History and Philosophy A Brief History. The genesis of Chafer Theological Seminary began to take shape in the minds of several seminary students between the years of 1965 and 1969. While finishing their academic requirements and preparing for ordination, these students discussed the possibility of forming a seminary. They believed it was important for the curriculum to emphasize the tools necessary to exegete adequately the Word of God from the original languages of Scripture. These students also believed that it was important to delete from the curriculum courses that do not directly contribute to preparing a man to exposit God's Word.
Some popular courses tend to dissipate a student's energy, time, and resources.
Where these exist, only the most gifted are able to master the languages to the extent that they have authentic tools for a lifetime of exegetical ministry. In October of 1992, several meetings took place during the National Teaching Pastors' Conference in Huntington Beach, California. The Lord's blessing appeared evident in that gifted teachers, administrative support, access to superb libraries, and an excellent location were immediately available. We believe that professors at all levels of training should be involved in an on-going ministry of a local church. This involvement may be as a pastor, teacher, elder, deacon, evangelist, administrator, and so on.