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Overview: Baptist Seminary



A Baptist Seminary Serving the Region

Sioux Falls Seminary, a North American Baptist Seminary, has been equipping servant leaders who engage the mission of Jesus Christ since 1858. The seminary was founded in Rochester, New York, and moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 1949.  In addition to its affiliation with the North American Baptist Conference, this Baptist seminary serves the educational needs of the many denominations in its region.

Strongly evangelical, Sioux Falls Seminary has been offering its students practical ministry experiences for years.  Students are placed in churches or other places of ministry where they are able to preach, teach, and lead worship or see clients through the seminary's Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic, all of which enhance classroom instruction.  Today, with its distance learning options, this baptist seminary is paving new roads in Contextual Learning by seeking to reach students who cannot relocate to Sioux Falls or commit to seminary full time.  Personalized learning options, flexible scheduling, online and hybrid courses, and more are offered to all students to help meet their needs.  

Due to its size and educational approach, Sioux Falls Seminary has much more to offer students than just degree programs—attending Sioux Falls Seminary is an experience.  Study at Sioux Falls Seminary, will not only equip you for ministry, but more so, transform you.  A strong sense of community and personal relationships with faculty are just a few of the benefits when you attend  Sioux Falls Seminary

Sioux Falls Seminary is also known for its creative, relational teaching in adult learning models. Flexibility within the degree programs allow a student to address his or her career goals. Sioux Falls Seminary is also noted for its strong placement record.

Denominational diversity within the student body fosters a broadening of thought and perspective  Although a Baptist seminary through affiliation, Sioux Falls Seminary has over 24 different denominations represented within its student body each year.  Classes allow for rich interaction between students and faculty.  In fact, students often say that learning in such a diverse environment often strengthens their own beliefs, values, and heritage.

Learn more about Sioux Falls Seminary, A North American Baptist Seminary, today by calling 800.440.6227 or e-mailing info@sfseminary.edu.