Denver Seminary is a graduate level theological school that prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture.

Under the leadership of our outstanding faculty, we have assembled a nationally recognized curriculum that emphasizes the integration of solid biblical scholarship, penetrating theological reflection, authentic relationships and community, and genuine compassion for the lost.

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School History

Schools begin in minds and hearts-not in brick and mortar. Founded in 1950, Dr. Carey Thomas became Denver Seminary’s first president in 1951.

The Seminary was originally known as the Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary and in 1982, changed its name to Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary. The school changed its name again in 1998 to Denver Seminary to reflect its growing appeal to a wide-spectrum of evangelical students.

After Thomas’ death in 1956, Vernon Grounds became the second president and remained so until 1979; he was named the seminary’s chancellor in 1993. In 2002, Senior Professor of Church History Bruce Shelley authored a biography on Grounds titled Transformed by Love: The Vernon Grounds Story. This book gives a comprehensive overview of Denver Seminary’s history as it developed from a small denominational school to a major evangelical seminary under Grounds’ leadership.

In 1971, Denver Seminary’s full accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) was achieved. This was followed by full accreditation under the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1972.

Denver Seminary was previously located in Englewood, Colorado on the site of the former Kent School for Girls. It moved to a newly built campus in Littleton, Colorado in July 2005. Denver Seminary’s main campus is now in a prime location in the Denver Metro area. It sits just above the historic South Platte River and has spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains from almost every window and bench on campus. Extensive renovations were made to the campus in 2011 that include several renovated classrooms to increase capacity and an addition to the library to serve as a student center.

In 2009, Dr. Mark S. Young was appointed the seventh president by the Board of Trustees. Dr. Young brings to Denver Seminary extensive experience as an international educator and theologian, as well as an abiding commitment to mission and transformation. His life’s passion is to align all that he is and all that he does with the eternal purpose of God — the redemption of all peoples.

In 2014, Denver Seminary partnered with Hillside Community Church in Amarillo, Texas and First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Washington D.C. to begin seminary extension campuses. These campuses serve the leadership training needs of the churches and ministries in each area. With both Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) permissions, the Extension Campuses opened in 2015 offering two degree programs and a certificate program on each campus.

To further advance the reach of the Seminary, a fully online Master of Divinity degree will be formally introduced for students beginning Fall 2017. In addition, a new ThM (30 credit hour post MDiv degree, “Master of Theology” with concentrations in New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology) has been approved by ATS and is now enrolling students.

Today, with over 4,500 graduates and current enrollment of over 900, Denver Seminary serve Christ in 53 countries throughout the world. Thus the dream of a group of pastors is now a vibrant reality – a significant factor in reaching the world for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.