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Seminary Wives Institute


OUR MISSION: Preparing women to be suitable helpers to their husbands both in the home and in the local church by providing biblical instruction and practical experience in an encouraging and mentoring environment

"At the SWI, real women in ministry will share from their experiences to encourage and train you to be a part of the next generation of ministry wives. We desire to have a Titus 2 ministry to you as God uses these seminary years to prepare you and your husband for His work.”
- Claudia Doran, SWI Advisor

RSVP for the Spring Salad Buffet April 23.

SWI 301 and 302 Reading List

Click here to register.

General Information

1. Special four-year program designed for seminary wives
2. Meets on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 for five weeks each semester
3. Includes small group interaction and fellowship, as well as a time of practical biblical  instruction from experienced pastors’ wives, missionaries, and other godly and gifted women
4. Childcare available upon request
5. Offered only to wives of current or former seminary students who register for the entire semester
6. Certificate awarded after the completion of all eight semesters
7. Program may be entered at the beginning of any semester
   

Course Descriptions

SWI 301 (Fall)

1. What is a Pastor's Wife?
2. Preparing for Public Speaking
3. Women’s Visitation
4. A Servant to All People
5. The Missionary's Wife

SWI 302 (Spring)

1. Ministering to Families in Need
2. Counseling
3. The Church Nursery
4. Ministering to Teens
5. Ministering to Senior Citizens

General Requirements

1. Complete Outside Reading
2. Participate in Mentoring Opportunities

Cost

• $30.00 Per Semester
  
  

Registration

• Applicants may register online at www.dbts.edu/swi, beginning August 1 for the fall term and December 1 for the spring term.

Events for All Wives

• For those unable to enroll in the SWI, please join us for three events for all current seminary wives:
1. Kick-off Fellowship (Monday, September 12 from 6:30-8:00 PM)
   
2. Christmas Ornament Exchange (Monday, December 5)
3. Salad Buffet and Senior Wives' Testimonies (Monday, April 23)
   

For More Information

Email Claudia Doran, SWI Director at cdoran@dbts.edu .

Email Meredith Winnberg, SWI Coordinator at mwinnberg@dbts.edu.