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News of Beeson Divinity School

Phil Ryken reminds graduates of the “urgency of our Gospel task” as Beeson celebrates spring commencement
Study and Service: Beeson grad shares story of working and studying at Beeson
Learning to Trust: Beeson graduate testifies to God’s faithfulness
Spring 2025 Massey award recipient delivers sermon during annual awards chapel service
Shooting Two: Britton Johnson shares joint degree journey
Beeson Divinity School to offer apologetics concentration in 2026
Sandra Richter delivers annual Biblical Studies Lectures
World Christianity Focus Week speaker shares news from Iran, encourages perseverance
“Look for the Punch” – Conger Lectures speaker encourages preachers
Alumnus of the year shares benefits of Beeson Divinity School education
Interprofessional Practice in Action at Samford University’s Case Competition
President of Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary visits Beeson
Beeson Divinity School receives major gift to fund full-tuition scholarships
Beeson to host preaching conference featuring Alister McGrath, others
Samford Receives Historic $5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Invigorate Rural, Small-Town Churches
Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
Beeson celebrates fall 2024 commencement
Last Doctor of Ministry student shares his story
From teacher to student: Beeson student Ava Chaney goes from one classroom to another
Trombley follows God’s call to “launch into the deep”
Schnupp named Massey Award winner
Beeson professor Chip Hardy releases new Old Testament survey
Mickey Mattox delivers annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Laing reflects on sabbatical, upcoming projects
Acclaimed authors share thoughts on technology, faith and more
Beeson adds two new endowed scholarships
Dawson pastor, Beeson staff member reflect on friendship
Samford Unveils $85 Million Recreation, Wellness & Athletics Complex That 'Stands Among the Best' Facilities in the Nation
Beeson Alumnus Helping Break Cycles of Poverty
A Conversation with Chip Hardy and Alex Kirk
Beeson hosting two events to strengthen pastors and their families
Samford University Garners 3 Top 10 National Rankings in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 List of Best Colleges
Beeson hosts “Samford on Mission” discussion
A Conversation with Brady Graves
Beeson welcomes new faculty, students during opening convocation
'Gratitude' Permeates During Samford's 183rd Opening Convocation
Beeson Divinity Studies celebrates 20 years since publication
Beeson in the News: Smith, Walker featured
Beeson Divinity School names Timothy Tennent new Methodist Chair of Divinity
The Wisdom of Augustine on the Spiritual Formation of Preachers
The Rock and Reed Challenge
Photographing the Stars: Beeson alumnus takes camera to creation
Dr. Cecelia Ann Walker named 2024 Beeson Alumna of the Year
Beeson holds preaching conference to honor Robert Smith Jr.
Samford Through and Through: Bass Family Continues Legacy at Samford
Beeson a “place of flourishing and ministry” to new graduate’s family
Finding Her Voice: Beeson graduate tells her story of God’s faithfulness
Beeson celebrates spring commencement with 22 graduates
A Preaching Life: Robert Smith Jr. reflects on life and ministry upon retirement
“Preach the Word!” Massey Award winner charges peers to have courage in ministry
Beeson's Global Center Hosts Timothy Tennent for World Christianity Focus Week
Beeson announces addition of two Old Testament professors
Beeson professor Pasquarello to retire at end of year
Celebrating Grace: Eastman points students toward Christ in Biblical Studies lectures
Ripkens share “non-negotiables” from persecuted church
Beeson’s Center for Women in Ministry to host event focused on early church mothers
Beeson to host inaugural preaching conference in honor of Robert Smith Jr.
Remembering Timothy Keller Affirms Samford’s Mission
The Problem of Evil is Always Personal: How Lament Invites Us into Deeper Hope
The Gospel Coalition features Robert Smith Jr.
