Your Gift of $200 Sponsors a full Course for a future pastor.

Your year-end gift is an investment in the future leaders of the Church: pastors, counselors, missionaries, and educators who will foster transformative kingdom impact in their communities for decades to come.

*Giving to BTS is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, and Sitton & Hard Accounting in a yearly compilation. BTS’s public 990 forms are available online.

Sponsor a Full Course ($200)
Sponsor a Credit Hour ($100)

What Your Gift Provides:

At BTS, classes cost $200 each, and the average student takes three classes per semester. Your gift goes directly to reduces the student's financial burden:

$100

One credit hour for one student

$200

One full course for one student

$600

A full semester (3 classes) for one student

$1,000

Nearly a full year of tuition for one student

$2,500

Supports multiple students for a semester

$5,000

Covers tuition for 5 students for an entire year

Your $200 Gift Funds a Full BTS Course. Donate today.

Because BTS is committed to lean operations and maintaining our cost at $200 per course, we ensure every dollar you give is maximized for student impact.

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Faith & Affordability Go Hand In Hand:

Birmingham Theological Seminary helps students fulfill God’s calling on their lives by providing an affordable, nationally-accredited, quality reformed theological education through a variety of accessible learning options.

1972
Founded
$200
per course
25+
Degrees & Certificates
30,000+
Alumni of BTS

FAQs

BTS offers hundreds of seminary students quality, affordable theological education. We have been able to continue this work due to the generosity of many individuals and churches.

What is BTS’s mission and vision?

BTS provides faithful, accessible, reformed theological education with flexibility, equipping leaders to serve the local church (domestic and international).

How is BTS able to keep tuition so low?

BTS’s tuition is one-fifth the national average, and the seminary relies on donations from Christians across the country to subsidize costs. We operate with a dedicated, lean team.

Is Birmingham Theological Seminary a non-profit?*

Our board of directors ensures that all funds are carefully used, according to good stewardship standards. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, so all donations are tax-deductible.

What is your legal name and tax identification?*

Please use the following legal name and tax identification:
Birmingham Theological Seminary
EIN: 63-0846743

What ensures that donor dollars are well stewarded?*

Giving to BTS is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, and Sitton & Hard Accounting in a yearly compilation. BTS’s public 990 forms are available online.

How are donations used?

Donations help keep tuition low, fund scholarships, support faculty and operations, and expand access through distance or flexible learning programs.

Can I make a planned gift, estate gift, or legacy gift?

Yes. If you are interested in giving through an estate or planned giving, you can contact BTS leadership (President Ike Reeder or Vice President Jason Jacobs) to talk through options.

Can I give by check or offline rather than online?

Yes, of course! We receive checks at:
Birmingham Theological Seminary
2200 Briarwood Way
Birmingham, AL 35243

Give The Gift Of Debt Free Seminary

Most seminaries leave graduates owing tens of thousands of dollars before they ever preach their first sermon. Your support will directly reduce the debt burden of our students.

Donate to help more students answer the call to ministry.

Many feel called but can’t afford seminary or find the time. Your gift makes their training possible through BTS.

Sponsor 1 Full Course – $200