empowering today’s leaders
For Post-Modern Ministry


A Message from our President
The Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies (STIBS) extends a warm welcome to prospective students. The board, faculty, and staff commend the wise decision to pursue educational opportunities for personal, professional, and ministerial growth.
STIBS recognizes these students as goal-oriented achievers seeking to benefit from education. By choosing to acquire Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees, students are making a wise decision that can lead to significant achievements. STIBS aims to provide an efficient and effective path to accomplishing educational goals and total life fulfillment.
The institution offers prayers for God’s blessings as students reach their goals, grow in knowledge, and serve with grace
Offered Degrees
As a top Reformed seminary, STIBS prepares students for the challenges of ministry in the real world.

Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studie

Masters in Pastoral Care and Counseling

Masters in Christian Counseling

Masters in Christian Counseling

Doctorate in Ministry

Doctorate in Christian Counseling
Online Courses
Feel called to seminary, but can’t attend classes? There’s a place for you at STIBS! Our nationally recognized, fully accredited on-line learning Master of Divinity degree allows you to earn your degree from wherever you are.
why choose us?
Learn from the Best
STIBS faculty are widely published and academically distinguished, with doctoral degrees from the likes of Duke, Harvard, and Princeton. As importantly, our professors are deeply involved in congregational ministry – and several offer the unique perspectives of having served as pastors.
