"The Veritas Graduate School of Apologetics [Southern Evangelical Seminary] has become one of the most effective places in the world to train young men and women to defend the Christian faith. I enthusiastically recommend its program for anyone interested in reaching thinking people for Christ."

"Southern Evangelical Seminary . . . provides one of the finest programs anywhere for Biblical studies and apologetic strength. For anyone who asks me where they should consider a program of theological studies that will equip them to cope effectively in a world so dominated by secular ideas, my answer is that Southern Evangelical Seminary is among the finest."

"I don't know of any better place to become prepared to defend the faith and confound the cults than Southern Evangelical Seminary."

"John 10:35: 'The Scripture cannot be Broken,' speaks to the reason for and the success of the Southern Evangelical Seminary. How vital is a Seminary which equips men to proclaim truth in season and out -- men who are equipped and prepared to earnestly contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the Saints! That's why I recommend Southern Evangelical Seminary!"

"The Lord said, 'I will build my church.' Southern Evangelical Seminary is sharpening tools the Lord will use in His building program."

"Before I came to SES I had a theological fortress that was built in mid-air. SES provided me with a foundation for my theological understanding . . . they really address the philosophical issues that undergird one's theology."

"The professors at SES are very personable and very knowledgeable but they are also so good at helping students take information, assimilate it, and then use it as they share Christ with the world."

"The training that you get at SES is second to none. . . . If you are interested in developing comprehensive thinking, if you are interested in defending the historic Christian faith, if you are interested in just refining your own thoughts about what it is that you say you hold near and dear to your heart - SES is the place for you to be."

"SES is unique. It demonstrates the blessing of God in a gifted, educated, enthusiastic faculty, and a congregational-based environment. Students are encouraged to actively minister in local churches. I am very grateful."

"God led me to study at Columbia Bible College and now to Southern Evangelical Seminary. My new wife and I serve in a local church while I continue my training. We plan to return to Slovenia, Yugoslavia, and pastor and train Christian leaders for this critical section of Europe."

"Southern Evangelical Seminary is my seminary choice because of its stand on the Bible, the inerrant word of God. Small classes allow for individual attention and create an atmosphere of friendship. It's a very special place."

"I came to Southern Evangelical Seminary to learn from truly wise and knowledgeable men of God. I am working toward a master's degree; and with this degree, I hope to minister defending the faith, and have an eternal affect on many lives. While a student at the seminary, I fell in love and recently married. My wife and I anticipate ministering together to the glory of God."

“In a culture that continues to manufacture a myriad of pseudo truths, SES provides a breath of fresh air as the school seeks to instill in it’s students a passion for God’s unchanging Truth. If your heart is stirred when you hear words such as: truth, faith, apologetics, philosophy, worldview and the Gospel then consider if God is stirring your heart toward SES.”

- Bobby Conway. SES D.Min grad, pastor and involved with the One Minute Apologist.

"What makes SES unique is its emphasis on apologetics, philosophy, and logical thinking.  When you graduate you will not just have a degree, you will have the ability to think logically."

- Brian Huffling, Ph.D. student

"Southern Evangelical Seminary provides a unique learning experience with well-rounded training in philosophy, systematic theology, Biblical studies, and more, all from an apologetical standpoint. In my current ministry experience, I have especially seen the relevance of this training whether I am talking with an atheist on a university campus about God’s existence or a Mormon about the nature of God. I am deeply grateful for the world class training that they provided in order to equip me to defend the Christian faith and reach the lost. "

 - Ryan Turner

CARM

“In order to attend Southern Evangelical Seminary, I left my job and friends in Georgia and moved my family to Charlotte.
I had recently completed an undergraduate degree in theology and had been involved in lay ministry for fifteen years.
I found the faculty at SES to be exceptional in every way, and after graduating I held, in addition to my diploma, a confidence
that my faith truly rested on the Rock and an understanding of God's revelation that emboldened me to stand before all
contenders in defense of it.”

- Kevin Staley

“The training I received at SES has better equipped me to not only defend my beliefs in Christianity but to also understand the basic doctrines of my faith. The professors at SES inspired me from my first course and encouraged me to continue with my study semester after semester. It was not easy but it was priceless. I have especially used my training to reach  younger females with the truth of Christianity and who they are in Christ.”

- Katherine Hearn

“My experience studying at Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES) was life changing. Returning to seminary was a “re-tooling” as I went back to school after 25 years of ministry. Not only did I learn much from world class professors, I learned to research at an academic level which has had a tremendous effect in my ability to minister. 

During my time at SES I learned to recognize the source of ideas and arguments made against the truth and the gospel and how to readily refute them. Learning apologetics was necessary to engage the culture and also to train future leaders in the church.”

- Ray Ciervo

"Attending SES made a profound impact on my Christian life.  It provided me with a grasp of the challenges facing our nation and the church today, but it also gave me the confidence I needed to defend the Christian faith and the ability to explain it to others.  Before my time at Seminary, I knew what I believed, but did not really grasp what others around me believed, nor was I able to engage them in meaningful conversation about spiritual truth today.  SES changed all that. I recommend their apologetics program to any Christian seeking the skills needed to articulate the gospel to a lost world."

- Patty Tunnicliffe

"Hands down, the academic training provided at SES is first rate. It is such an exciting time to be here and learn from, what I believe, are some of the greatest Christian thinkers today. I can't wait to see what God does and the opportunities He opens up to us students, both men and women, who are passionate about giving a reason for the hope that they've placed in Jesus Christ" 

- Dianna Newman