Michelle Workman

FORT WORTH, Texas – During the fall commencement of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary on Dec. 5, Robert Brown, alumnus and chairman of the Board of Trustees, encouraged the graduates to consider their love and leadership of others for God’s glory as markers of their future success. Almost 350 students from more than 30 states and 30 countries graduated, making it the largest fall graduating class since 2000.

FORT WORTH, Texas – President David S. Dockery expressed gratitude for the Lord’s blessings as he shared an upbeat update on the state of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary during his report to the Board of Trustees during its fall meeting Oct. 22. He noted positive markers evidenced in a third year of enrollment increases and encouraging financial reports.

FORT WORTH, Texas -- During this week’s meeting of its Board of Trustees, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary announced the launch of a new scholarship initiated by the family of Morris H. Chapman to honor his denominational legacy. Chapman, 84, passed away Oct. 20.

FORT WORTH, Texas  – For the past 65 of its 117-year history, the presidents of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have pronounced new students as “Southwesterners” during the Convocation service beginning each academic year, starting under the fifth president, Robert E. Naylor.

FORT WORTH, Texas – The faculty and staff of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary launched the new academic year with a report from President David S. Dockery, who reflected with gratitude on God’s faithfulness over recent years and expressed reliance on His blessings in the future.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Graduates of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Baptist College (TBC) were challenged to minister in light of the fact that enthroned Jesus is “reigning over the universe” and their own lives and ministries, during the May 2 spring commencement address by Richard Ross, senior professor of student ministry and two-time alumnus (’74, ’80).

FORT WORTH, Texas – Two-time Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary alumnus and long-time professor of Old Testament F. B. Huey Jr. died April 7. He was 100 years old.

FORT WORTH, Texas – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees heard about the institution’s progress “from a time of serious challenge” two years ago to a “time of stability and hopefulness,” President David S. Dockery said in his report during their spring meeting April 9. “It has happened because God’s been so kind to us.”

FORT WORTH, Texas – During the Jan. 21 spring convocation address, David S. Dockery, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, invited Southwesterners to join him in considering what it means to serve and live in community, explaining the importance of the communion of saints and how it impacts the institution.

FORT WORTH (BP) -- As the end of the 2024 calendar year approaches, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary community reflects with gratitude on the past 12 months, looks ahead with hope as the state of the institution continues to see improvements and commits to stay true to its six core values, said President David S. Dockery.