In contrast to other seminaries in South America, South American Theological Seminary (SATS) is not denominational. It is located in Londrina, Brazil, and they have 22 faculty and about 400 students registered at a time. Most of the students are currently pastors who also work in other jobs to earn an income. The seminary does not turn away students who cannot pay, and it is struggling to make ends meet. The values of SATS include practical theology and holistic evangelism. Graduates of the seminary are notable for their ministries among the poor, even if their church is well off. Although classes are taught in Portuguese, most texts are in English. Faculty from American schools, such as Wheaton, Gordon-Conwell, Duke, and Fuller teach two-week intensive courses on occasion. One of the strengths of SATS is teaching on missions. They are also the home of a Center for Global Mission.

Principal Bible Church Liaison: Sandro Pinheiro

Learn and Serve:

• Visit South American Theological Seminary online.