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  • COVID-19 hampers seminary education in prisons
    by Diana Chandler, posted Wednesday, April 15, 2020 (4 years ago)

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    ROSHARON, Texas (BP) -- The 165 students earning bachelor's degrees in biblical studies at Darrington Prison Unit in Texas can no longer attend classes, with the prison on lockdown since the presence of COVID-19 was confirmed in the facility.

    But the interruption is itself a learning experience for the men, who are being trained to minister while serving time at prisons across Texas. Read More

  • FIRST-PERSON: Seminary or cemetery?
    by Micah Carter, posted Friday, April 20, 2018 (6 years ago)

    Micah Carter, writing for SBC Seminaries Sunday, recounts that his seminary education "planted and watered and cultivated the seeds of Gospel truth, biblical knowledge, evangelistic fervor, pastoral care and theological rigor." Read More

  • 'Remarkable' number of women reported at SBC seminaries
    by David Roach, posted Friday, September 22, 2017 (6 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- "A remarkable number of young women" are enrolling at Southern Baptist Convention seminaries, according to a report delivered this week to the SBC Executive Committee.

    Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson, in reporting to the EC Sept. 18, said female SBC seminary graduates are helping to fulfill a need in churches for "strong female Bible teachers." He attributed the increased number of female students in part to the publication of high-quality theological resources for women by LifeWay Christian Resources. Read More

  • SBC seminaries healthy, face M.Div. challenge
    by David Roach, posted Tuesday, August 30, 2016 (8 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- When it comes to training pastors, Southern Baptist Convention seminaries compare favorably with North American seminaries generally, according to a comparative data analysis by Baptist Press.

    Still, a slight shift of students away from the master of divinity -- the basic pastoral training degree -- and toward less rigorous master of arts degrees focused on general theological studies parallels a trend nationally at seminaries and other graduate schools of theology. Read More

  • Seminaries honor alumni, share highlights

    by Staff, posted Monday, June 20, 2016 (8 years ago)

    ST. LOUIS (BP) -- Alumni awards, reflections on missions and reports of progress in seminary education were highlighted June 15 during luncheons for alumni and friends of Southern Baptist seminaries during the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in St. Louis. Read More

  • SBC seminary presidents recap campus highlights
    by SBC Seminary & BP Staff, posted Thursday, June 16, 2016 (8 years ago)

    ST. LOUIS (BP) –- Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention's six seminaries noted growth in ministry, enrollment and financial support in their reports to messengers June 15 at the SBC annual meeting in St. Louis. Read More

  • Seminaries to greet alumni, friends in St. Louis
    by SBC Seminary Communications Staff, posted Friday, April 22, 2016 (8 years ago)

    ST. LOUIS (BP) -- Alumni and friends of Southern Baptists' six seminaries will gather Wednesday, June 15, in St. Louis to hear updates from the campuses and renew friendships with classmates and seminary faculty and staff. Read More

  • Seminaries convey highlights to alumni & friends
    by Staff, posted Monday, June 22, 2015 (9 years ago)

    COLUMBUS (BP) -- Alumni awards, reflections on missions and U.S. culture and reports of progress in seminary education highlighted June 17 during luncheons for alumni and friends of Southern Baptist seminaries at the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Read More

  • Key advances reported by SBC seminaries
    by Staff, posted Wednesday, June 17, 2015 (9 years ago)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) –- Presidents of the Southern Baptist Convention's seminaries noted key initiatives as well as enrollment gains in their reports to messengers June 16 at the SBC annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

    This year, all six seminary presidents presented their reports jointly. After the report, each president introduced the next and prayed over him. Read More

  • SCOTUS marriage decision could threaten seminaries
    by David Roach, posted Friday, May 01, 2015 (9 years ago)

    WASHINGTON (BP) -- Southern Baptist seminary leaders are among those expressing concern at the U.S. solicitor general's admission that nationwide legalization of gay marriage could lead to the removal of tax-exempt status from religious institutions that stand for traditional marriage.

    Also expressing concern are the National Religious Broadcasters and the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Read More