Residential Education at BTS
While many BTS students choose to pursue their seminary education via distance learning, another great option is to relocate and study in Birmingham through our residential program. BTS operates on the campus of Briarwood Presbyterian Church, so the residential program allows our students to take advantage of the church bookstore and library.
Benefit from taking classes face-to-face with your professors.
Supplement with self-paced and live video conference classes.
Take part in local fellowship events.
Moving to Birmingham = Affordable Cost of Living
Birmingham's cost of living is 14% lower than the national average, and housing, groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all below the U.S. average. There are numerous rental opportunities in and around the city of Birmingham.
Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
Thriving corporate headquarters in the Birmingham Metro.
Vibrant cultural scene
Birmingham has a thriving arts community with many art galleries, theaters, and music venues, including the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Alabama Theatre.
Large church community
There are over 2,000 churches in Birmingham, a significant number of which hold to fundamental reformed theology. These churches are in the Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican and Episcopalian, and Methodist communions.
Excellent Healthcare
The region boasts a world-class healthcare system (thanks to the University of Alabama at Birmingham), with top-rated hospitals and medical professionals.
Interested in Taking a Course?
As part of a diverse community of learners, you will be taught courses by pastor/professors that are academically excellent, biblically faithful, and ministry-oriented, equipping you for a life of ministry and humble leadership in Christ.
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