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Oklahoma law requires freedom of speech training on college campuses
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (320+ words) A new Oklahoma law will require first-year undergraduate and graduate students to undergo training on freedom of speech and bars public colleges and universities from viewpoint discrimination in their dealings with student organizations or student-sponsored events, including religious ones. Senate…...
SACSCOC: SWBTS 'now in full compliance,' accreditation restored
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (538+ words) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "is now in full compliance with all accreditation expectations" of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) following action by the SACSCOC board on June 11, President David S. Dockery announced in a letter…...
Southeastern remains focused on Great Commission, Akin says in final report as president
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (378+ words) In his 23rd and final report to messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College, noted the seminary's strength, specifically marked by increased enrollment across all degree programs. "What I…...
Gateway Seminary growing more than ever, Groza says during annual meeting
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (298+ words) Gateway Seminary has seen "remarkable evidence of God's faithfulness" in the past year seminary president Adam Groza told messengers to the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando on June 9. This spring, Gateway celebrated its highest enrollment ever. With an expansive and…...
Liberty University says latest Falwell lawsuit 'without merit"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) Jerry "Trey" Falwell III, a former Liberty University vice president and the son of Becki and Jerry Falwell Jr. , filed a lawsuit in April against the Christian school in Lynchburg, Virginia, saying its leaders violated his 15-year employment contract. In…...
Liberty University refutes latest Falwell lawsuit, calling it 'without merit"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) Jerry "Trey" Falwell III, a former Liberty University vice president and the son of Becki and Jerry Falwell Jr. , filed a lawsuit in April against the Christian school in Lynchburg, Virginia, saying its leaders violated his 15-year employment contract. In…...
Baylor continues 'collegial and collaborative' discussions with BGCT
2+ week, 1+ day ago (422+ words) We had a conversation with our board this morning about the conversations that are ongoing, and I think, much like the ones that Julio had with his board, our board is supportive of those conversations continuing. We'll keep them updated…...
'Mission-minded' Venture Teams equip teens to be missional
2+ week, 5+ day ago (772+ words) For years, the Tennessee Woman's Missionary Union has made a difference in the lives of students. "In 2021, the Tennessee Woman's Missionary Union launched the Tennessee Youth Venture Team for 10th-12th grade high school students who are actively involved in missions and…...
'Challenging times': BGCT Executive Board addresses Baylor relationship
3+ week, 1+ day ago (791+ words) During its May meeting, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board heard reports concerning the relationship between Baylor University and the convention, as well as budgetary concerns expected to have a significant impact within the next couple of years....
'Best days. .. not in the past': Greenway grateful as SWBTS honors him with presidential portrait
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (623+ words) We want to welcome back to the Southwestern campus the ninth president," said President David S. Dockery, whose'presidential portrait was unveiled last month in a ceremony'held in the Rotunda of the B. H. Carroll Memorial Building. Everyone in the room is aware of…...