Robert Smith records audio Bible
SBC president encourages students, community to pursue unity
“The Best Story to Tell” – Recapping the Conger Lectures
A Samford Love Story: From Classmates to Coworkers
Beeson Divinity School to host three distinct lectures this spring
Samford University Provost Distinguished Lecture Returns March 14
Beeson to host Christ-centered counseling event, open house
Samford, Beeson alumni elected to serve Alabama Baptists
SBC President Bart Barber to visit Beeson
Beeson Divinity School bids goodbye to three friends, colleagues
Global Center and Hodges Chapel receive renovations
Beeson faculty, advisory board member win awards in annual book competitions
Beeson graduate testifies to God’s faithfulness during challenging seminary journey
Beeson Divinity School celebrates 17 graduates during fall commencement
Kristofer Labenske receives James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award
Oleg Turlac named Beeson Divinity School Alumnus of the Year
Samford University receives $1.2 million grant to promote compelling preaching
Samford Celebrates 182nd Opening Convocation
Beeson Alum, Ed Stetzer, Appointed to Lead Biola’s Theology School
Endowed Scholarship Aims to Support Women in Ministry
Julius Kim Tells Beeson Graduates to ‘Humbly Point Others’ to Jesus
Beeson to offer new Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
Timothy George Serves as President of the Evangelical Theological Society in Its 75th Year
Award-winning Apologist Joshua Chatraw Joins Beeson Faculty
Beeson Divinity School Adds a Master of Theology Degree, Evening Courses
Global Methodist Church Approves Beeson Divinity School As Recommended Seminary
Couple Endows Scholarship for Missionaries in Honor of Longtime Sunday School Teachers
Beeson Student Says Beeson Alumni Have Been ‘Role Models,’ Shaped Her Love for the Bible and Her Calling
President of Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary Visits Beeson Divinity School, Gives Report on War
Beeson Professor Plans to Leave Legacy
Samford Recognizes 330 Graduates During Winter Commencement Ceremonies
Beeson Divinity Graduate Translates 5th Century Work of Theologian Cyril of Alexandria
Missionary’s Legacy Carried on Through Samford Scholarship Recipient
Archbishop of Rwanda Exhorts Beeson Divinity Graduates to ‘Go and Be Fruitful’
Beeson Divinity School Preparing to Launch Ph.D. in Theology for the Church
Rwandan Archbishop to Give Commencement Sermon
Speaker Reminds Divinity Students of Their ‘Most Important Work’ During Go Global Missions Emphasis Week
Samford’s Beauty of God Conference Gathers Diverse Group of Ministry Practitioners to Campus
Ian McFarland of Emory University’s Candler School of Theology to Deliver Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Robert Smith Jr. Receives Prestigious Legacy Award from Baylor University’s Truett Seminary
Bryant Wright to Speak at Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Go Global Missions Emphasis Week
Beeson Grad Follows Call to Train Pastors, Plant Churches in Ecuador
‘We Need More, Better Leaders,’ Says Beeson Divinity School Dean Douglas Sweeney During Fall Opening Convocation
“The Life of David” to be the Focus of Beeson Divinity School’s Fall 2022 Chapel Series
New Scholarship Honors Preaching Gift of Reginald Calvert, Promotes Racial Reconciliation
Beeson Divinity School’s Marketing and Communication Receives Top Awards for Work in 2021
Beeson Alumni Commit Lives to Orphan Care Ministry
Samford Hosts 2022 Baptist World Alliance Annual Gathering
Beeson Grad Plants International Church in Birmingham
Longtime Minister Bob Hutto Named Beeson Divinity School Alumnus of the Year
Parisian Pastor Reflects on How Beeson Prepared Him for International Church Work
Samford Awards Degrees to 1,287 Students
Mark Dever Tells Beeson Divinity Graduates the Telos of Their Life, Ministry is the Glory of God
Five Master of Divinity Students Receive Awards for Outstanding Achievement in 2021-22
