Samford University Faculty Receive National Recognition for 2025 Books
Faculty in Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and the School of the Arts recently received national recognition from Christianity Today (CT) and the Southwestern Journal of Theology (SWJT) for theological books published in 2025.
A Conversation with Caroline Bass
Dean Sweeney talks with Beeson student Caroline Bass about her experience in Israel over the summer.
Global Methodist Church Approves Beeson Divinity School as a Partner Seminary for Six-Year Term
The Global Methodist Church (GMC) has approved Beeson Divinity School as one of just six partner seminaries in the United States for a six-year term, reaffirming Beeson’s ability to train Wesleyan students to serve in the denomination.
A Conversation with Carolyn Moore
Beeson's Methodist Chair of Divinity Tim Tennent talks with Carolyn Moore, a bishop in the Global Methodist Church.
First Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Students at Beeson Divinity School Reflect on Experience
Members of the first cohort in Samford University Beeson Divinity School’s Master of Arts in Christian Counseling (MACC) recently reflected on their experience in the program. Student interviewees include Chris Howell, Hannah Newman and Hila Grace Allman.
A Conversation with Christopher Watkin and Josh Chatraw
Dean Sweeney sits down with highly-acclaimed author Christopher Watkin, who recently spent some time at Beeson to discuss an upcoming book on cultural apologetics he has contributed to. Joining them is Josh Chatraw, Beeson’s Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism and Cultural Engagement, who also contributed to the book, “The Gospel After Christendom.”
Beeson Divinity School Welcomes Author Christopher Watkin
Christopher Watkin, lecturer at Australia’s Monash University and author of the highly acclaimed book Biblical Critical Theory, spent time at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School on Nov. 11. During his campus visit, Watkin delivered a chapel sermon and joined a discussion about his recent contributions to a new work.
A Conversation with Ronald Rittgers
Dean Sweeney talks with this year's Reformation Heritage Lectures speaker, Ronald Rittgers of Duke University.
Massey Student Preaching Award Recipient Reminds Listeners of the “Lord who Saves”
Blake Dean, recipient of the fall 2025 James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, used his Nov. 4 sermon to remind fellow students of the Lord who saves, surprises, calls us by name and sends us out.
A Conversation with Derek Schuurman
Dean Sweeney sits down with Derek Schuurman from Calvin University, where he chairs the departments of Computer Science and Faith and Technology. Dr. Schuurman spoke with our PhD students earlier in the semester about AI, the biblical story and rival stories.
Beeson Divinity School Hosts Annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School hosted its annual Reformation Heritage Lectures from Oct. 28-30. This year’s lectures were delivered by Ron Rittgers, professor of Reformation studies and history of Christianity at Duke Divinity School, who spoke about the role of the "enchanted Word" in early Protestantism.
Samford University Students, Faculty Appearing at Major Theological Conferences
Two PhD students at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School and a host of professors across campus will present proposals and moderate discussions at two major theological conferences in November.
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