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In light of his recent book "Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope," Stuart Scott, BJU Seminary professor of biblical counseling, spoke about the topic on the Truth in Love podcast, a resource from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Listen to the episode “Encouraging Parents with Wayward Children” here.

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Earlier this week, BJU Seminary faculty, along with members of BJU’s School of Theology and Global Leadership faculty and BJU Press, attended the Bible Faculty Summit at Maranatha Baptist University.

At the summit, Bible teachers and seminary professors from a group of colleges and seminaries met to hear and discuss academic papers and enjoy fellowship, as they have annually since 1995.

This year, three from BJU Seminary and BJU Press advanced biblical scholarship through paper presentations. We are thankful they and more of our faculty could attend to deepen their knowledge and sharpen their skills so they can better prepare our students to handle God’s Word with precision!

The Class of 2024

Congratulations to more than 50 of our students who were recognized at BJU’s 97th Commencement yesterday! We can’t wait to see how the Lord uses you in ministry.

We are thrilled to announce that we are launching a ThM program this fall!

Read more on our website: https://seminary.bju.edu/news/bju-seminary-to-introduce-master-of-theology-degree/

The Spring 2024 issue of the Journal of Biblical Theology & Worldview has been published! Articles included are:

🖊 The Futurist Interpretation of Revelation: Evidence from the Seal Judgments’ Reliance on the Olivet Discourse (Brian C. Collins)

🖊 Sessio Ad Sinistram: God the Father’s Spatial Manifestation in Heaven (Judson Greene)

🖊 Between Whitefield and Finney: The Evangelism of Asahel Nettleton (Mark Sidwell)

🖊 Managing Our Differences: Biblical Norms for Navigating Our Inevitable Disagreements (Layton Talbert)

Read and download the articles and nine book reviews online at seminary.bju.edu/journal

Today Dr. Ken Casillas completed our 2023-24 chapel series "The Heart of a Shepherd" with an encouraging message on Psalm 130 — soon to be posted on seminary.bju.edu/chapel where you can find all our other chapel messages!

We are thankful for each of the faculty who exposited a Psalm in chapel this academic year.

New from Theology in 3D!

https://seminary.bju.edu/theology-in-3d/a-theology-of-eclipse/

Enjoy reflecting on this new article by Layton Talbert this Easter weekend!

The Intentional Historical Vulnerability of Christianity | BJU Seminary The Intentional Historical Vulnerability of Christianity Layton Talbert | March 28, 2024 The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the doctrinal, theological, and historical hinge-pin of Christianity. The ramifications of no resurrection are of the profoundest possible magnitude. If the resurrectio...

Congratulations to Gabriel Flores Tornez for successfully defending his dissertation today!

Flores will graduate with a PhD in Theological Studies with a concentration in New Testament. His dissertation title was “An Examination of the Shared Convictions of Jesus and Paul Concerning Women.” Serving on his committee were Dr. Greg Stiekes (chair), Dr. Ken Casillas, and Dr. Neal Cushman.

Yesterday Seminary alumnus Dr. Joshua Jensen presented a Bible translation forum at the Seminary. He shared how God has guided him throughout his journey as a Bible translator in Cambodia and presented fascinating insights on this important gospel ministry.

You can watch his full presentation here: https://seminary.bju.edu/news/seminary-alumnus-presents-bible-translation-forum/

Congratulations to Mikael Römer for successfully defending his dissertation yesterday for his Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies!

His title was “A Biblical-Theological Evaluation of Calvin’s View of Divine Accommodation and a Biblical-Theological Proposal of Accommodation.” Serving on his committee were Dr. Layton Talbert (chair), Dr. Mark Sidwell and Dr. Brian Hand.

We are so thankful for our students! Today we provided a BBQ lunch, complete with pork that was home-smoked by the Seminary’s events coordinator and her husband, to show appreciation for our students and celebrate their hard work at the midpoint of the semester.

This week we were privileged to host the annual meeting of the Associated Gospel Churches.

Five of our professors participated, speaking on the five solas, and today AGC’s president Captain Steven D. Brown, who also serves as adjunct professor at BJU Seminary, spoke in Seminary chapel to our students and conference guests.

The AGC exists to represent historic and classic fundamental churches, for the purpose of recruiting, endorsing and supporting ordained men to serve as chaplains — pastors in uniform — in restricted access institutions.

