As president of the John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Mark Olson guides a respected seminary that offers quality accredited studies in a variety of Christ-centered disciplines. As reported in the Waco Tribune in early 2016, Mark Olson has entered into discussions with Truett Theological Seminary in Texas on the possibility of a merger.
Operated by Baylor University, Truett is an expanding institution that emphasizes Scripture-based evangelicalism and the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus. The proposal would involve Truett taking over John Leland Center operations, with the latter functioning as an extension while maintaining its present name.
Talks about potential collaborations have been ongoing since the 1990s, with Baylor having indicated interest in expanding its presence to the vital Washington D.C. area. Dr. Olson noted that one distinct benefit that the Arlington, Virginia, headquartered seminary offers is its international faculty. This matches an ethnically diverse student body, with nearly two-thirds of its students coming from minority backgrounds.
Operated by Baylor University, Truett is an expanding institution that emphasizes Scripture-based evangelicalism and the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus. The proposal would involve Truett taking over John Leland Center operations, with the latter functioning as an extension while maintaining its present name.
Talks about potential collaborations have been ongoing since the 1990s, with Baylor having indicated interest in expanding its presence to the vital Washington D.C. area. Dr. Olson noted that one distinct benefit that the Arlington, Virginia, headquartered seminary offers is its international faculty. This matches an ethnically diverse student body, with nearly two-thirds of its students coming from minority backgrounds.