Hazelip School of Theology
Serve More Effectively Wherever You're Called.
The landscape of ministry is changing as never before. At the Hazelip School of Theology, we care for the lifespan of ministers and train you for challenges faced at every stage of life whether today and in the future. We equip you with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to empower your calling in the Kingdom, whether that’s in local congregations, faith-based nonprofit spaces, chaplaincy roles or other forms of ministry you are supporting.
Your degree is more than just an academic experience. It is also about the personal journey you take as you study the complexities of Scripture, the textures of church history, the breadth of Christian theology and the pastoral practices of personal and communal formation. Here at Hazelip, the classic theological disciplines are meaningfully connected to the practical concerns of how to sustain Christian faith within your circles of influence.
Our way of educating is holistic, flexible and easily accessible for all regardless of the program you choose, making it ideal for Kingdom workers and professionals in various fields. We consider ourselves theological educators first and foremost, women and men that are willing to share our scholarly resources alongside our personal pieces of wisdom that flow out of our own journeys with Christ. We are thus accessible outside the classroom for other kinds of formative conversations because we highly value the personal dimensions of a seminary experience.
Graduate Programs
The Hazelip School of Theology offers several innovative graduate programs specifically created for professionals serving in today’s congregations and other faith-based initiatives. Learn from expert faculty and understand how to serve more effectively in your calling. Join our learning community and grow with us in our commitment to advance the Kingdom of God.
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Accredited by the Association of Theological Schools
Our accreditation through the Association of Theological Schools means we are a seminary focused on our educational mission. We continually examine our classroom practices and improve our ways of teaching so that our students flourish in this learning community. Accredited by ATS since 2011, we pursue excellence in all that we do and regularly ask our students and graduates for feedback on how we might improve our work together.
Our Academic Programs
Hazelip Exchange Events
The Hazelip Exchange hosts live, unrecorded Zoom meetings with leaders and peers regarding the bible and ministry. Each event is an hour of conversation with fellow participants, Hazelip faculty, and Dr. John Mark Hicks about important topics in theology, Scripture, and culture. Hazelip Exchange sessions are ideal for current students, alumni, faculty, staff, church ministers and members.
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People
Meet the key people that make up the Hazelip School of Theology.
Blog
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Howard, Lipscomb’s Assistant Professor of Ethics and Reconciliation, shares his unique journey, passion for ministry and how those two realities remain relevant to his background, academic endeavors, and spiritual life. From his beginnings as a third-grade teacher in Los Angeles to earning a PhD at Vanderbilt, Dr....
Welcome to Lipscomb University's College of Bible and Ministry Podcast, where we integrate strong academics with spiritual formation and biblical study! In this inaugural episode, we are joined by Dr. Lauren White, one of the original podcast inspirations. Listen along on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Dr. White's academic journey began in Northwest Alabama...
Dr. John Mark Hicks, former Professor of Theology at Lipscomb University, retired from the traditional classroom in early 2024, but he has not stopped teaching. Hicks leads a new and accessible theological education platform, the Hazelip Exchange. Through free, live, virtual discussions, he facilitates theological conversations alongside Lipscomb faculty, alumni, and friends....