Samford to Hold Five Commencement Ceremonies April 29-30 to Celebrate Graduates
Mark Dever to Deliver Beeson Divinity School’s Spring Commencement Address
Founder of Daymark Pastoral Counseling Named Beeson Divinity School’s Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Samford Appoints Tyshawn Gardner to Lead Preministerial Scholars Program
Beeson Divinity School to Host Enoch Wan for World Christianity Focus Week, April 5-7
Beeson graduate invests in Ukraine relief, a mission dear to his heart
Beeson Divinity School Names Jonathan Linebaugh as Anglican Chair of Divinity, Director of the Institute of Anglican Studies
Hutchens Scholarship Recipient Meets Benefactors
New endowment honors brief life of Zoe Karis Walker, helps ensure permanency for Center for Women in Ministry
SBC President Ed Litton Says ‘Gospel Requires Us to Love One Another’ During Beeson Divinity School’s Chapel Service
Robert Yarbrough to Deliver 2022 Biblical Studies Lectures
Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy of Theology Spring Courses Begin Feb. 21
Michael P. Knowles to Give 2022 Annual Preaching Lectures Feb. 1-3
Beeson Divinity School’s Spring 2022 Opening Convocation Emphasizes the ‘Beauty of God’
'Art and Beauty in the Bible' to be the Focus of Beeson Divinity School’s Spring 2022 Chapel Series
Kim Exhorts Graduates to Be Ready for ‘The Interruptions of God’ During Fall Commencement
Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, to Deliver Divinity Commencement Address, Dec. 10
Beeson Divinity School’s Advisory Board Honors Outgoing Chair, Announces New Co-Chairs
Beeson Divinity’s Founding Dean Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth
Son Creates Scholarship to Honor the Memory, Kindness of His Mother
Samford to Host Science and Theology Conference
Award-winning Scholar Michael McClymond to Deliver Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Beeson Divinity School Faculty, Alumni Edit New ESV Concise Study Bible
Beeson Divinity’s Dean Douglas Sweeney Reminds Community of God’s Providence During Opening Convocation
Beeson Divinity School’s Fall 2021 Chapel Series to Feature ‘Tokens of the Providence of God in Times of Trouble’
New Scholarship Provides Aid for Samford Students Pursuing Careers in Redemptive Entrepreneurship  
Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy of Theology Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Beeson’s Women in Ministry Center Hosts First Conference
Beeson grad from Russia says God ‘providentially’ orchestrated his path from nonbelief to church work
Samford Awards 1,340 Degrees to Class of 2021 During Five Ceremonies
New Jennifer Rash Scholarship Will Offer Aid to Southern Baptist Women, Other Minorities at Beeson Divinity School
Divinity Graduates Charged to ‘Stand Firm’ by American Missionary Imprisoned in Turkey in First In-Person Commencement Since Pandemic
Spring 2021 Graduate Isaiah Cruz to Use Divinity Degree in Humanitarian Work
New Scholarship Honors Memory of Pastor, Doctoral Student Gregory Tippins
Samford Celebrates its Class of 2020 with an In-Person Ceremony, Reception
Five Students Recognized for Outstanding Achievement in 2020-21
Freed American Pastor who was Imprisoned in Turkey to Give Beeson Divinity Commencement Address
Distinguished Alum Dedicates His Life to Giving Students in Liberia What Someone Else Gave Him
Beeson Divinity School Announces New Certificate for Wesleyan Students
Christopher Seitz to Give Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Biblical Studies Lectures, March 23-25
Jared Alcántara to Give Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Preaching Lectures, Feb. 23-25
Beeson Divinity School Establishes New Center for Women in Ministry
Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy of Theology Announces Spring Schedule
Sweeney, Den Hartog Contribute to New Book of Devotionals
Samford Creates Accelerated Undergraduate Pathway to Master of Divinity
New Student Scholarship to Honor Beeson Divinity School Longtime Faculty Member Robert Smith Jr.
