Based in Virginia, the John Leland Center has three master’s degree programs that aim to prepare young men and women for Christian ministry. As president of the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Dr. Mark Olson is committed to attracting a diverse student body to the Baptist denomination seminary, while improving the school's profile.
As part of that effort, the school is considering a merger with Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. According to a letter written by John Leland President Mark Olson to students, Truett sees the partnership as a way to further enhance its reputation as a leading national seminary. The two sides began discussing the potential move in February 2016 with leadership, and a combining of both seminaries' resources could expand their reach nationwide.
In a preview of what a potential merger might look like, Truett’s Dean Todd Still will teach a January intensive at John Leland. The term classes will give students an idea of seminary study to determine if they would like to continue down a path of Christian ministry.
As part of that effort, the school is considering a merger with Baylor University's Truett Theological Seminary. According to a letter written by John Leland President Mark Olson to students, Truett sees the partnership as a way to further enhance its reputation as a leading national seminary. The two sides began discussing the potential move in February 2016 with leadership, and a combining of both seminaries' resources could expand their reach nationwide.
In a preview of what a potential merger might look like, Truett’s Dean Todd Still will teach a January intensive at John Leland. The term classes will give students an idea of seminary study to determine if they would like to continue down a path of Christian ministry.