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Posted: 9/25/03

Hispanic Baptist Theological School gains accreditation

SAN ANTONIO—Hispanic Baptist Theological School has received initial accreditation from the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges.

Accreditation is the second significant academic accomplishment this year for the San Antonio-based school, which is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

In January, the Texas Board of Higher Education certified HBTS to offer a bachelor of arts degree in biblical/theological studies. At the end of the spring semester, the school granted seven bachelor’s degrees, the first in its 56-year history.

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Posted: 9/25/03

Hispanic Baptist Theological School gains accreditation

SAN ANTONIO—Hispanic Baptist Theological School has received initial accreditation from the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges.

Accreditation is the second significant academic accomplishment this year for the San Antonio-based school, which is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

In January, the Texas Board of Higher Education certified HBTS to offer a bachelor of arts degree in biblical/theological studies. At the end of the spring semester, the school granted seven bachelor’s degrees, the first in its 56-year history.

One of the primary benefits of accreditation is acceptance of the school’s graduates in any seminary accredited through the Association of Theological Schools, the primary alliance of seminaries and graduate religion schools in the United States and Canada.

Since it was founded in 1947, HBTS has trained about 75 percent of Texas Baptists’ Hispanic pastors.

The school offers a language and literacy program, which enables students to learn English and helps students who do not have a high school diploma to earn a GED certificate.

This program provides a gateway to the school’s new bachelor’s degree, which subsequently allows students to pursue master’s and doctor’s degrees.

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