by Tim Sensing | Feb 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Three GST students have been selected to present at the annual Stone-Campbell Journal Conference April 9-11. This conference brings scholars and students from across the country both from schools affiliated with the Stone-Campbell Movement and beyond–including...
by Tim Sensing | Jan 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Dr. Jeff Childers, the Carmichael-Walling Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity in the Graduate School of Theology at ACU, has been invited to participate in a special workshop occurring at Princeton University in January 2015. A group of eight scholars...
by Tim Sensing | Dec 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Jeff Childers, the Carmichael-Walling Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity in the Graduate School of Theology at ACU, has been invited to lecture in Norway in December 2014. A select group of scholars from various parts of the world will gather as...
by Tim Sensing | Nov 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Commitment to churches is a priority at Abilene Christian University. A new affordability initiative, which launches next summer in ACU’s Graduate School of Theology, is the latest in a series of efforts to build upon that commitment. Beginning in the 2015-2016...
by Tim Sensing | Aug 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to James Thompson on his new book The Church According to Paul: Rediscovery Community Conformed to Christ. The book is a wonderful addition to his other titles also published by Baker Academic (Pastoral Ministry according to Paul; Moral Formation...
by Tim Sensing | Aug 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our program is built on the fine reputation of our faculty and the quality of the curriculum. I am often asked about the various degree offerings. Below are several pdf brochures describing the various GST degrees. MDIV MA CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MA GLOBAL SERVICE Master...
by Tim Sensing | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Abilene Christian University’s M.A. in Christian Ministry was recently recognized as one of “The Top 20 Online Theology Master’s Degree Programs” by TheBestSchools.org. Here is the link to that...
by Tim Sensing | May 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Mission Alive team is excited to announce a partnership between Abilene Christian University and Storyline Christian Community – a Dallas, Texas church planting in the Mission Alive community. See original website here. Storyline will serve as one of...
by Tim Sensing | May 16, 2014 | Students
The Graduate School of Theology has a long history of educating students while they serve in local congregations. Whether it’s a youth minister across town, a preacher in the Metroplex, or an intern working part-time for a rural congregation, we’ve always tried to...
by Tim Sensing | May 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
ACU’s new Master of Arts in Global Service offers a unique combination of features among distance education and ATS accredited degrees. Students learn in the context of their choice with a group of peers and skilled mentors. They deepen their spiritual rhythms and...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Ken Cukrowski, Dean of the College of Biblical Studies, announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Hamilton as the new Onstead Chair. Mark brings a record of success as a scholar, teacher, administrator, and churchman. His recent appointment as the Gitin Distinguished...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the fall of 2014, the GST will roll out two enhanced degree formats for the Masters of Divinity (MDiv) degree. The MDiv is a comprehensive program in theological studies designed to prepare graduates to serve as congregational ministers, Christian educators, campus...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track position in New Testament, beginning in the Fall 2015. Rank is open, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The successful candidate should...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 22, 2014 | GST Events
On Thursday, April 17, the GST hosted a campus reception honoring James Thompson’s 21 year career at ACU. James served 9 years as the GST’s Associate Dean and holds the Onstead Chair for Biblical Studies. He is a loved professor emphasizing Hebrews,...
by Tim Sensing | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Mark Hamilton (http://www.acu.edu/academics/gst/faculty/hamilton.html), professor of Old Testament for the Graduate School of Theology, was named the Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professor, Albright Institute for Archaeological Research for Fall 2014. The honor is...
by Tim Sensing | Mar 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Continuing Education for Faculty Continuing education for seminary faculty used to be based on keeping up with your primary area of study: reading, publication, guild conferences, and the like. Unfortunately, that is no longer enough. Today, faculty must not only...
by Tim Sensing | Feb 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Recently, Drs. Ken Cukrowski, Mark Hamilton, and Samjung Kang-Hamilton spoke at a conference in Zagreb Croatia. The local newscast reported on the conference. YouTube Newscast Biblijski institut News – February 2014 A Word From the Director...
by Tim Sensing | Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Mason Lee on being selected the winner of the Isaac Errett Award for the 2014 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference. The award is given to one graduate student each year for producing the best study on a Stone-Campbell history subject chosen from...
by Tim Sensing | Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to two former and one current ACU student who are presenting at the Dorushe Conference at Duke next month! The Fifth Dorushe Graduate Student Conference on Syriac Studies, which will be held at Duke University on March 28-29, 2014. For further...
by Tim Sensing | Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
For thousands of years religious communities have depended on scholars to read, interpret, and analyze faith and the scriptures it is based on. The field of theology is highly academic, but it also influences peoples’ lives on a deep, spiritual level, and the most...
by Tim Sensing | Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Registration is now open for the 2014 Texas Regional Festival of Young Preachers! The dates are March 28-29, 2014. The Festival convenes at 12:30 on Friday and concludes at 2pm on Saturday. The Festival is hosted by Abilene Christian University-Graduate School of...
by Tim Sensing | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, the blogosphere has pursued the topic, “the value of a seminary education.” One of the statistics that has grabbed the headlines is “81% of all incoming students do not expect to have a full-time position in parish ministry according to the Association of...
by Tim Sensing | Nov 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
eConnections is launched! Classes for our inaugural session of this new online continuing education project are: Must-Read Books for Ministers – Randy Harris Do No Harm: Short-Term Missions for Long-Term Impact – Chris Flanders Technology in Ministry...
by Tim Sensing | Oct 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
January Intensive Courses Opportunities Too Good To Pass UP! BIBM 640 Pastoral Care for the Grieving, taught by Dr. Virgil Fry, Executive Director of Lifeline Chaplaincy Major life losses are transformative events. Bereavement is a word based on the original meaning...
by Tim Sensing | Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Recently, two resources directly related to black preaching were developed in order to serve churches. Black Preachers Archived at Duke Chapel provides audio examples of some of the best of black preaching and is located here. Duke University press release is...
by Tim Sensing | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
While not the first, Stephen Bevan’s Models of Contextual Theology in 1992 mapped the field in a widely used way. Practical theologies relationship with context and the importance of location emerged as a primary conversation partner in the field. The...
