https://nabpr.org/NABPR2024-03-27T14:35:16+00:00The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion is a community of teaching scholars. Most members teach at Baptist-affiliated schools, colleges, and seminaries, but members also hail from a wide range of institutions in the United States, Canada, and abroad, including church-related and state-supported schools.NABPRJekyllhttps://nabpr.org/stark-college-seminary-job-posting/Stark College - Lecturer in Biblical Studies2024-03-26T00:00:00+00:00Full-Time Faculty Member, Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Stark College Corpus Christi<h1 id="full-time-faculty-member-lecturer-in-biblical-studies-or-related-discipline">Full-Time Faculty Member, Lecturer in Biblical Studies (or related discipline)</h1>
<p>On-site CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, United StatesAcademics Full time</p>
<p><a href="https://apply.workable.com/starkcollege/j/0373CE00BB/">OVERVIEW</a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/starkcollege/j/0373CE00BB/apply/">APPLICATION</a></p>
<p><img src="/images/Stark_logo_shaded_reversed-1.webp" alt="Stark College & Seminary" /></p>
<h2 id="description">Description</h2>
<p>The full-time employee is responsible to the Provost. Under his/her direction, the employee is responsible for recruiting and advising students and course and curriculum input as a member of the full-time faculty. The position also provides leadership in the classroom environment through teaching 12-24 hours per academic year. Must live near a physical SCS location (Corpus Christi or McAllen, TX) or be willing to move to a physical SCS location upon acceptance of the job.</p>
<p>Position Core:</p>
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<li>Serve as a faculty member teaching twelve to twenty-four hours per academic year; </li>
<li>Assist Program Directors in the recruitment, advising, and retention of assigned students;</li>
<li>Attend all faculty and staff meetings and events, including but not limited to: prayer meeting, systemwide meeting, faculty orientation, graduation, and other related events as specified by the Administration;</li>
<li>Collaborate with Program Directors and Provost to develop and provide continuing education in the area of higher education teaching for adjunct faculty members; </li>
<li>Additional duties as assigned.</li>
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<li>PhD (New Testament, Old Testament, Church History, or Theology preferred) or DMin; Demonstrated achievement as a practitioner-scholar in the field of Biblical Studies, Black or Hispanic Church Studies, or a related discipline;</li>
<li>Recent experience serving in the local church setting;</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication;</li>
<li>Dedicated to operational excellence and attentive to details;</li>
<li>Computer literacy—MS Office, Apple OS, SiS Database, and Google Applications;</li>
<li>Customer service skills in interaction with students and institution officials;</li>
<li>Dependable and strong work ethic;</li>
<li>Bilingual preferred.</li>
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<li>$45,000 base salary plus additional compensation based on education and experience. </li>
<li>7% Retirement</li>
<li>Full Health Coverage for Employee</li>
<li>MyTelemedicine Service</li>
<li>Cell phone stipend</li>
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<p><a href="https://apply.workable.com/starkcollege/j/0373CE00BB/apply/">Apply for this job</a></p>
2024-03-26T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/umhb-job-posting/UMHB - Visiting Assistant Professor in Christian Studies2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies welcomes applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position with specialty in New Testament.<p><img src="/images/umhb-logo.png" alt="UMHB Logo" /></p>
<p><strong>Visiting Assistant Professor in Christian Studies</strong></p>
<p>The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies welcomes applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position with specialty in New Testament. This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track visiting faculty position with consideration for a second year renewal, based on performance and enrollment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and possibly introductory Old Testament beginning in late July of 2024. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. </p>
<p>The College of Christian Studies offers three degree programs with a variety of concentrations and minors: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies, Bachelor of Christian Ministry (five concentrations available), and Bachelor of Transformational Development (in collaboration with UMHB’s McLane College of Business). Students in the BA degree program may pursue a minor in the College of Christian Studies or in one of the other colleges at UMHB. Students may also double-major.</p>
<p>UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.</p>
<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p>
<p>Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in biblical studies. Visiting positions typically teach 12 hours (4 courses) per semester. </p>
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<p><strong>SALARIES & BENEFITS:</strong></p>
<p>Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and free tuition to UMHB for employees and their dependents.</p>
<p><strong>TO APPLY:</strong></p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.jobs.umhb.edu">www.jobs.umhb.edu</a> for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application<strong>. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at</strong><a href="http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission"><strong>http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission</strong></a><strong>. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.</strong> </p>
<p>Application packets may also be submitted/completed in person: UMHB Human Resources, 900 College Street, Belton, TX. 76513. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.</p>
2024-03-25T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/2024-NABPR-annual-meeting-CFP/2024 NABPR Annual meeting2024-01-05T00:00:00+00:00Adam DJ Brettadam@adamdjbrett.comhttps://adamdjbrett.com/The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals for the annual May Meeting, May 20-22, 2024, First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina.<h2 id="register-now">Register Now</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.memberplanet.com/events/nabpr/maymeeting2024withnabprbhhsamgp/569542E722">REGISTER NOW</a></p>
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<p>You can reserve a room at Hampton Inn & Suites, Raleigh for a discounted rate <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/rdudwhx-91f-f535f4ba-03da-494e-ab0e-f174facf2339/">using this link</a>.</p>
