Posts by Alex Sibley
Be devoted to truth, no matter cost, Greenway charges in first-ever doctoral chapel
Nearly 70 students from various doctoral programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—and others participating via Zoom—attended a first-ever chapel service held specifically for doctoral students, Jan. 8. President Adam W. Greenway addressed the students, preaching from Philippians 4:8-9, framing what it should look like for each individual—as both a Christian and a student—to faithfully respond…
Read MoreFROM THE HILL: Naylor reflects on service in India, Aniol discusses gratitude in worship
“From the Hill” is a regular series highlighting the work of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s faculty. Check back here regularly to find articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, and more. “FIRST-PERSON: When are the 12 days of Christmas?” (article on Baptist Press), by Scott Aniol, associate professor of church music and worship, worship doctoral studies director “With a…
Read MoreESSAY: The future of Christian higher education
Editor’s Note: The following was written by David S. Dockery, distinguished professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. This article originally appeared in the fall 2020 issue of Southwestern News. Christian higher education is grounded in the deep realities of the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:37-39) and the commission of the resurrected Christ, who calls us…
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Southwestern Seminary and Scarborough College Family
Dear Fellow Southwesterners: “Have Southern Baptists forgotten the Ninth Commandment?” That jarring question was posed to me in a recent letter written by a recipient of our seminary’s Southwestern News magazine. Sadly, it seems the correspondent was not making a mere rhetorical inquiry. His probe about the Decalogue’s penultimate commandment, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against…
Read MoreIn 2020, Southwestern Seminary remained committed to rigorous academics, practical focus despite COVID-19 limitations
Established in 1908 and making its home in Fort Worth, Texas, since 1910, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has never abandoned its task of equipping men and women to live their calling in fulfillment of the Great Commission. Even in 2020, a year marked by civil unrest and a global pandemic, Southwestern remained true to its…
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