History Distinctives Modern Trends Find out some of the history, distinctives, and modern trends of Chafer Theological Seminary. 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. They 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 man'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. When you attempt to choose a seminary or graduate school in theology, you discover that there are many institutions offering a wide diversity of choices and opportunities. No school can do all things equally well, but in the pages that follow are the things in which we seek to excel.