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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
BJU Seminary Celebrates Graduates at 2023 Commencement
More than 40 BJU Seminary students were recognized at the 96th annual commencement of Bob Jones University Friday, May 5. Those recognized include December, May and August graduates. In addition to more than 30 students who have or will receive master of arts degrees, five students received master of divinity degrees, two received doctor of ministry degrees and one received …Read More
BJU Seminary Refreshes Doctoral Programs to Increase Accessibility
BJU Seminary is refreshing its doctor of philosophy and doctor of ministry programs to make advanced training more accessible for students immersed in ministry. Beginning in May 2023, the PhD program will parallel the DMin program’s structure by becoming an entirely module-based program that primarily consists of four-credit courses. These hybrid courses feature one intensive seminar week of live lectures, discussions …Read More
Renovated Rotunda Fosters Culture of Community
BJU Seminary recently renovated its building’s rotunda to be a living and learning space for Seminary students. The completed renovation represents a $397,000 infrastructure investment. “A culture of community is vital for students today, but the Seminary building lacked an informal gathering place for this essential aspect of student life,” said Alan Benson, BJU vice president for student development and …Read More