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Ripkens share “non-negotiables” from persecuted church
As part of the Global Voices lecture series at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School on March 14, Nik and Ruth Ripken shared lessons they learned from the persecuted church after interviewing more than 600 persecuted believers in more than 70 countries.
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Beeson’s Center for Women in Ministry to host event focused on early church mothers
The Center for Women in Ministry at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host an event on March 22 titled, “Learning from Our Church Mothers,” showcasing the lives and work of some of the leading women of the early-church era.
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Beeson to host inaugural preaching conference in honor of Robert Smith Jr.
In April, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host its inaugural preaching conference, honoring the legacy and ministries of longtime Beeson professor Robert Smith Jr. as he prepares to retire.
 
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Remembering Timothy Keller Affirms Samford’s Mission
On the night of Feb. 20, the Samford University community gathered in Reid Chapel for Remembering Timothy Keller: An Evening with Collin Hansen. The 13th annual Tom and Marla Corts Distinguished Author Series delivered on its promise to provide this year’s attendees with an intimate look into the life and legacy of one of the 21st century’s most influential church leaders, Rev. Timothy Keller.
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The Problem of Evil is Always Personal: How Lament Invites Us into Deeper Hope
Emily Knight, Beeson's recruitment coordinator and alumni relations officer, recently wrote a post for the North American Mission Board, "The Problem of Evil is Always Personal: How Lament Invites Us into Deeper Hope."
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The Gospel Coalition features Robert Smith Jr.
The Gospel Coalition recently published a story about Robert Smith Jr., the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, detailing God's faithfulness in the midst of personal tragedy and reflecting on his life and career as he prepares to retire at the end of this academic year.
 
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Robert Smith records audio Bible
Beeson professor Robert Smith Jr. recently recorded an audio version of the ESV translation of the Bible.
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SBC president encourages students, community to pursue unity
Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber spent time Feb. 12 encouraging Beeson Divinity School students and preaching about building unity.
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“The Best Story to Tell” – Recapping the Conger Lectures
Pastor Jeremy Treat shared lessons with Beeson students and guests on how to preach Christ in a post-Christian context during the recent Conger Biblical Preaching Lectures.
 
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A Samford Love Story: From Classmates to Coworkers
Victoria and Brady Graves love doing life and ministry together. Their story began while they were pursuing undergraduate degrees at Samford University. Now, they work together at Beeson Divinity School, serving those called into ministry.
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Beeson Divinity School to host three distinct lectures this spring
Each spring, Beeson Divinity School hosts the Conger Preaching Lectures and the Biblical Studies Lectures. Next week, the school will add the Reformation Anglicanism Lecture to that list.
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Samford University Provost Distinguished Lecture Returns March 14
Samford University's Office of the Provost Distinguished Lecture series returns on Thursday, March 14, in partnership with Howard College of Arts and Sciences Department of Biblical and Religious Studies. Nijay K. Gupta, PhD, a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, will be the guest speaker.
 
 

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