The Bible Seminary

What The Bible Seminary does

The Bible Seminary (TBS) is a private Christian theological seminary headquartered in Katy, Texas, founded in 2010 to deliver graduate-level biblical education "without gaps" by requiring comprehensive coverage of all 66 books of the Bible across every degree program. The institution serves vocational and volunteer ministry leaders, career-changers with prior college credit, lifelong learners, and clergy seeking continuing education, operating through in-person instruction at its Katy campus, live online synchronous sessions, asynchronous distance education reaching a global audience, and on-location courses in Israel and other biblical sites.

TBS offers a portfolio of graduate degrees (Master of Divinity at 84 credit hours over three years; Master of Arts specializations in Biblical Studies, Biblical History and Archaeology, Biblical Languages and Culture, and Church History and Theology at 60 credit hours), a Dual Degree Completion program combining a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an MA or MDiv, a Certificate of Theological Studies, and low-friction Audit ($450/course) and Surveyor ($99/course) options. Supporting products include the Archaeological Studies Institute (ASI), which leads excavations at Ancient Shiloh in partnership with Associates for Biblical Research and a consortium of five universities, the 3J Museum housing approximately 200 artifacts, the Sentinel Magazine, a podcast, and the Nehemiah Press publishing imprint.

The business model is tuition-and-donation based: primary revenue derives from per-credit-hour tuition ($450) with semester and course fees, supplemented by donations to multiple scholarship funds, bookstore sales of faculty publications, and fees from seminars and on-location programs. The seminary deliberately avoids federal student loan programs and guarantees that 100% of students graduate debt-free. Distribution is multi-channel (Populi-managed application portal, six social media platforms, blog, podcast, monthly newsletter, in-person and online seminars), and the institution is recruiting 1,000 donors for a future campus buildout under its "Call to Adventure Campaign."

Name

The Bible Seminary

Legal name

The Bible Seminary

Website

https://thebibleseminary.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bible Seminary is a private Christian seminary in Katy, Texas offering graduate theological degrees, certificates, audit, and Surveyor courses covering all 66 books of the Bible in person and online, serving ministry leaders, career-changers, and lifelong learners with a 100% debt-free guarantee.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary degree programs
• Biblical studies
• Ministry leadership training
• Distance education

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy, TX

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from student tuition and fees. Graduate programs charge $450 per credit hour for for-credit courses and $450 per course for audit options. Additional fees include per semester charges of $210 and per course fees of $60. Surveyor option provides $99 per course access.
2. Donations and Scholarships: The seminary receives donations from individuals and organizations. Donors contribute to the general scholarship fund, the Great Commission Scholarship Fund (GCSF), Student Technology Scholarships, and other designated funds. Educational funding derives from student tuition and fees, scholarships, and donations.
3. Bookstore Sales: TBS operates a bookstore selling publications authored by faculty and the seminary, including books on biblical studies, archaeology, theology, and ministry leadership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

The Bible Seminary is a private Christian seminary offering graduate-level theological education with comprehensive coverage of all 66 books of the Bible. Core offerings include a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts programs in Biblical Studies, Church History & Theology, Biblical Languages & Culture, and Biblical History & Archaeology, a Dual Degree Completion program, and a Certificate of Theological Studies (CTS). Programs are delivered in-person at the Katy, Texas campus and via live online, asynchronous, and hybrid distance-education formats, with on-location courses in Israel for archaeology students.