Samford M.Div./M.B.A. Alumnus Chosen to Lead Newly Formed Hope Community Church
Beeson Staff Member Earns Master of Divinity After 24 Years, Wins Student Preaching Award
Walker Shares the Power in Seeking Help During ‘For the Good’ Interview
Prestigious Faculty Receives Awards
Beeson Divinity School’s Thriving Pastors Initiative Names Stephen Johnson Associate Director
Walker Named Samford Trustee; Officers, Eight Members Reelected
Marketing and Communication Division Receives Record Number of Regional, National Awards
Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy Announces Virtual Fall 2020 Schedule
Beeson Divinity School Names Two Alumnae for Annual Awards
Beeson Divinity School Holds Fall Opening Convocation with New COVID-19 Regulations
Beeson Divinity School Graduates Twenty-one Students in Its First-Ever Virtual Commencement
Beeson Launches First Annual African American Ministry Emphasis Month, Minority Student Fellowship
Beeson Divinity School Becomes Approved Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Seminary
Gerald McDermott
"Spiritual First Responders:" How Hospital Chaplains are Playing a Crucial Role During COVID-19
Beeson Divinity School Recognizes Five Students for Outstanding Achievement in 2019-20
Beeson Divinity Alumni Adapt to Changing Ministry During COVID-19
Beeson Alum’s Church Offers Drive-Thru Communion to Parishioners
Beeson Divinity Students Help to Meet Needs of Midfield Community During COVID-19 Crisis
Center for Biblical Studies Honors Samford Old Testament Scholars
Samford’s Beeson Divinity Installs Douglas A. Sweeney as School’s Second Dean
Beeson Divinity School to Focus on the Permanence of God’s Word in Chapel this Spring
Beeson Divinity’s African-American Ministry Emphasis to Begin Next Month
Russell Moore Bids Divinity Graduates to View Ministry in the 'Way of the Cross'
Beeson Divinity School Launches Marketing Campaign, Announces New Initiatives
General James M. Hutchens’ legacy to continue at Beeson Divinity School with new scholarship for military chaplains in his name
Kapic to Present Beeson’s Reformation Heritage Lectures
Beeson’s Annual Global Missions Week Features Renowned Missiologist, Anthropologist Miriam Adeney
Jewish Roots of Christianity focus of second Annual Anglican Theology Conference
Timothy George’s Legacy Continues through Fully-endowed Scholarship in His Name
Beeson Divinity School's New Dean Lays Out Vision, Plans in Opening Convocation Address
Beeson Divinity School Announces Fall 2019 Chapel Theme, Schedule
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School Appoints New Associate Dean, Doctor of Ministry Director, Divinity Faculty
Beeson Divinity School’s Lay Academy Announces Fall, Jan Schedule
Samford University Provost New Lecture Series Explores Faith and Higher Education
Beeson Divinity School’s Founding Dean Congratulates ‘Class of Perseverance’ in Last Address as Dean
Beeson Divinity School Awards Students for Outstanding Achievement for 2018-19 Academic Year
Beeson Divinity School’s Second Annual Anglican Theology Conference to Discuss ‘Jewish Roots of Christianity’
Douglas Sweeney Named Dean of Samford’s Beeson Divinity School
French Baptist New Testament Scholar Valérie Duval-Poujol to Present the Biblical Studies Lectures
Abraham Kuruvilla to Present Annual Conger Preaching Lectures
Michael Pasquarello Installed as First Methodist Chair of Divinity during Opening Convocation
Beeson Divinity School’s Doctor of Ministry Program Names New Director, Focuses on Christian Preaching
Samford Hosts the Disability and the Church Conference
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School to Host Conference on Racial Reconciliation with The Institute on Religion and Democracy
Gignilliat and Robertson Earn SoCon All-Conference Awards
‘Serve the purpose of God in this generation,’ Elijah Brown Tells Samford’s Beeson Divinity Graduates
‘We must always be reforming,’ says theologian Kevin Vanhoozer during Beeson Divinity School’s 30th annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School Receives Million-dollar Grant to Create New Thriving Pastors Program
Prominent Protestant Theologian Kevin J. Vanhoozer to Give 30th Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures Oct. 30-31
Author, Missionary Nik Ripken Recounts the Martyrdom Story of Bishop Haik during Go Global
Beeson Divinity School’s Inaugural Anglican Theology Conference Receives International Attention
Fisher Humphreys to Present Holley-Hull Lectures Oct. 16-18
Dockery calls the church to ‘live between gospel and culture’ in Beeson Divinity School’s Opening Convocation address
Beeson’s Lay Academy of Theology Announces Fall 2018 Schedule
Beeson Divinity School to Focus on Martyrdom in Community Worship During Fall 2018
