by Erik Masci | Aug 17, 2021 | Students
Student Spotlight Ariel Bloomer Tell us about yourself. I am currently working on two degrees, a Masters of Divinity and an M.A. in Modern and American Christianity. In addition, I am a Graduate Assistant of Discipleship for the Office of Spiritual Formation...
by Erik Masci | Aug 5, 2021 | GSTalk, Professors
Good News in a World of Pandemic Tim Sensing, Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Theology While the pandemic is far from over for various people both nationally and internationally (∆ variant), several innovative practices emerged for corporations, media,...
by Erik Masci | Jul 30, 2021 | Students
Communion After Social Distancing Grace Sosa Of all the things I missed during the height of COVID-19, the one that surprised me most was taking Communion. Sure, my church sent home packets with a Hawaiian Roll and a can of grape juice and led us through Communion...
by Erik Masci | Jul 13, 2021 | Alumni, Students
Does the Old Testament Matter? Rob Kranz, M.A. (’21) A few years ago, a well-known American evangelical pastor made headlines for writing a book in which he asked church leaders: “would you consider unhitching your teaching of what it means to follow...
by Erik Masci | Jun 16, 2021 | Alumni
LEARNING TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS ACROSS TIME AND SPACE Karen Cooke As often as it happens, it still surprises me. A few months ago, the shock came while reading John Chrysostom. I was enjoying learning more about his teachings until I came to the passage...
by Erik Masci | Jun 1, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Host Erik Masci and producer Zane Goggans sit down to talk about what a seminary education looks like for someone who has completed an M.Div. and for someone who is currently working on one. Seminary Isn’t Scary is a podcast...
by Erik Masci | May 25, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Dr. Mark Hamilton discusses what the Old Testament is, what it means for us to share history and Scripture with Judaism, and how we can be better readers of the Hebrew Bible. Seminary Isn’t Scary is a podcast about theological...
by Erik Masci | May 18, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Dr. Doug Foster is an expert in the Stone-Campbell restoration movement in the U.S., the movement that produced the Churches of Christ. He helps us understand this tradition’s history and where it may be going next. Check out Dr. Foster’s biography on Alexander...
by Erik Masci | May 11, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
In this episode we talk to Dr. Melinda Thompson. We discusses original biblical languages, particularly Greek. She helps us understand the difference between translation and interpretation, what exegesis is, and how translation applies to God’s identity. ...
by Erik Masci | May 4, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Dr. Carson Reed, Executive Director of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at ACU, has a lot of experience in congregational ministry and as a church consultant. In this episode, he examines how churches navigate shifting cultural landscapes and what it means to...
by Erik Masci | Apr 27, 2021 | Podcasts, Seminary Isn't Scary
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Childers walks us through the study of church history and discusses what historians do, the formation of the biblical canon, and the importance of historical literacy for our everyday lives. Seminary Isn’t Scary is...
by Erik Masci | Apr 20, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Dr. Frederick Aquino discusses canonical theism, which helps us answer the question, “Do Christians have to comprehend everything about their experience of God in order to be Christians?” Canonical Theism: A Proposal for Theology and the Church by William J. Abraham,...
by Erik Masci | Apr 1, 2021 | Seminary Isn't Scary
Over the years, we’ve noticed a hesitancy toward theological education. We were curious what role it still might have to play in our work, lives, and engagement in Christian ministry. Join us in some conversations about where Christian faith and education meet...
by Erik Masci | Apr 1, 2021 | Alumni
Alumni Spotlight Bradley Steele Tell us about yourself I currently serve as the Lead Minister at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX. My wife, Rebecca, and I have one son, Benjamin, who just turned 16 months old. Every other word he says is...
by Erik Masci | Jan 22, 2021 | Students
Student Spotlight Tess Starman Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Minnesota and currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska. I have my undergraduate degree from Creighton University with a double major in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology. At present, I work as...
by Erik Masci | Jan 8, 2021 | Alumni
The Beauty of Imperfect Ministry By Angie Logan From the time I was a little girl, my dad taught me to work hard and to give my best in everything I do. It may have been an extension of Colossians 3:23 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as...
by Erik Masci | Dec 16, 2020 | Alumni
Alumni Spotlight Steven Brice The first thing you’ll notice about Steven is his smile. I met Steven over Zoom, after approaching him via email for this spotlight (he was very responsive with his replies, by the way). His smile set a warm and deliberate tone for...
by Erik Masci | Dec 4, 2020 | Author, Students
“I Thought I Knew How To Think…”: How Seminary Revitalized My Spiritual and Intellectual Life By Wesley Erickson Throughout my life I was told to guard my heart above all else and for good reason. I am and always will be a wanderer. My mother knew the tendencies of...
by Erik Masci | Oct 22, 2020 | Announcements, Professors
Honor, Shame, and the Gospel Dr. Chris Flanders, Associate Professor of Missions at the Graduate School of Theology, worked as co-editor and contributor to the collection of essays. Find out more about the book and the growing conversation below. ...
by Erik Masci | Oct 16, 2020 | Students
Student Spotlight Dre Traybore Dre is working on his Master of Divinity through the Graduate School of Theology’s online program and he is an Associate Minister at Mt. Pisgah MBC. Recently, he has been involved in pulling together ecumenical efforts in...
by Erik Masci | Oct 13, 2020 | Announcements, Professors
The newest issue of Missio Dei is out and has deep connections, both past and current, with the GST. Assistant editor, Dr. Chris Flanders, Associate Professor of Missions in the GST, served as the guest editor for this recent issue on honor-shame issues in missions...
by Erik Masci | Sep 3, 2020 | Alumni
Alumni Spotlight Matt Soper Tell us a bit about yourself. I grew up in New Orleans in a nominally church-going family but had a powerful conversion experience just before my senior year at Rhodes College and was baptized in 1983 at the DeGaulle Ave....
by Erik Masci | Aug 27, 2020 | Announcements, Professors
Abilene Christian University announces the opening of The Center for Baptist Studies as part of the Graduate School of Theology (GST). Dr. Myles Werntz, presently the T. B. Maston Chair of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology at Logsdon School of Theology, will be...
by Erik Masci | Aug 6, 2020 | Students
Student Spotlight Kerri Smilie Tell us a little about yourself. I’m originally from Harrisonburg, VA but currently live near Charlotte, NC with my husband Paul and our three little boys- Nathan (7), Lawson (4) and Joel (6mos). Currently I am a full...
by Erik Masci | May 22, 2020 | Announcements, GSTalk, Professors, Students
A Word From the Dean By Dr. Tim Sensing “PPE” “C0VID-19” “Pandemic” “Social Distancing” “Essential Workers” “Epidemiology” “Quarantine” “N95 Respirators” “Masks” “Testing” “Ventilators” “Supply Chains” “Re-Opening” “Depression” “Negative Markets” “Coronavirus”...
by Erik Masci | May 5, 2020 | Announcements, Professors
The Graduate School of Theology Welcomes Dr. Mason Lee As New Director of the Contextual Education Program Dr. Mason Lee was chosen to lead the Graduate School of Theology’s Contextual Education Program as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology. Mason...
