Charlotte is the most recent chapter in Gordon-Conwell's long history that began in 1884. An accredited campus of the Seminary since 1992, Charlotte's resources include resident faculty and administration, a comprehensive theological library and an expanding technology base for computer-assisted teaching and distance learning. In the Fall of 2003, Gordon-Conwell - Charlotte moved into its brand new facility, The Frank and Morrow Graham Academic Center, named in honor of the parents of Billy Graham.

Each degree program is uniquely designed for students actively engaged in career and in ministry. Students complete their studies without interrupting their present employment. Classes operate on a flexible schedule - including weekends and evenings - to accommodate even the busiest professional. This schedule allows our world-renowned faculty from other Gordon-Conwell campuses to teach in Charlotte. Students benefit from the vast array of an established, evangelical seminary committed to leadership development in ministry.

A vital component of the Charlotte program is ministry training within the setting of the local church. The church provides the context and a training ground for hands-on ministry preparation while the Seminary provides theological education of the highest caliber. Pastors serve as mentors and contribute to student formation in at least four ways: they guide the student into comprehensive experiences of ministry practice; they support the student to develop a balance between the demands of study and ministry; they encourage the student in a continuing spiritual journey with Christ and the people of God; and they facilitate the interaction between theory and practice.

This learning model appeals to a broad range of students with busy lives . . . students who want to pursue a graduate degree from one of the leading evangelical seminaries. Some students are recent college graduates, while others are planning to enter ministry as a second career. All students, most of whom work full-time, experience concentrated class sessions complemented by active ministry in the local church. About half of our students are already in ministry careers. Others represent a wide range of professional fields.

Men and women from around the Southeast are earning their master's degree through a flexible program at an affordable price. Students can usually complete their degrees in four years, although they are allowed up to eight years to finish. Coming from a variety of cultural and denominational backgrounds, Gordon-Conwell - Charlotte enjoys a richness in student diversity within a legacy of educational excellence.

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