Our Mission The Southern Theological Institue of Biblical Studies has as its primary vision to teach, train, and empower individuals for ministry.  We desire to motivate the believer in Christ to fulfill their calling, and to become effective and confident in fulfilling the 'Great Commission' given to us by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Educational  Priorities   Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies offers graduate-level biblical, theological, and professional education designed to equip men & women for effectiveness in Christian ministry and leadership to the universal body of Christ, primarily through the local church.    The Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies has received accreditation through: The North American Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries https//.naabcs.tripod.com The National Association of Private Theological Institutions http://napti.us The Association of Christian Schools International The Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies is a member of the Mission Action Coalition and the Pneuma Foundation. We will consider what you have studied throughout your life and what you may have learned through life and work experience. We will combine the results of your study in our programs as well as our evaluation of your past experience and learning, to determine what you know and understand. We then grant degrees based on our assessment of your presumed educational and practical experience together with your completed coursework and research projects at Southern Theological Institute of Biblical Studies.  Our seminary, in addition to coursework, will grant credit for pertinent life and work experience with educational and experiential value. Other schools that grant degrees considering life and work experience include Harvard, Yale, the University of the State of New York, and many others. This is a new and acceptable concept, the way of the future in advanced education. The Southern Theological Institute is centrally  located@  3642 North Emerson Avenue                                                                                              Indianapolis, Indiana 46218