Posts by Alex Sibley
Newly revised professional doctoral program ‘prioritizes formation of the whole student’
A revised program structure along with new and refreshed concentrations have poised the professional doctoral program at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to be “the premiere program among evangelical institutions of higher learning,” says Coleman Ford, director of professional doctoral studies. Both the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) and Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.) have been…
Read MoreAmidst COVID-19 crisis, Fort Worth church reaches community through drive-thru food pantry, prayer tent
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are struggling to find reliable means of feeding their families. Upon seeing this need in their own Fort Worth community, Southcliff Baptist Church, with volunteer help from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has responded by partnering with the Tarrant Area Food Bank to establish a drive-thru…
Read MoreSouthwestern Seminary ‘virtual choir’ bridges pandemic division
Nearly 70 students and faculty from The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have collaborated as a “virtual choir” to record a legacy hymn, “Be Thou My Vision,” uniting an array of Christian voices and musicians to inspire the body of Christ during this time of separation caused by COVID-19. The video was released online today. “One of…
Read MoreFROM THE HILL: Ross discusses strategies for reopening churches after COVID; Caldwell examines how past pandemics have affected the church
“From the Hill” is a regular series highlighting the work of The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s faculty. Check back here regularly to find articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, and more. s “Video Stream Preaching”, David L. Allen (distinguished professor of preaching, director of the Southwestern Center for Text-Driven Preaching, George W. Truett Chair of Ministry) interviewed on Salty Believer podcast “What…
Read MoreStudent Emergency Assistance Fund supports Southwesterners affected by COVID-19
The Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides support for students adversely affected by crisis or emergency. The fund existed prior to the coronavirus pandemic, but recent events have caused the school’s administrators and Office of Institutional Advancement to place special emphasis upon it in order to meet the needs…
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