The George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University creates a learning environment that shapes scholar-ministers for the Church in the historic orthodox Christian tradition. The Seminary does so in the larger context of a major national research university with a confession rooted in the historic Baptist tradition.

As evidence of the Seminary’s commitment to both its ecclesial and educative contexts, Truett Seminary creates an intentional learning environment that promotes formation, deepens knowledge and embraces praxis. These three areas--being, knowing, and doing--prove equally foundational and absolutely essential for holistic ministerial formation.

Graduates of the George W. Truett Theological Seminary should be:

• Persons with a developing sense of calling and a growing dedication to the mission of God in the world;
• Persons with a deepening commitment to the life of the church;
• Persons who are continually being formed as followers of Christ, committed to integrating the Christian practices into daily life (e.g., worship, prayers, study, service);
• Persons of high ethical standards regarding their relationship and responsibility to self, family, congregation, colleagues, community, and creation.

Graduates of the George W. Truett Theological Seminary should know:

• The narrative of Scripture including the contours of the biblical stories of Israel, Jesus Christ, and the church, as well as the central themes of creation, fall, redemption, mission, and recreation that shape the narrative;
• The Great Tradition (and traditions) of Christian thought;
• Baptist history and doctrine, while developing an appreciation for the wider ecumenical community;
• Appropriate means for articulating the Christian faith in light of the context in which she or he ministers.

Graduates of the George W. Truett Theological Seminary should be able to:

• Demonstrate competency in basic ministry skills;
• Interpret accurately the Christian Scriptures and apply them effectively to ministry tasks;
• Reflect critically and theologically upon the acts and experiences of Christian ministry;
• Lead others in spiritual formation and discipleship;
• Practice contextual evangelism;
• Participate effectively in God’s mission locally and globally;
• Exercise skillful care of people in the midst of crises, but more broadly, through all stages of life;
• Relate effectively and authentically as a human to humans in the common concerns of life;
• Demonstrate appropriate self-care.