ABTC directs three distinct academic programs at Fuller Theological Seminary, La Verne University and Lay Leadership Academies at local churches.

Fuller theological seminary

ABTC provides assistance and encouragement in a variety of ways to the students from the American Baptist tradition and other Christian traditions attending any seminary within the ABCOFLASH region. The majority of our students are part of the Fuller Theological Seminary, one of the world’s most influential evangelical institutions and multi-denominational seminary. For more information about Fuller Theological Seminary please click here

La verne university

ABTC manages a University of La Verne Extension Center for students who seek a B.A. degree
with the choice of two majors: philosophy and religion or psychology. This evening and weekend program offers quality Christian education in a small group setting. Classes are held on the Pasadena campus of Fuller Theological Seminary. For more information about La Verne University please click here

Lay Leadership academy

ABTC provides education and training for laypersons of ABC churches, and other Christian
traditions, through the Academies of Biblical Studies for the Laity, all taught in Spanish. Classes are offered in local churches strategically located throughout Southern California. Presently there are 4 centers. The curriculum for this program consists of 36 credit. After completion of those 15 classes, the student receives a certificate of “Christian Worker.” and other certificate, all classes go to finish a Licenciatura en Teologia. For more information about the Lay Leadership Academy please email us at abtceducation@gmail.com.