BSK's History:  A Narrative

The founding of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky is a response to the social and religious ferment of our times, especially among Baptists in the South. Demographic, political and theological forces are reshaping this dynamic region of the country. Within the last quarter century no fewer than 15 new schools have been established to prepare people for ministry. The following is a list of significant events in the development of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky.

1995: Baptist ministers and laity gather first in Elizabethtown and then again in Frankfort for what was called the Kentucky Consultation on Baptist Theological Education.

1995: A Joint Venture Committee is created by the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship to explore partnership opportunities with existing seminaries in Kentucky and elsewhere.

1996: The Joint Venture Committee becomes an autonomous group and secures incorporation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, creating the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, naming eleven Trustees. The Committee for Baptist Seminary of Kentucky also continues to function as the main working group.

1997: The Trustees of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky launch a series of meetings around the Commonwealth to ascertain needs and interests.

2001: The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky elects long-time Kentucky pastor (Louisville, Murray, Georgetown) Dr. Greg Earwood as first president.

2002: The Seminary announces plans in March to hire additional personnel (administrative and academic) and open classes in the fall of 2002.

2002: Classes begin at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky in August with 14 students in the first class.  Dr. Dalen Jackson is the first full-time faculty member who had been affirmed by the Trustees in the summer as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies.

2005:  The Seminary holds its first Commencement with three graduates.  Dr. Glenn Hinson delivered the Commencement address.

2005:  On August 1, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky re-located to the campus of Lexington Theological Seminary.  While remaining separate institutions with distinctive identities, the two seminaries are "sharing space and sharing grace."