HISTORY

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N. J. BROCKMAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

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The N. J. Brockman School of Theology is governed by the Cooperative Ministries Committee of the Martin-Webb Baptist Learning Center, Incorporated.  It's educational program is structured as a Bible College offering preparation in biblical-theological studies and general education.

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The vision of the N. J. Brockman School of Theology is to educate and develop able effective Christian leaders at the local, state and national levels for service in Christian ministries: pastors, evangelists, Christian educators, directors, youth leaders, religious counselors and other church related services.

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Our mission is to provide a quality education that is biblically-based at an affordable price.

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The N. J. Brockman School of Theology welcomes students from all denominations and races who will respect our standards of conduct, tradition and values.

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The N. J. Brockman School of Religion provides Diploma, Degree and Bachelors courses. The average enrollment is 30-40 students each semester.

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2005 

The N. J. Brockman School of Religion was organized and named for the Late N. J. Brockman, Former Director of the Martin-Webb Baptist Learning Center.

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2006

The N. J. Brockman School of Religion was approved for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission International, Inc.

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SEMINARY | EXTENSION SCHOOL | N. J. BROCKMAN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

In 1965, the Seminary moved from Jenkins Street to Tabernacle Baptist Church in their W. M. Watson Memorial Building . Some of the instructors during this time were Dr. N. J. Brockman, Dr. J. W. Henderson and Rev. B. B. Dubose. The classes were held at Watson Memorial Building until the 1972-73 school year ended. The entire program was moved to the Augusta Street locale on August 27, 1973.

In 1974, Moderators Dr. J. W. Henderson of Enoree River, Dr. S. C. Cureton of Reedy River, and Dr. N. P. Pearson of North Enoree along with Dr. N. J. Brockman who was Director, made arrangements to purchase the site of the Martin-Webb Learning Center on Fleming Street. This center is named in memory of the Reverend W.N. Martin and Rev. O. K. Webb. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville Tennessee. 

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Under the leadership of Dr. N. J. Brockman. Efforts were made to set up an extension school for Greenville area ministers. During this particular time, Morris and Benedict College could furnish an extension class, but not a school. Dr. N. J. Brockman contacted the American Theological Seminary in Nashville Tennessee. Soon afterwards, a school for area ministers was started. This school was first housed in a two-story home owned by a Mrs. Stenhouse at 809 Jenkins Street. Mr. S. C. Franks was instrumental in obtaining this site on Jenkins Street. Dr. N. J. Brockman was the Director and Reverend C. E. Butler was the Dean. The teachers included Dr. Ingram, Reverend C. Patrick and Mrs. Susie Bagwell. 

 

Dr. Virgil L. Sullivan retired in 2021 as President/Director of The Martin-Webb Baptist Learning Center Inc.  Home of N. J. Brockman School of Theology and former Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina.