Today, Dr. Juan Hernández Jr. (Bethel University) is giving a series of lectures on "The Reading and Readers of John's Revelation."

Earlier this week, Dr. Juan Hernández Jr. (Bethel University) joined Dr. Rony Kozman for a live recording of TheTwoTestaments to discuss Revelation 4–5

Congrats to our very own Dr. @davidRBains for receiving Samford Howard College of Arts & Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award! Dr. Bains joins two other Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. Professors who achieved this award—Dr. Lisa Battaglia and Dr. Jeff Leonard. We are pleased to have such excellent teachers!

Coming to @samfordu after spring break. Honored to be asked.

Grateful for this Samford Howard College of Arts & Sciences @samfordu news article on our Magic City Religion project. Magic City Religion - Religion in Birmingham, AL Caroline Goss wrote about this mural of John Lewis in downtown Birmingham. samford.edu/arts-and-scien…

I had a wonderful time in Alabama giving lectures at Samford University, hosted by my friends Dr Roy Ciampa and Dr. Mike Hardin. We talked about how modern Christianity can rediscover the strange beauty of the first Christians and bring goodness and hope to a disenchanted age.

We have a new chair of Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. starting this fall! samford.edu/arts-and-scien…

We were privileged to host Dr. Robert Smith Jr. (Baptist Chair of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School) for our annual Dotson N. Nelson lecture. Dr. Smith lectured on the theme, "What in the World is God Doing" and spoke at a luncheon for clergy and faculty.

Meet Natalia Meza Cortes! Natalia is a Biblical Studies Major. Our question to her was, "What is your favorite part about the department?"

Meet Norah Thompson! Norah is a freshman majoring in Biblical Studies with a minor in Spanish. Our question to her was, "What has been the most impactful part of the biblical and religious studies department?

We were pleased to celebrate with our students and faculty at our annual Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. awards banquet. Congratulations to our Biblical and Religious Studies students for your many achievements!

Congrats to Ada Burris and James Martin, who won the Herman Ross Arnold Award at Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. banquet. This recognizes graduating ministry students who exemplify Christian humility and service. Award presented by Samford University Provost, Dr. Mike Hardin, and Dr. Lisa Battaglia.

Congrats to Cara Moyers, who at the Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. banquet, received the W. Landon Miller Award for Academic Achievement. This award recognizes a graduating BREL student who has demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement. Award presented by Dr. Jennifer McClure Haraway

Congratulations to Dr. Johnathan Harris (Visiting Professor Samford Univ. - Biblical & Religious Studies Dept. ) on the publication of his book with Brill, "Christ-Faith and Abraham in Galatians 3–4: Paul's Tale of Two Siblings" Learn more about the book here: brill.com/display/title/…

Meet Samson William Hilleke! Samson is a Biblical Studies Major Our question to him was, "What has been the most impactful part of the biblical and religious studies department?"

Join us for the 2024 Holley-Hull Lecture with Dr. Lisa Bowens from Princeton! Dive into African American biblical interpretations and their impact on faith. 🗓️ Oct 24 | 📍 Reid Chapel & Brock Forum Additional details: samford.edu/arts-and-scien…

Congratulations to alumnus, Dr. Andrew Burrow, on the publication of his book, "Paul the Allegorist: Galatians 4:21–31 and Its Implications for Understanding Paul as an Interpreter of Scripture" wipfandstock.com/9781666785715/…

Join us this Wed as Dr. James Strange (Biblical and Religious Studies) speaks about: Excavating the Land of Jesus: How Archaeologists Study the People of the Gospels Responses from: Dr. Dawn McCormack and Dr. Adam Winn Wed, Mar 19, 5 PM; Chapman 322 Convocation Credit.