Arlington, Tennessee, December 20, 2025
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary will relocate to Arlington, Tennessee, in January 2026. This move comes after the sale of its current campus to Union University, enhancing resources and improving student experiences. The transition to the new campus aims to expand training opportunities and align with the seminary’s mission to equip students for ministry.
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary to Relocate to Arlington
Transition to a New Campus Promises Enhanced Student Experience
Memphis, Tennessee – Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is set to relocate its operations to Arlington, Tennessee, in January 2026. This move follows the sale of its current Cordova campus to Union University, which plans to expand its Memphis presence by acquiring the 36-acre property. The relocation aims to enhance resource management, improve student experiences, and offer expanded training opportunities.
Details of the Relocation
The seminary has announced plans to begin operations at its new Arlington campus by January 20, 2026, coinciding with the start of the Spring semester. This transition is expected to provide a more efficient stewardship of resources and enhanced student experiences. The Arlington campus is anticipated to offer expanded training opportunities, aligning with the seminary’s mission to equip students for ministry.
Union University’s Acquisition
Union University, a Christian institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, has acquired the Cordova campus of Mid-America Seminary. The university intends to relocate programs currently housed at its 14-acre Germantown campus to the new 36-acre property. This strategic move is expected to provide Union University with a more prominent location in Memphis, easily accessible from Interstate 40 and more visible than its current Germantown campus. Classes at the new campus are expected to begin by next fall.
Background Context
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary has a history of relocating to better serve its mission. Originally founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, the seminary moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1975. In 1996, it relocated to a larger campus in South Germantown, Tennessee, and in 2006, it moved to its current location in Cordova, Tennessee. The decision to move to Arlington is part of the seminary’s ongoing efforts to enhance its educational offerings and better serve its students.
Key Features of the Relocation
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| New Campus Location | Arlington, Tennessee |
| Start Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Reason for Relocation | Efficient resource management, enhanced student experiences, expanded training opportunities |
| Previous Campus | Cordova, Tennessee |
| Acquiring Institution | Union University |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the reason for Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary’s relocation to Arlington?
The seminary aims to achieve more efficient stewardship of resources, enhance student experiences, and offer expanded training opportunities by moving to Arlington.
When will the new Arlington campus begin operations?
The seminary plans to begin operations at the new Arlington campus on January 20, 2026, coinciding with the start of the Spring semester.
What is Union University’s role in this transition?
Union University has acquired the 36-acre Cordova campus of Mid-America Seminary and plans to relocate its programs from the Germantown campus to the new property, aiming to expand its Memphis presence.
What is the history of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary’s campus locations?
The seminary has relocated several times: from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1975; to South Germantown, Tennessee, in 1996; to Cordova, Tennessee, in 2006; and now to Arlington, Tennessee, in 2026.
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