Beeson Divinity School Welcomed Scholars, Theologians to Lecture Last Spring
Pasquarello Named Beeson Divinity's Methodist Chair of Divinity, Director of Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute
Beeson Divinity School Announces Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School Founding Dean to Step Down in 2019
Samford Celebrates Historic Milestones During Spring Commencement
Eight Receive Samford’s Hull Grants for Christian Scholarship for 2018-19
David Eldridge Challenges Beeson Divinity Graduates to Become Ministers Who Are Neighbors
Beeson Divinity School Honors Six Students for Outstanding Achievement
World-renowned Scholar James M. Houston Speaks on Faith, Dementia at Samford University
Beeson Divinity School awards six students for outstanding achievement for 2017-18 academic year
Beeson Divinity’s Founding Dean Timothy George Receives Festschrift
Beavers, Mauldin Receive Beeson Divinity School’s 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Samford Announces Speakers, Schedule for Spring Commencement Activities
A fulfilling ministry: Lyle Dorsett to retire after 12 years
Samford Announces 2018-19 Tuition and Fees
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School Receives $250,000 Sustainability Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Marketing and Communication Division Brings Home Regional, National Awards
Beeson Divinity Faculty Remembers Billy Graham
Samford To Graduate Approximately 1,300 in May Ceremonies
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School to Host Anglican Theology Conference in September
Beeson’s Lay Academy of Theology Starts Spring Classes
Beeson Divinity School Announces Stefana Dan Laing as New Faculty Member, Theological Librarian
Samford University Features Study Leave Program for Pastors
Internationally Known Ethicist Robert Benne to Speak at Samford
Fall Commencement Address: ‘Respect Everyone’
Winter Commencement Ceremonies to Recognize 351 Graduates
Samford Honors 11 Students With 2017 Mann Awards for Leadership and Character
“One Samford, Forever Samford” Celebrated at Annual Homecoming Candlelight Dinner
Samford Well-Positioned as National Leader in Higher Education, Westmoreland Tells Forum
Beeson Divinity School's Reformation 500th Anniversary Celebration Includes Worship, Service, Lectures
Robert Smith Jr. Marks 20 Years at Beeson Divinity School, Receives Prestigious Preaching Award
Samford Plans First-Ever Emergency Readiness Day Sept. 20
Leading protestant theologians offer a new confession on Reformation’s 500th anniversary
Samford Announces Ninth Consecutive Record Enrollment
Weather Update: Normal Operations on Sept. 11 and 12
‘Pray as Well as Preach,’ Andrew Pearson Tells Students During Beeson Divinity School’s Opening Convocation
Beeson Divinity School to Commemorate 500th Protestant Reformation Anniversary
Beeson Divinity School Lay Academy of Theology Starts Fall Classes
Ronald Sterling to Serve as Lecturer, Director of Student Services for Beeson Divinity School
Beeson Divinity School Receives Third Kern Grant
Beeson Divinity School Graduates Challenged to Stay Connected to Jesus in Ministry
Six Students Recognized for Outstanding Achievement
Evangelical Christian Author Os Guinness Makes First Trip to Beeson Divinity School
Samford’s Beeson Divinity School Honors Three Alumni of the Year
Samford to Graduate Approximately 1,237 in May
Author Os Guinness to Speak at Beeson Divinity School
Christian George to Give Preaching Lectures Feb. 28–March 2
Beeson Divinity School Announces New Anglican Intensives Program
Bonhoeffer Saw American Racism During Year of Study at Union Seminary
Updated Campus Master Plan Sets Course for Samford University’s Future
‘All work is God’s work’ New York Times Bestseller Tim Keller Tells Samford Crowd
“Reformation Celebration” Featuring Composer K. Lee Scott Set for Nov. 1
Archbishop of Nigeria to Present Beeson Divinity’s Reformation Heritage Lectures
Beeson Divinity School Students Celebrate Second Annual Finkenwalde Day
Beeson Divinity Dean to Lead Tour in Honor of 500th Protestant Reformation Anniversary
A Student's Perspective
Borthwick to Headline Beeson Divinity School’s Annual Missions Emphasis
Tim Keller Event Tickets Available Starting Aug. 22
Divinity School Shares 300th Beeson Podcast
Department of Social Work Partners with Beeson Divinity School to Prepare Graduates for Proclamation and Demonstration of the Gospel
Beeson Divinity School to Offer New Missions Certificate
Divinity Graduates Challenged to Give ‘Distinctively Christian’ Witness to the World
Jorgenson is Lecturer for Annual Auchmuty Series
 
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