Cedarville University Partners With State Convention of Baptists in Indiana

by Kaylee Guetter, Student Public Relations Writer – May 14, 2024

The Graduate School at Cedarville University has established a new partnership with the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) that will offer higher educational opportunities for members of SCBI. The agreement allows SCBI members to receive a 15% discount on any of Cedarville’s online graduate programs or the residential Master of Divinity degree.

The Graduate School at Cedarville University has established a new partnership with the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) that will offer higher educational opportunities for members of SCBI. The agreement allows SCBI members to receive a 15% discount on any of Cedarville’s online graduate programs or the residential Master of Divinity degree.  

"Our partnership with SCBI is based on our mutual goals of fostering professional and spiritual growth within our communities, especially within missions and church ministry,” said Dr. Brian Shook, assistant vice president for graduate enrollment. “We are excited to launch this partnership because of the opportunity to empower Christian professionals and make a Kingdom impact together.” 

This discount is available for members of all 420 SCBI member churches. 

This Cedarville partnership will offer more options for church members to pursue strong, biblically based education. It will equip and encourage biblically literate believers to learn and serve in every sphere,” said SCBI executive director Ryan Strother. 

Cedarville offers online graduate programs in business, innovation, leadership, ministry, nursing, and worship. Each program includes a distinct biblical worldview and offers practical, hands-on application. Each program can be completed in one to two years in convenient seven-week online courses, and there are dedicated program advisors who help students stay on track