Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

Austin, TX
501 E. 32nd St., Austin, TX 78705
512-472-4133

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest is a private seminary in Austin, Texas. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and the University of the South. The seminary offers Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Ministry degrees. It also offers a Diploma in Anglican Studies. The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest was founded in 1952 as the Austin School of Theology. The school was founded by the Rt. Rev. John E. Hines, Bishop of Texas, and the Rt. Rev. Robert L. Russell, Bishop of Atlanta. The school was originally affiliated with the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. In 1971, the school moved to its current location in Austin, Texas. In 1974, the school changed its name to the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest.

The seminary is located on a 40-acre campus in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin. The campus includes eight buildings, including the Hines-Russell Library, which houses a collection of more than 100,000 volumes.

The seminary offers a variety of degree programs. The Master of Divinity program is a three-year program that prepares students for ordination in the Episcopal Church. The Master of Arts program is a two-year program that offers concentrations in Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Church History, Pastoral Care, and Theology. The Doctor of Ministry program is a three-year program that offers concentrations in Church Growth and Evangelism, Congregational Leadership, and Spiritual Formation.

The seminary also offers a Diploma in Anglican Studies. The program is designed for lay people who want to deepen their understanding of the Anglican tradition.

The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 135

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://ssw.edu/

Financial Aid: https://ssw.edu/