Product overview

The Bible Seminary is a Christian seminary offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and programs focused on biblical education and ministry leadership training. The core offerings include graduate degree programs (Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in various specializations including Biblical Studies, Biblical History & Archaeology, Biblical Languages & Culture, and Church History & Theology), a Dual Degree Completion Program for combined BA/MA or BA/MDiv degrees, and a Certificate of Theological Studies. Non-degree options include Audit and Surveyor programs, while supplementary offerings include Seminars, the Archaeological Studies Institute (ASI) with study tours, the 3J Museum, Sentinel Magazine, The Bible Seminary Podcast, Nehemiah Press publishing, Just Show Up Book Club, and Public Reading of Scripture initiatives. The institution also supports the Shiloh Network News for archaeological discoveries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) An 84-credit hour graduate program that integrates in-depth study of all 66 books of the Bible with historical, theological, and practical disciplines to develop professional ministry skills, typically completed over three years.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Studies A graduate degree program providing strategic and comprehensive study of all 66 books of the Bible alongside historical, theological, and practical knowledge for professional ministry leadership.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Church History and Theology A graduate program enabling students to study all 66 books of the Bible while gaining historical, theological, and practical knowledge, with experiential exploration of church history and theology for ministry leadership.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Languages and Culture A graduate program offering comprehensive study of all 66 books of the Bible with in-depth knowledge of biblical languages and culture for professional ministry leadership.
• Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical History and Archaeology A 60-credit hour graduate program enabling students to study under recognized leaders in archaeology, comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible, and explore archaeological history, theories, and methodologies, with on-location instruction in Israel.
• Dual Degree Completion (DDC) Program An accelerated program allowing students with an Associate's degree, college credit, or qualifying life experience to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies combined with either a Master of Arts or Master of Divinity degree, totaling 138-174 credit hours.
• Certificate of Theological Studies (CTS) A 9-course, 27-credit hour non-degree program offering graduate-level theological education for anyone serving or wanting to serve in biblically-based, Christ-centered ministry leadership, with 7 core courses and 2 electives.
• Audit a Course A non-degree enrollment option that allows participants to attend classes in-person, live online, asynchronously, or hybrid for $450 per course, with the option to complete assignments for credit or take classes purely for personal enrichment.
• Surveyor Option A low-cost option allowing participants to attend all class sessions for $99 per course with no requirements, no Populi access, and no credit, designed for listening and learning purposes only.
• Seminars Special-topic classes or lectures taught by distinguished faculty and guest speakers focusing on areas such as archaeology, ancient literature, practical discipleship, and Christian leadership, offered on-campus and off-campus for businesses, churches, and groups at $69-$89 per person.
• Archaeological Studies Institute (ASI) An institute supervising archaeological excavations, research, and study associated with TBS, leading the Associates for Biblical Research consortium at Ancient Shiloh and offering study tours to the Holy Land.
• 3J Museum (Joshua, Judges, and Jesus) A museum presenting nearly 200 artifacts (over 90% authentic) from biblical history, with the core exhibit deriving from Khirbet el-Maqatir, located ten miles north of Jerusalem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students graduate debt free
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colson FellowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS partners with Colson Fellows to offer credit to those who have completed the Colson Fellows in Training program. Colson Fellows may transfer 6 credit hours into the Certificate of Theological Studies program or any graduate degree program at TBS. The program involves a rigorous 10-month course of study with daily curriculum, 12-14 books, and monthly webinars with leading Christian thinkers.
• Orange School of MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS partners with Orange School of Ministry, an educational initiative of Community Church of Orange, TX. Graduates of Orange School of Ministry earn 6 elective credit hours toward any Certificate or degree program at The Bible Seminary.
• Public Reading of Scripture (PRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS is proud to offer top-tier theological education with strong partnerships including Public Reading of Scripture. PRS is a biblical practice where groups read and listen to the Bible together, focusing on community-driven learning.
• Just Show Up (JSU) Book ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJSU Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather weekly to read, listen, and discuss great books together. TBS hosts this community initiative starting October 2025 with the book 'Super Natural' by Michael S. Heiser.
• Associates for Biblical Research (ABR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBS's Archaeological Studies Institute (ASI) leads the ABR consortium excavating at Ancient Shiloh. Dr. Scott Stripling serves as Director of Excavations for ABR. ABR researchers have made significant discoveries including the oldest known proto-Hebrew inscription from Mount Ebal.
• Near East Archaeological SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the ASI consortium. TBS Provost Dr. Scott Stripling serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Near East Archaeological Society.
• 3J MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoshua, Judges, and Jesus (3J) Museum presents nearly 200 artifacts, with over 90% authentic. The core of the exhibit derives from Khirbet el-Maqatir (KeM), a site situated ten miles north of Jerusalem. TBS students benefit from access to these archaeological resources.
• Consortium Partners (Emmaus Bible College, University of Northwestern St. Paul, University of Pikeville, Colorado Christian University, Evangel University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Archaeological Studies Institute (ASI) consortium includes these educational institutions, working together on archaeological excavations and research initiatives.

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Direct peers

• Regent University: Private Christian university in Virginia Beach, VA with a College of Arts and Sciences and School of Divinity offering M.Div. and M.A. programs. Comparable as a graduate theological institution with online and on-campus formats.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: A leading evangelical graduate theological seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and Th.M. degrees with a similar focus on biblical exposition and ministry preparation. Operates at significantly larger scale with extensive distance education, making it the most directly comparable private seminary competitor.
• Biola University: Private Christian university in La Mirada, CA offering a Talbot School of Theology with M.Div., M.A., and doctoral programs. Comparable as a multi-program evangelical theological institution with online and residential modalities.
• Moody Bible Institute: Long-established Chicago-based evangelical Bible college and seminary offering M.Div., M.A., and certificate programs with deep biblical and ministry focus. Comparable in theological-conservative positioning and similar emphasis on comprehensive biblical training.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary with M.Div., M.A., and doctoral programs across Charlotte, Hamilton, and Boston campuses. Comparable as a graduate theological institution with similar M.Div./M.A. structure and biblical-studies emphasis.
• Veritas International University: Small, online-focused evangelical seminary awarding M.Div., M.A., and doctoral degrees in biblical and theological studies. Comparable as a smaller, online-first graduate theological institution with affordable tuition positioning.
• Emmaus Bible College: Small evangelical Bible college in Dubuque, IA, a member of TBS's ASI consortium. Comparable as a smaller-scale, Bible-focused Christian college that partners on archaeological initiatives, offering both undergraduate and graduate-level theological coursework.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Large private Christian university with a School of Divinity offering M.Div., M.A., and doctoral programs primarily through extensive online enrollment. Comparable as an evangelical, online-enabled theological education competitor with much larger scale.

Regional players

• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: One of the largest Southern Baptist seminaries, based in Fort Worth, TX, offering M.Div., M.A., and doctoral degrees across biblical, theological, and ministry disciplines. Directly comparable as a Texas-based, evangelical, graduate theological institution with similar degree portfolio.
• Houston Christian University: Houston-area private Christian university where Dr. Craig Evans held the John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins chair. Comparable as a regionally co-located, evangelical higher-education institution offering biblical and theological graduate coursework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BibleSeminary
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheBibleSeminary
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebibleseminary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bible-seminary
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebibleseminary
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebibleseminary

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