Who we are
A seminary for the local church
This program was born out of a desire to see disciples formed who become embedded in the life of local churches and society around the world. We are connected to a church planting and discipleship network called My Local, which meets in homes in different parts of the United States and around the world. You can find out more by clicking below.
Augustinian Renaissance in Theology
The "ART" in ART Seminary stands for what we want to see developed through this seminary: an Augustinian Renaissance in Theology. What does that mean?
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The word renaissance comes from the French for "rebirth." There is also a time period called the Renaissance when the arts, learning, architecture, and financiers all came together to rediscover ancient ways. We long to see a rebirth in theology impacting the church and wider culture. We see this happening through rediscovering what is often referred to as an Augustinian approach to theology - one that sees the formation of the desire of our hearts, rather than only the formation of our minds, as the fundamental goal of theology.
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Historically, seminaries emphasized spiritual disciplines and monastic practices alongside intellectual learning. However, after the Enlightenment, this aspect of education has sometimes been overlooked. We aim to restore the seminary as an integrative learning experience, without sacrificing academic rigor.
Meet the Team
Here are some of our team members.
We will also be supported by other members of the My Local team.
