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“The Department of Justice has notified Southwestern Seminary that the investigation into the handling of sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention has concluded with no actions against the seminary. For more than two years, Southwestern fully cooperated with the DOJ throughout the investigation and is pleased that there were no findings of wrongdoing against…

Since November 2022, Southwestern Seminary has fully cooperated with the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention’s response to sexual abuse. With the criminal justice process now complete regarding the charges against Matt Queen, we are hopeful that the investigation will soon reach its conclusion, allowing all parties to move forward. Our prayers…

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary released today the institution’s most recent Composite Financial Index (CFI) score of +3.0, an “objective” metric that “quantifies the significant progress made in the past 28 months,” President David S. Dockery said in a statement. CFI is a “standard measuring tool used by the U.S. Department of Education and almost all…

Due to anticipated inclement weather, Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10. All classes will be held virtually, as will New Student Orientation, scheduled for Jan. 10. The Church Fair, also scheduled for Jan. 10, is rescheduled for Jan. 21 at noon. In accordance with…

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary releases the following statements in response to the plea agreement the Department of Justice has entered with former faculty member Matt Queen. For previous statements issued by the seminary about this matter, please see here and here. “From the beginning, Southwestern Seminary has fully cooperated with the Department of Justice in…