Truett in Time
July 24, 1990
Baylor University officially reserved with the Secretary of State of Texas the name “George W. Truett Theological Seminary”.
March 25, 1991
Truett Seminary chartered with first 15-member board.
May 21, 1993
Baylor Board of Regents approved the opening of Truett Seminary for the 1994-1995 academic year.
1994
Robert B. Sloan, Jr. was named Dean of Truett Seminary (1994 – 1995).
August 28, 1994
Truett Seminary held class for the first time at First Baptist Waco.
1996
J. Bradley Creed was named Dean of Truett Seminary (1996 – 2000).
1997
Truett Seminary held its first graduation with 30 students.
2000
Truett Seminary granted candidate status by ATS.
2001
Paul W. Powell named Dean of Truett Seminary (2001–2007).
2002
Truett Seminary moved from First Baptist Church Waco to the Baugh-Reynolds campus at Baylor University.
2003
The organ was placed in Paul W. Powell Chapel.
2006
The Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching began at Truett Seminary.
2007
David E. Garland was named Dean of Truett Seminary (2007 – 2014).
2008
Truett Seminary enrolled its largest class, totaling 406 students.
2011
The Sports Ministry Program began at Truett Seminary.
2014
The Center for Ministry Effectiveness was moved to Truett Seminary from Baylor University.
2015
Todd D. Still was named Dean of Truett Seminary (2015 – Present).
2015
Truett Seminary launched the Online Certificate Program.
2017
The Spiritual Direction Training Program began.
2018
Truett in Houston opened its doors at Tallowood Baptist Church.
2019
The Truett Church Network was formed and the PhD in Preaching program welcomed its first cohort of students.
2020
The Black Church Studies and the Wesley House of Studies programs officially launched.
2021
The Program for the Future Church began and Truett in San Antonio opened its doors at Trinity Baptist Church.
August 2021
Truett Seminary introduced new MAs (MACWI, MATSS, MATEFJ).
August 2023
Truett in Houston found a permanent home at the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center.