A Conversation with Quinn Fox
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down with Quinn Fox, who serves as chairman of the board of Pro Ecclesia, the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology, which is hosting its 2026 conference at Beeson.
Mann Institute: Building a Globally Renowned Center for Faith and Learning
“The integration of Christian faith with rigorous academic and professional education is the most important educational distinctive at Samford,” said university President Beck A. Taylor.
A Conversation with Matt Burford
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down with Beeson alumnus Matt Burford to chat about his organization, Tactical Faith, and various events they're bringing to Samford's campus, and his organization, Real Taps for Real Heroes, which connects buglers to military families who need Taps played at the funeral of their loved one.
Creeds and Confessions
In March, Dean Douglas A. Sweeney invited founding dean Timothy George and professors Gerald Bray and Mark Gignilliat to his office for a discussion on the history, importance and role of creeds and confessions in the church. This story from this year's Beeson magazine summarizes that conversation.
The Beeson Difference: Local Pastors Talk About the Benefits of a Beeson Education
Birmingham-area churches have benefited from the large number of Beeson alumni and students serving on staff.
From the Archives: Ashes, Tears and the Eternal King
In this week's historic episode, we revisit an episode where Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a sermon given by Todd Billings at Beeson Divinity School in February 2018 based on Psalm 102 called, "Ashes, Tears and the Eternal King."
A Conversation with Alister McGrath
Dean Doug Sweeney sits down with Christian theologian Alister McGrath, the keynote speaker at this year's preaching conference.
Commemorating Nicaea at 1,700
Read this year's Beeson magazine cover story on the legacy of the Council of Nicaea, which turns 1,700 years old in 2025.
Deric Thomas Named New Director of Lay Academy at Samford’s Beeson Divinity School
Deric Thomas has been named the next director of Beeson's Lay Academy, following Jim Pounds' retirement.
Pounds Retires After 25 Years of Service
After 25 years of service to Samford’s Beeson Divinity School, Jim Pounds, longtime director of operations and leader of Beeson's Lay Academy, retired in mid-July.
Beeson Divinity School Graduate Finds Unique Way to Serve Veterans
Beeson alumnus Matt Burford began Real Taps for Real Heroes in an effort to ensure every veteran has live taps played at their funeral.
From the Archives: Homilies in Honor of James Earl Massey
This week, we take a look back to a 2019 episode of the podcast when Timothy George and Robert Smith Jr. introduce a series of homilies given at the funeral of the late Rev. Dr. James Earl Massey.
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