CoRE Conference 2024

Praise the Lord for all the encouraging sessions on the hope God gives believers struggling with depression and for the fellowship we enjoyed!

First day of classes for the spring semester!

At this year's CoRE Conference, we're looking forward to breakout sessions that will help the church counsel people with depression in specific scenarios. We hope you'll join us!

◾ One on One Counseling of People with a Medical Illness

◾ Why Those in Ministry Are Especially Susceptible to Depression and How to Maintain Gospel Hope

◾ The Anatomy of Forgiveness

◾ Trusting Our Ever Present, Ever Faithful God in Our Time of Despair and Disappointment

◾ Handling Losses Biblically

◾ The Psalmist Speaks in Despair

◾ Counseling Kids with Anxiety

◾ Helping Children of Divorce with Loss

It’s not too late to get discounted tickets for CoRE Conference! Register by Dec. 15 to join us Jan. 29-31 for sessions on this year’s theme, “The Return of Hope: Dealing with Depression in the Church.”

Today was our annual Christmas Chapel! We always enjoy this special time reflecting on the birth of our Savior, plus the food and fellowship that follows. 🎶🎄

With depression rising in our world and consequently our churches, chances are you know someone personally who is dealing with medical illness, su***de, loss, divorce, anxiety or any manner of lacking hope. Could it be someone in your Sunday school class? Someone in your pew? A close friend? You?

At this year's CoRE Conference, speakers will carefully lay the biblical groundwork for understanding the problem of depression and despair and then equip you to help fellow believers return to the hope and joy God promised in this broken world.

Our early bird discount is available until Dec. 15. Learn more on our website!

Earlier this month, a representative from Bibles International, the Bible society of Baptist Mid-Missions, hosted a translation workshop on campus for five nights. The workshop gave students a taste of a translation checking session as they checked a portion of the Book of Revelation in a South Asian language for the “Patris” Bible revision.

Happy Thanksgiving!

As you enjoy your time with family and friends, we hope you can read this blog post on how to give thanksgiving that is worthy of God.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

As you enjoy your time with family and friends, we hope you can read this blog post and reflect on how to give thanksgiving that is worthy of God.

A Thanksgiving Worthy of God - BJU Seminary Learn from Psalm 116 how we can offer a thanksgiving worthy of God, even though he is the owner of all things.

Thinking about attending seminary? Schedule your own "Preview Day" with a personal visit!

Attend classes and meet faculty on any day that works best for you. Learn more at seminary.bju.edu/visit/.

Don't forget to join us online or in person for our Stewart Custer Lecture Series at 8 am ET this Thursday! Livestream and other info are available at seminary.bju.edu/custer/.

It's been a joy and encouragement to meditate on the Psalms in our weekly chapels this semester.

Anyone can listen to the messages via livestream or recordings! Learn more at seminary.bju.edu/chapel/.

Meet our speaker for this year's Stewart Custer Lecture Series:

Dr. Paul Hartog serves as the chair of theological studies at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, and as a senior professor within the college and seminary.

He teaches systematic theology, Greek and Latin languages, apologetics and philosophy of religion, Christianity and culture, comparative religions, general church history, and Baptist history.

Paul also enjoys researching and teaching the apostolic fathers, second-century Christianity, reception and canonization of the New Testament, New Testament theology, martyrdom, history of religious liberty, early modern church history, and more.

His expertise stems from multiple degrees, including a PhD in New Testament and Early Christianity (Loyola University Chicago), an MA in History (Iowa State University), and a number of Bible and theology degrees.

Paul also serves as the director of library services at Faith, and previously served in various pastoral and ministry roles at local churches.

We look forward to hearing him speak in just one week! Join us online or in person.

The Fall 2023 issue of our Journal is out! Four articles and eight book reviews are included. In the articles, our faculty wrote on

🖊Feeling the Fall: A Biblical-Theological Examination of Melancholy as an Emotional Mirror of a Fallen World
🖊The Scriptural View of Church History? The Historical-Prophetic Interpretation of the Seven Churches of Revelation
🖊The Invisible Pastor
🖊An Inquiry into the Hardness, and Hardening, of Pharaoh’s Heart

Read it on our website!