Shepherds Theological Seminary Inc

Programs: Shepherds theological seminary is an accredited graduate school providing quality academic and theological training for students desiring to serve in leadership roles at churches, non-profits, and other faith-based organizations. During the 2016-2017 academic year, sts was engaged in graduate education at three sites. At its cary, nc campus, sts provided a total of 60 courses ranging from 1 to 14 students enrolled. These courses include traditional academic courses on theology, history, philosophy, biblical languages, theses courses, practical ministry courses, individual internships, and independent study courses. The west institute of sts, a teaching site located in laramie wy, provided a total of 15 classroom courses ranging from 6 to 13 students enrolled. Additionally, the sts teaching site in bryan, tx, provided a total of 3 courses ranging from 1 to 6 students enrolled. In total, the following numbers of students participated in programs at sts: 87 graduate students (degree/credit seeking) and 48 non-degree-seeking/audit student. Sts delivered 1331 total credit hours of instruction, of which 78 credits were taught via distance education. Sts had 24 graduates in may 2017 who are participating in a variety of ministries, including the following: pastors, assistant pastors, church planters, missionaries, biblical counselors, lay-counselors, non-profit workers, and local-church volunteers. Similarly, sts' alumni serve in all areas of local church ministry, para-church ministries, foreign ministries, and doctoral programs and academic appointments.