Archive for January 2021
‘Legacy professor’ Charles A. Tidwell dies
Charles A. Tidwell, professor of administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1965-1995, died on Jan. 28. He was 89. “We mourn the loss of a cherished professor and friend to countless students over decades of service at Southwestern Seminary,” said President Adam W. Greenway. “I encourage all Southwesterners to be in prayer for the…
Read MoreHOW-TO: Use a Hymnal in Your Worship Planning
Editor’s Note: The following was written by Scott Aniol, associate professor of church music and worship at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. A version of this article originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of Southwestern News. This expanded version first appeared in the Baptist Standard. Many churches recognize the importance of utilizing traditional hymns in corporate worship,…
Read More‘We will never be the church triumphant if we are a people divided,’ Greenway preaches during convocation sermon
“I cannot stress strongly enough how much I have looked forward to this day,” said President Adam W. Greenway during Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s convocation service, Jan. 27, in MacGorman Chapel on the school’s Fort Worth campus—the first chapel gathering of the seminary community in nearly a year. “We have not had on-campus chapel services…
Read MoreRetired Hebrew, Old Testament Professor Harry Hunt dies at 76
Harry B. Hunt Jr., professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1976-2002, died on Jan. 19. He was 76. “Southwestern Seminary offers its condolences to the Hunt family, as well as our gratitude for Dr. Hunt’s service on Seminary Hill,” said President Adam W. Greenway. “I encourage all Southwesterners to…
Read MoreSouthwestern Music Academy open to public for quality musical training
The Southwestern Music Academy (SMA) at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is offering quality musical instruction to children and adults of all ages who wish to grow in musical excellence. Registration is open until Feb. 5 for individuals and families who wish to participate. Founded in 2004, the SMA provides music instruction to people of all…
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