The Beginning

The School of Religious Studies began in February 1978 as School of Personal Evangelism on Highway 82 in Greenville, MS.  Dormitories were provided by a local church with strong support from other churches throughout the region. Different congregations helped provide facilities, transportation, and supplies for the school.  The dormitory was furnished by contributions of furniture, bedding, and kitchen supplies from patrons throughout Mississippi and Arkansas.  Food was donated to students from Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana.  In the fall of 1978 a ministerial program was begun.  The teaching staff was all volunteers from educated men who have received a degree or some form of training in biblical studies.  The first student graduated with honors in December 1980, receiving the ABM (Associate of Bible Ministry).

The Transition

SRS housing trend changed as the bulk of the students were from the coast and did not need housing.  SRS closed the dormitory and began distance learning programs and extension sites to serve those students who could not attend on campus.  Out of this transition, several course formats were developed.  These included the Refresher Seminar Courses, the Weekend Classes, and the Multiple Site Program.   The school relocated to 4524 Meridian Street in Moss Point, MS on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in January 1987 after nine years in the Mississippi Delta.

The Present

In May of 1999, the Executive Board transferred all the administrative operations to 1824 E 46th Street in North Little Rock, Arkansas.  In this same decision, the board decided to maintain an extension program on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  SRS has an additional site in Batesville, MS. After twelve years of operation, SRS now operates from its present home at 6219 Highway 161 in North Little Rock, AR.  At this site, the school has offices, classrooms and living quarters for students who need housing.

Why SRS?

The School of Religious Studies is a biblical educational entity which main objective is to fulfill special needs facing the church in this millennium.  The school provides a service to the community and offers teaching and training in various specialized areas through workshops and lectures for human, family, and social development.  The areas of specialized training include Leadership, Church Music, Teacher Development, Counseling, Ministry and General Bible Training for all.

What Does SRS Offer?

The School of Religious Studies offers several two year programs which are Associate of Christian Counseling, Associate of Theology, Associate of Religious Study, Associate of Divinity, and Associate of Bible Ministry.  The programs are designed to place evangelistic preachers in pulpits and on the mission fields. SRS develops and trains evangelistic teachers for Bible school classes, encourages evangelistic elders in the oversight of the Lord’s people, builds the biblical knowledge of an individual which will increase the knowledge base of a church, establishes a solid foundation for church counseling, and maintains the spirit of evangelism for the cause of Christ.