News and Events
Dr. Joshua Crockett Elected 6th President of Bob Jones University and BJU Seminary
The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees today announced the election of Dr. Joshua Crockett as the sixth president of the University. Dr. Sam Dawson, chair of the Board, informed the university community on Tuesday in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium. “As we considered the institutional profile which was informed by feedback from our constituents, we concluded that Dr. Crockett was the …Read More
BJU Seminary Celebrates Graduates at 2024 Commencement
More than 50 BJU Seminary students were recognized at the 97th annual commencement of Bob Jones University Friday, May 3. Those recognized include December, May and August graduates. In addition to more than 30 students who have or will receive master of arts degrees, 14 students have or will receive master of divinity degrees, four received doctor of philosophy degrees …Read More
BJU Seminary to Introduce Master of Theology Degree
BJU Seminary is thrilled to announce it will launch a master of theology program in the fall of 2024 to better meet the academic goals and ministry needs of Seminary students. The new ThM program is designed especially to benefit students interested in pursuing the Seminary’s PhD in Theological Studies. Upon completing the 26 doctoral-level credits, ThM graduates who continue …Read More
Seminary Alumnus Presents Bible Translation Forum
Dr. Joshua Jensen, who received a master of arts in Bible translation from BJU Seminary, presented a Bible translation forum yesterday 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. Watch his full presentation below and follow along with the handout.
CoRE Conference to Deal with Depression in the Church
BJU Seminary’s CoRE Conference — January 29–31 — will focus on the topic, “The Return of Hope: Dealing with Depression in the Church.” A 2023 study by Gallup and Walton Family Foundation asked GenZers 18 to 26 years old to characterize their general outlook on life. Each person could choose one of three categories: thriving, struggling or suffering. Only 41% …Read More
MDiv Student Prepares to Reach Muslims in Northeast Africa
Seminary student Billy Paul Owere Okumu is preparing to establish training hubs in local churches in the Muslim regions of Northeast Africa after completing his master of divinity in May 2024. A native of Uganda where his parents were church planters in a small town with a Muslim majority, Owere plans to assist local churches in North and Eastern Uganda, …Read More