by Andy Burns | Dec 12, 2018 | Students
“Trust the Process” By Andy Burns In 2013, the NBA’s Philadelphia 76’ers began a rebuilding process marshalled by a brand new general manager Sam Hinkie. At first, some questionable moves left some fans feeling uneasy about the future of their beloved “Sixers.” It...
by Emily Childers | Nov 16, 2018 | Students
Unexpected Ministry by Susan King Stepping on to the floor of my tiny apartment, thoughts of my perceived “ministry” are revealed daily. Through the haze of less than optimal sleep, seeking coffee heightens my awareness for my newest discoveries. Initially, I did...
by Emily Childers | Oct 24, 2018 | Students
GST Student Spotlight: Débora Viana Débora is from Pernambuco (state), Brazil. She completed an undergraduate degree in IT from UNICAMP and she is now a master’s student at ACU, pursuing both a MA in Theology and a MS in Social Work. Her...
by Emily Childers | Oct 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Meet Bob (pictured with wife, Anne, a current GST student)! Read on to learn more about his time in the GST and how he is using both his masters in psychology and Master of Divinity(M.Div.). What degree(s) did you pursue at ACU and what year did you graduate? I first...
by Emily Childers | Oct 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Join us in welcoming Dr. Jacob Lollar (M.A.’13), Abilene Christian University’s latest postdoctoral scholar (postdoc). Jacob recently completed his doctoral work at Florida State University (FSU) and is now professionally conducting research at our...
by Emily Childers | Sep 27, 2018 | Students
The Brown Library is pleased to announce that all ACU alumni/ae have access to the ATLASerials PLUS Religion Collection (ATLAS PLUS), a web-based collection of full-text religious and theological journals. This resource is funded for alumni/ae by the Brown Library...
by Emily Childers | Aug 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Beginning my 21styear with the Graduate School of Theology I am reminded again how wonderful it is to welcome new students who are seeking advanced training for all sorts of ministry endeavors. Whether it be preaching, pastoral care, social justice initiatives,...
by Emily Childers | Aug 27, 2018 | Students
Four ACU students (three current GST students) with CSART affiliations attended the Logos conference in Oxford this summer: Brianna Rideout, Dominique Rideout, Ethan Laster, Nathan Jowers. The Logos in Oxford conference supports undergraduate and graduate students and...
by Emily Childers | Aug 22, 2018 | Students
In June, we welcomed the newest Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) cohort to campus. One of the students in this cohort is Tiffany Dahlman. Tiffany is an inspiration to many and we know you will enjoy getting to know a small piece of her story. Tiffany graduated from York...
by Emily Childers | Aug 16, 2018 | Author, Students
Slavery’s Long Shadow: Race and Reconciliation in American Christianity was recently edited by GST alumni and faculty, Dr. Jamey Gorman (M.Div. ’08), Dr. Mark Hamilton (M.Div. ’90) and Dr. Jeff Childers (’89). The editors have brought together 14 contributors (see...
by Emily Childers | Jul 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce that Abilene Christian University is the number one Most Mission Minded Christian College of 2017 according to Christian Universities Online! Check out the announcement here! Scroll all the way through 50 colleges to find ACU at the bottom...
by Brian Anderson | Jun 8, 2018 | Students
One night while hastily completing homework to meet a looming 11:59 pm deadline, I encountered a fit of frustration mingled with panic unlike any I’d endured before. But before divulging the details of my meltdown, allow me to provide some background: In...
by Emily Childers | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each year, the GST graduates, faculty, and staff gather for an awards chapel. This is a time of blessing, encouragement, and affirmation of our student’s gifts and talents. Continue reading to discover the 2018 GST Award recipients and to get to know two...
by Emily Childers | Apr 24, 2018 | GSTalk
What is it like to live in Abilene, Texas? Abilene is known for having a small town feel while also being a relatively large town! It’s actually one of the larger towns in West Texas and is home to approximately 120,000 folks. The area is growing with new movie...
by Sarah Dannemiller | Apr 20, 2018 | Students
On Vocation As I approach the impending deadline of the “rest of my life,” the question of vocation haunts me like a Dickensian specter. The more I am asked the question, the larger it looms, building up an intolerable pressure. Posing such a question inevitably...
by Emily Childers | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Recognizing that graduate studies can be an intimidating expense, we are dedicated to helping you pursue a degree without a heavy financial burden. We recently reduced our tuition costs to make the financial investment in a ministry degree at ACU comparable to similar...
by Tim Sensing | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
A word from our Associate Dean, Dr. Tim Sensing The 2017-2018 academic year is coming to a close. I am completing my twentieth year with the Graduate School of Theology and the past five years as the chief academic officer. Through my time here I do not self-identify...
by Kyle Johnson | Mar 19, 2018 | Students
Diversity Within Unity Ever since taking a Christology course during my undergraduate years, I have loved dwelling on the ways human beings are to reflect God as images of God. More specifically, I enjoy pondering the ways in which the Church, as an aggregate of...
by Emily Childers | Mar 19, 2018 | Author
Dr. Mark Hamilton began teaching at ACU’s Graduate School of Theology in 2000, where he teaches courses in Biblical Hebrew and Old Testament. Dr. Hamilton has two children, Nathan and Hannah, with his lovely wife, Dr. Samjung Kang-Hamilton, who is an adjunct professor...
by Emily Childers | Mar 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Alumni Spotlight: Chris Smith (D.Min., ’08) Chris Smith grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and since then has been active in ministry in Tennessee as well as Kentucky and Texas. He received his BA from Lipscomb University, a M.Div from Harding School of Theology and...
by Rebecca Kello | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Grace of God Every year on Ash Wednesday, those of us in the Christian tradition who follow the Revised Common Lectionary get the same set of passages read to our congregations as we, in our liturgies, remind people that they are dust and to dust they shall return...
by Nathan Pickard | Feb 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Food & the Kingdom of God Part 3 of 3 Read Part 1 and Part 2 here! Spend a short time reading Scripture and quickly we discover food becomes a place where people encounter God. To name a few: Abraham welcoming three strangers, Moses and the elders eating with God...
by Austin Holifield | Jan 24, 2018 | Students
Concerning Palaver Just like you and everyone else, I want to be heard. Just like you and everyone else, I am convinced that I have something to say. Yet who can hear a single voice when there is so much shouting? The answer is here, scribbled in my moleskin journal,...
by Andy Burns | Jan 18, 2018 | Students
My ACU Campus Having completed four semesters in the Masters of Divinity program, perhaps it is a fine time to pause and offer a brief reflection on my experience thus far. My campus is a spare bedroom in my West Virginia home resting, as many West Virginia houses...
by Austin Gurchiek | Jan 12, 2018 | Students
Reflecting on the Past Year Using the New Year as a time to reflect has always captivated me and reflecting on 2017 has even more so because so much has happened personally. For the first time in my life, I moved out of my hometown and I have been challenged scholarly...
by Nathan Pickard | Jan 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Reading Scripture in the Context of a Neighborhood Part 2 of 3 A few years ago, I was sitting with Anna Carter Florence when the question was posed concerning how we read Scripture. I do not remember fully what Florence said, except that she was wondering if the...
