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Sun and smiles, photos from Commencement 2013
View photos from Commencement worship, Old Campus ceremonies, and the degree ceremony on Sterling Divinity Quadrangle. Read more...

Joel Baden: belief, knowledge, and the "grand theological statement" of the Bible
In a 21st century world of scientific verification, the subject of biblical miracles inspires belief, triggers ridicule and sows confusion. Enter Hebrew Bible scholar Joel Baden, who is keen to bring some clarity to deeply felt religious mysteries whether he is addressing a roomful of YDS students or a noisy global forum like Huffington Post. Read more...

Will Campbell '52 B.D., iconoclast and civil rights crusader, dies at 88

Acclaimed author, civil rights activist, and self-described “bootleg preacher,” Will Campbell, died on Monday, June 3 at the age of 88 in Nashville, TN.  He died from complications following a stroke, according to an account from his close friend John Egerton, a Nashville writer and historian. Read more...

Week Two Summer Study Registration deadline extended to June 7th
There is still have time to sign-up for Week Two, "Tools and Timely Topics Week," June 17-21. Be sure to check out the Youth Ministry Initiative program which offers five days of speakers and can be registered for on a per-day basis. Read more...