Brite Divinity School

Fort Worth, Texas, United States · Est. 1914 · Seminary / Theological School

A Christian seminary at TCU preparing leaders for ministry across diverse denominations.

  • Founded 1914 as Brite College of the Bible; renamed 1963
  • Affiliated with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); serves ~30 denominations
  • Located in Fort Worth, Texas; part of Texas Christian University
  • Offers 7 theological degrees plus 2 collaborative master's (MSW, MBA)
  • Endowment of $85.3 million (2020); 20 full-time faculty
  • Accredited by SACSCOC and Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

Academics

Brite Divinity School offers a comprehensive theological curriculum including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The school also provides collaborative degrees in Social Work and Business Administration. Students benefit from field education and supervised ministry programs, denominational studies, and specialized centers including the Center for Theology and Justice and the Soul Repair Center.

Mission & Community

Brite's mission centers on educating, empowering, and inspiring students to become confident, compassionate leaders prepared to serve God's diverse world. The school welcomes students from approximately 30 different denominations, with the largest populations typically from the Disciples of Christ and United Methodist churches. Faculty represent multiple Christian traditions, fostering an ecumenical learning environment.

Campus & Student Life

Located at 2925 Princeton Street in Fort Worth, Brite provides on-campus housing through Leibrock Village. Students engage in weekly chapel services, community conversations, and coffee hours. The school offers student success resources through its Consultation, Assessment, Resources, and Education (CARE) Team, and hosts Ministry Week and other programmatic initiatives.

Admissions & Support

Brite welcomes domestic and international students through its online application portal. The school offers scholarships, grants, and awards to support students' theological education. Admissions staff provide personalized guidance, and the school maintains dedicated support for non-degree applicants and international students seeking theological formation.

Founded
1914
Type
Seminary / Theological School
Courses
9
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Websitehttps://www.brite.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
9
Avg career outcomes
$68.4K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources