School of Religious Studies — Organization Profile
The School of Religious Studies (SRS) is a Bible-based training school that equips Christians for service in congregational and ministry settings. According to its stated mission, SRS exists to train preachers, elders, deacons, Bible class teachers, and other workers, with an emphasis on evangelism, edification, and the work of the church. SRS offers structured coursework and guided instruction intended to help students grow in biblical knowledge and practical ministry competence.
SRS is based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with its mailing address in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school describes a history that began in 1978 and later relocated administrative operations to Arkansas, where it now operates from its current campus location. While SRS has served students across a wider reach through distance learning and extension formats over time, its ongoing hub is Central Arkansas, providing local access to classroom instruction as well as pathways for students who need flexible participation.
In addition to core Bible and ministry training, SRS outlines a range of associate-level programs that allow students to pursue focused preparation. These include the Associate of Bible Ministry (ABM), Associate of Divinity (A.Div.), Associate of Religious Studies (ARS), Associate of Christian Counseling (ACC), and Associate of Theology (Th.A.). SRS also lists online options and program pathways such as Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership, and Christian Ministries, reflecting an approach that blends foundational coursework with specialization.
SRS’s program descriptions emphasize practical application—preparing students to teach, preach, counsel, lead, and serve in real ministry contexts. For example, the ABM program highlights ministry skills that can be applied immediately, while the ACC program notes training that integrates biblical and counseling-related disciplines and includes supervised practicum language in its description. Across programs, SRS frames its curriculum around biblical, theological, historical, and ministerial studies meant to support competent service in the church and community.
People can engage with SRS in several ways. Prospective students can explore program offerings, review schedules, and complete registration through the school’s published forms. Supporters can also contribute financially through the giving options SRS lists publicly, and churches can encourage members who are exploring preaching, teaching, leadership development, or counseling-related ministry work to consider structured training through the school’s courses and credentials.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/
- Who We Are: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/who-we-are.html
- Our Programs: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/our-programs.html
- Faculty: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/faculty.html
- Registrar: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/registrar.html
- 2025 Fall Schedule page: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/2025-fall-schedule.html
- Tuition & Fees: https://www.schoolofreligiousstudies.org/tuition–fees.html
- Registration Form (Google Form): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB4EVHwQzO_DYweP-VCUnoIKac_mAvvFAr4w8DPk3h1000sQ/viewform
Contact Information
- Email: sr********@***oo.com
- Phone: 501-955-9200
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 15251, Little Rock, AR 72231
- Campus address: 6219 Hwy 161, North Little Rock, AR 72117
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Leadership
- Dr. Loyd Clay Harris — President
- Dr. David Penn — Academic Dean
- Dr. Luis Lugo — Chair, Department of Religious Studies
- Dr. Willie Nettles — Chair, Department of Ministry
- Dr. Thomas Jackson — Chair, Department of Counseling and Family Studies
- Dr. Michael Alexander — Chair, Department of Leadership and Ministry Management
- Geraldine Powell — Administrative Assistant
- Stephany Ridgell — Academic Advisor
- Chris Long — SRS Tech
- Markius Ingram — Recruitment
- Harold Smith — Registrar
