John Leland Center for Theological Studies explained

Established:1998
Type:Private
John Leland Center for Theological Studies
President:Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Pruitt
City:Arlington County
State:Virginia
Country:United States
Coor:38.8856°N -77.1668°W
Affiliation:Baptist
Website:http://www.leland.edu

The John Leland Center for Theological Studies, known as Leland Seminary, is a nondenominational theological institute in the Baptist tradition based in Arlington County, Virginia, with several satellite locations elsewhere in Virginia. Leland is partnered with the Baptist General Association of Virginia[1] and the District of Columbia Baptist Convention,[2] though the center has ties with a range of denominations and churches.[3] Leland is a member of the Washington Theological Consortium.[4]

The center's namesake, John Leland, was an 18th- and 19th-century Baptist minister in the United States who was a proponent of the separation of church and state and an opponent of theological seminaries.[5]

History

At a 1997 Baptist World Alliance meeting, several Baptist leaders discussed developing the Washington Metropolitan Area's first Baptist seminary.[6] [7] These individuals resolved to create the center which began offering classes the next year.

Randel Everett, the center's first president, stepped down in late 2006.[8] Mark J. Olson became Leland's second president in 2007.[9] In 2019, William H. Smith became Leland's president.[10]

Academics

The seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).[11] [12] The seminary offers the following ATS-approved degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Christian Leadership, and Master of Theological Studies.[13] The seminary also offers several graduate certificates.[14] [15]

Leland's School of Ministry offers the center's undergraduate-level courses, including a diploma in theology program.[16] Students seeking a bachelor's degree may be able to transfer credit from the School of Ministry into two Bluefield College Bachelor of Arts degree programs.[17] [18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mission & Ministry Partners . . 2019-02-25 .
  2. Web site: Partnerships. District of Columbia Baptist Convention. 2010-06-06.
  3. Book: Witham, Larry A.. Who Shall Lead Them?: The Future of Ministry in America. Oxford University Press. 2005. 97. 978-0-19-516697-2. 2009-10-02.
  4. Web site: Member Institutions. Washington Theological Consortium. 2009-10-02.
  5. Butterfield, L.H.. Elder John Leland, Jeffersonian Itinerant. 62. Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. Worcester, MA. 154–252. 1952. American Antiquarian Society. 0044-751X.
  6. Book: Brackney, William H.. William H. Brackney. Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education. 2008. 310–11. Mercer University Press. 978-0-88146-130-5. 2009-10-02.
  7. News: Baptist seminary moves into new home. Witham. Larry. August 30, 2002. Washington Times. via Internet Archive. 2009-10-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030407185236/http://washingtontimes.com/national/20020830-22093993.htm . April 7, 2003.
  8. News: Randel Everett to resign from Leland Center in Va.. Marus. Robert. August 1, 2006. Associated Baptist Press. 2009-10-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719013852/http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1395&Itemid=119. July 19, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  9. News: North Carolina pastor named president of Leland Center. Dilday. Robert. June 14, 2007. Religious Herald. 2009-10-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721220555/http://www.religiousherald.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1558&Itemid=112. July 21, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  10. News: Transitions for the week of 2-1-19. . Francis, Barbara . . January 31, 2019.
  11. Web site: Member Schools: John Leland Center for Theological Studies. Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. 2017-04-30.
  12. News: Leland Center receives accreditation; faculty lauded for 'notable scholarship'. Elliott. Hannah. June 29, 2006. Associated Baptist Press. 2009-10-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719013834/http://www.abpnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1288&Itemid=119. July 19, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  13. News: John Leland center to offer leadership degree. White. Jim. March 17, 2009. Religious Herald. 2009-10-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20110721220507/http://www.religiousherald.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3256&Itemid=53. July 21, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  14. Web site: Graduate Programs Overview . John Leland Center for Theological Studies . 2019-05-15.
  15. Web site: History . John Leland Center for Theological Studies. 2019-02-25.
  16. Web site: About Leland School of Ministry. John Leland Center for Theological Studies. 2019-02-25.
  17. Web site: Educational Partnerships. John Leland Center for Theological Studies. 2019-05-15.
  18. News: Bluefield College, Leland Center to partner on theological training . White, Jim. Baptist News Global. November 28, 2010 . 2019-05-15.

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