Edited sentence: Approximately 35% of the master’s-level students at Logsdon are female, and just over 30% of the total student body are of non-Caucasian descent.As a result, Logsdon Seminary is a thoughtful and hospitable community for study, interpretation and conversation.Classes at Logsdon are intentionally small to facilitate an environment that is dialogical and participatory, not merely lecture oriented.Each spring a spiritual formation retreat provides students with an opportunity for soulful reflection at the mid-point of their programs.Following a seminar model to allow students and faculty to mature and grow together.For example, about 50% of the students at the DFW campus are non- Caucasian, and over 70% of the students in San Antonio are of black, African, Hispanic, or Asian ethnicity.In addition to curriculum focused on spiritual formation, students also participate in activities designed for soul development.Logsdon Seminary has a diverse student community who come from all over the world.Logsdon fully affirms both men and women to all positions of vocation ministry in and through the Church.Logsdon is dedicated to the holistic spiritual growth of seminary students for transformative ministry.Some of our extension campuses reflect an even greater ethnic diversity.Spiritual Formation is an integral part of the Logsdon Seminary degrees.Students participate in a variety of conferences for spiritual and ministerial growth, including annual conferences at Logsdon on scripture, ethics, and faith and culture.Students participate in weekly worship corporately or in small groups, followed by a community lunch and table talk.The environment is one of critical thinking and varied perspectives, allowing students to engage biblical and theological issues creatively rather than merely reinforce presuppositions.The purpose of Logsdon Seminary is to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry through an academically challenging theological education centered on the Lordship of Christ, guided by the authority of Scripture, and focused on the global mission of the church.This provides an environment in which persons may safely explore ideas in the journey toward a faith seeking understanding.This robust diversity enriches the learning experience of the entire seminary family.Though a Baptist seminary, Logsdon has a rich diversity and welcomes persons from all Christian denominations