archaeology. The Barbour Library is one of the country's top biblical libraries, houses a collection of more than 376,000 items.