Truett Seminary

Waco | Houston | San Antonio

At Baylor's Truett Seminary, God-called men and women are equipped for gospel ministry in and alongside Christ's Church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Here, theological education is a sacred process of preparation and transformation for a Kingdom purpose. Truett students think theologically, practice ministry skills, cultivate community, and grow spiritually as they seek to know Christ and make him known.

Aug. 31, 2026
Truett Seminary's Online Certificate of Lay Ministry Receives Global Methodist Church Approval

George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University has been granted a full six-year term of approval from the Global Methodist Church (GMC) for its Certificate of Lay Ministry. Offered as a collaboration between Truett’s Online Certificate Program and Wesley House of Studies, this non-credit certificate is approved for Certified Lay Minister requirements across all Global Methodist Church conferences. 

Aug. 29, 2026
Thoughts from the First Week of Seminary

From New Student Orientation to Convocation, Truett Seminary’s fall 2026 semester is underway as we approach the end of the first week of the new school year. This season marks a new chapter as we welcome new faculty and staff and numerous new students while also reconnecting with those already with us. It is a very exciting time. 

Aug. 25, 2026
The Why of Truett

Each semester, Truett Seminary opens its chapel services with a Convocation message from the Dean. This year, Dean Todd D. Still shared a message entitled "The Why of Truett."

Aug. 21, 2026
Exploring Vocation and Call along the Camino de Santiago 2026

This summer eleven alumni said yes to Dr. Mike Stroope and the Ministry for Life grant as they pressed pause, traveled to Spain, and trekked the Camino de Santiago as a group. Over the 96-mile journey they walked alongside other pilgrims and took time to explore two important topics: vocation and call. Below are some reflections once they returned from the trip back in June.