ETSPM was chartered by the
state of Tennessee
in 1971. The school is operated under the oversight of the elders of the Karns
Church of Christ. ETSPM is, therefore, a work of the church itself. The
scriptural basis for such a school is found in passages such as II Timothy 2:2,
"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same
commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others
also." The Karns church is sound in doctrine and dedicated to evangelism.
While ETSPM
is a work of the church, its programs and curriculum are parallel to what would
be found in colleges. The education advantages are equal to, or superior
to, that of similar schools or colleges. ETSPM admits students without regard
to race, color and national or ethnic origin. Enrollment and
participation by women are subject to Biblical guidelines as understood by the
school and the Karns Church of Christ.
ETSPM is authorized by the Tennessee
Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year
and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality
education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal
responsibility.
The Director of the school is Gary
Hampton, Thomas Miller, Dean of Academics, and James Meadows
is Dean of Students. Questions regarding enrollment can be directed to:
(865) 691-7444 0r you may visit their website at: http://www.etspm.org/ The
school is located with the Karns Church of Christ at 6612 Beaver Ridge Road, Knoxville,
TN 37931.
The ETSPM
completed its 35th annual lectureship in March. A book containing the
lectures for both men and women is available from The Evangelist
Bookstore. A CD of the lectureship is also available. You may call
the bookstore at (865) 691-7103.
ETSPM Expands
Student Housing Ground was
broken during March 2007 for a student housing unit for ETSPM. The unit will
start with a living room, kitchen, dining, laundry and 4 bedrooms for single
men attending ETSPM. The unit is being built off Copper Ridge Road adjacent to the present
housing units. Completion is expected at the end of July, 2007.