Truett in Time

August 23, 2024

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.