Is Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary a Christian college?

Yes. Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary is a Christian college.

Christian college

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

Jacksonville, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary, in Jacksonville, Texas, offers a Bachelor of Arts in Religion for students who already hold an associate degree or 60 semester hours, along with associate and graduate degrees. Its 2026-27 catalog says chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters and that occasional prayer meetings are held on campus. The bachelor's curriculum requires Old Testament, New Testament and Christian doctrine courses, and the seminary publishes a doctrinal statement.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Students are encouraged to participate in chapel service, and to share special blessings in ministry with their peers.”
Source: bmats.edu
“Each spring there is a Spiritual Emphasis Week in which an outstanding speaker is brought in to stimulate interest in spiritual renewal on campus.”
Source: bmats.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters.

Source: bmats.edu

Where do I find community?

Students are encouraged to take part in chapel and occasional prayer meetings on campus.

Source: bmats.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two (One Spiritual Emphasis Week each spring.)
Chapel services during the week: Twice a week (Twice a week, per the 2026-27 catalog's standing pattern.)
Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Encouraged.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Now and then (Occasional prayer meetings are conducted on campus, per the catalog.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (Required of all Bachelor of Arts in Religion students: OT 421, TH 411, TH 412 and CH 412 (NT 421 or NT 422 is one required choice). Counted as distinct courses. T3 counts none of them.)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (Old Testament interpretation is required; a New Testament course is required (NT 421 or NT 422).)
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required: None required
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (The Bachelor of Arts in Religion is the seminary's bachelor's degree program.)
A published statement of faith: Yes

N/A

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Twice a week, per the 2026-27 catalog's standing pattern.)
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters”
  Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Encouraged.)
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to participate in chapel service, and to share special blessings in ministry with their peers.”
  Students are encouraged, not required, to attend chapel.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Occasional prayer meetings are conducted on campus, per the catalog.)
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “To foster this, occasional prayer meetings are conducted on campus.”
  Prayer meetings are held occasionally on campus.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Dorman Memorial Chapel constitutes the easternmost section of the main building.”
  The campus has a chapel, Dorman Memorial Chapel, in the main building.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.

Bible and theology

88 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Required of all Bachelor of Arts in Religion students: OT 421, TH 411, TH 412 and CH 412 (NT 421 or NT 422 is one required choice). Counted as distinct courses. T3 counts none of them.)
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Th 411 Christian Doctrine I Th 412 Christian Doctrine II CH 412 History of Christianity”
  The bachelor's requirements include Christian Doctrine I and II and History of Christianity.
  “OT 421 Old Testament Interpretation** Grk 411 Greek Grammar I* Grk 412 Greek Grammar II* NT 422 New Testament Interpretation OR”
  The bachelor's Biblical Studies requirement includes Old Testament Interpretation and a New Testament course.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Old Testament interpretation is required; a New Testament course is required (NT 421 or NT 422).)
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “OT 421 Old Testament Interpretation** Grk 411 Greek Grammar I* Grk 412 Greek Grammar II* NT 422 New Testament Interpretation OR”
  The bachelor's Biblical Studies requirement includes Old Testament Interpretation and a New Testament course.
Partly:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bachelor of Arts in Religion Course Requirements (66 Hours)”
  The published bachelor's requirement list (66 hours) is the complete list of required courses; it includes no worldview or faith-and-learning course.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (The Bachelor of Arts in Religion is the seminary's bachelor's degree program.)
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Bachelor of Arts in Religion will build on your existing Associate of Arts degree or equivalent (60 semester hours or more)”
  The Bachelor of Arts in Religion is a religion degree that requires an associate degree or 60 semester hours first.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Our Beliefs | BMATSbmats.edu/our-beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Doctrinal Statement I. God There is one living and true God, the creator of the universe”
  The seminary publishes a doctrinal statement.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 1 of 7 found

Not enough information:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (One Spiritual Emphasis Week each spring.)
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each spring there is a Spiritual Emphasis Week in which an outstanding speaker is brought in to stimulate interest in spiritual renewal on campus.”
  A Spiritual Emphasis Week is held each spring.
Not enough information:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 0 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters, and the campus has its own chapel.
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters”
  Chapel services are normally held twice a week during regular semesters.
  “The Dorman Memorial Chapel constitutes the easternmost section of the main building.”
  The campus has a chapel, Dorman Memorial Chapel, in the main building.
The bachelor's program requires Old Testament, New Testament, and Christian doctrine courses of every student.
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Th 411 Christian Doctrine I Th 412 Christian Doctrine II CH 412 History of Christianity”
  The bachelor's requirements include Christian Doctrine I and II and History of Christianity.
  “OT 421 Old Testament Interpretation** Grk 411 Greek Grammar I* Grk 412 Greek Grammar II* NT 422 New Testament Interpretation OR”
  The bachelor's Biblical Studies requirement includes Old Testament Interpretation and a New Testament course.
A doctrinal statement is published on the seminary's website.
Sources (1)
1. Our Beliefs | BMATSbmats.edu/our-beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Doctrinal Statement I. God There is one living and true God, the creator of the universe”
  The seminary publishes a doctrinal statement.

Concerns

Chapel attendance is encouraged rather than expected, according to the catalog.
Sources (1)
1. BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are encouraged to participate in chapel service, and to share special blessings in ministry with their peers.”
  Students are encouraged, not required, to attend chapel.
No published Christian worldview or faith-and-learning course appears in the bachelor's requirements.
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Religion | BMA Theological Seminarybmats.edu/undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-religion · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bachelor of Arts in Religion Course Requirements (66 Hours)”
  The published bachelor's requirement list (66 hours) is the complete list of required courses; it includes no worldview or faith-and-learning course.

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Campus ministry home

Dorman Memorial Chapel

Address: 1530 E. Pine St., Jacksonville, TX 75766
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Source: bmats.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, bmats.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Dorman Memorial Chapel

Sources (1)

BMA Theological Seminary Catalog 2026-2027bmats.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Catalog-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Dorman Memorial Chapel constitutes the easternmost section of the main building.”
The campus has a chapel, Dorman Memorial Chapel, in the main building.
“To foster this, occasional prayer meetings are conducted on campus.”
Prayer meetings are held occasionally on campus.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	52
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 87% · Women 13%
Total students	95
Admission rate	29%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$35
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $756 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	35%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	90%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	94%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$9,000
Students per faculty member	4 to 1
Endowment per student	$39,164IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 46% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)About 27 miles away
Nearest major airport	Dallas Love Field (DAL)About 110 miles away
Town population	14,325Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	DallasAbout 105 miles away
Typical weather	46°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Jacksonville, TX

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	13.33	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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IPEDS unit ID 223117
Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
Accreditation: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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