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<p>The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals for the annual May Meeting, <strong>May 20-22, 2024, First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina</strong>. In an effort to develop innovative conversations among scholars, papers and panels that create integration between traditional disciplines or broaden the margins of disciplinary conversations are given priority in scheduling. Although many NABPR members work primarily in the traditional disciplines of Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology, etc., proposals are welcomed from any field, including Ministry Studies.</p>
<p> This year’s conference is a collaboration between the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals, the Baptist History and Heritage Society, and the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion. Each organization is issuing a separate call for papers. Individuals may submit different paper proposals to multiple organizations, but may not submit the same paper or panel proposal to multiple organizations. For individuals submitting multiple papers through multiple organizations, please indicate so when submitting.</p>
<p> Paper or panel proposals on any aspect of pedagogy related to the teaching of Religion are also encouraged.</p>
<p> Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals. Graduate students must register for the meeting, but the cost will be reduced to a nominal fee, regardless of whether a paper is proposed. In addition, presenting graduate students will be eligible for a travel stipend.</p>
<p> Proposals must be received by February 15, 2024. Proposals should include the name(s) and contact information of the presenter(s), title of the presentation, preferred discipline, and 300-word abstract. Submit proposals electronically to:</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Alicia Myers</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:amyers@campbell.edu">amyers@campbell.edu</a></strong></p>
<p>Please include “<strong>NABPR Proposal</strong>” in the subject line of your email.</p>
<p>Papers will be scheduled into a 30-minute time period, including discussion.</p>
<p>Proposals will be accepted or denied by March 1, 2024.</p>
<h2 id="original-call">Original Call</h2>
<p>The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals in any area pertaining to scholarship in Religion. In an effort to develop innovative conversations among scholars, papers and panels that create integration between traditional disciplines or broaden the margins of disciplinary conversations are given priority in scheduling. Although many NABPR members work primarily in the traditional disciplines of Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology, etc., proposals are welcomed from any field, including Ministry Studies.</p>
<p> This year’s conference is a collaboration between the <a href="https://ministryguidance.net/">Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals</a>, <a href="https://thebhhs.org/">the Baptist History and Heritage Society</a>, and the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion. Each organization is issuing a separate call for papers. Individuals may submit different paper proposals to multiple organizations, but may not submit the same paper or panel proposal to multiple organizations. For individuals submitting multiple papers through multiple organizations, please indicate so when submitting.</p>
<p> Paper or panel proposals on any aspect of pedagogy related to the teaching of Religion are also encouraged.</p>
<p> Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals. Graduate students must register for the meeting, but the cost will be reduced to a nominal fee, regardless of whether a paper is proposed. In addition, presenting graduate students will be eligible for a travel stipend.</p>
<p> Proposals must be received by January 15, 2024. Proposals should include the name(s) and contact information of the presenter(s), title of the presentation, preferred discipline, and 300-word abstract. Submit proposals electronically to:</p>
2024-01-05T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/nabpr-region-large-CTS-23/CTS/NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers still open2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00<h2 id="nabpr-region-at-large-call-for-papers"><strong>NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers</strong></h2>
<h3 id="ctsnabpr-ral-2024-meeting"><strong>CTS/NABPR-RAL 2024 Meeting</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Spencer Boersma, Acadia Divinity College (Nova Scotia)</strong> <a href="mailto:spencer.boersma@acadiau.ca">spencer.boersma@acadiau.ca</a></li>
<li><strong>Amy Chilton, Fuller Theological Seminary (CA)</strong> <a href="mailto:amylynnechilton@gmail.com">amylynnechilton@gmail.com</a></li>
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<p>The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion’s Region at Large is accepting papers on the theology of vulnerability and flourishing from a baptistic perspective. Questions include the following:</p>
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<li>Does God suffer? Does God display vulnerability? What does God intend for human flourishing? Proposals are possible either as a general theological or biblical explorations, but also may involve reflecting how Baptist theologians and biblical scholars have explored these questions. </li>
<li>How have Baptists failed to protect vulnerable persons? On the other hand, how have Baptists contributed to practices of human flourishing? Proposals may involve analyses on ecclesial theology and practice in Baptist churches, investigations into past and present abuse in Baptist communities (such as the recent scandals in the Southern Baptist Convention), or reflections on politics and the church’s witness from a baptistic framework.</li>
<li>What is the role of vulnerability and flourishing in Christian faith and spirituality? Proposals may be reflections on classic themes of the Christian life such as prayer, worship, salvation, sanctification, etc., but also contemporary applications on issues such as gender, sexuality, race, economics, politics, etc.</li>
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<p>This section is willing to consider proposals on other topics, but priority will be given to those that fit best with conference themes. Please email proposals to both Spencer Boersma and Amy Chilton by January 5, 2024. Proposals should be 250-500 words and include the presenter’s name, instructional affiliation, and contact information. Notification of acceptance will occur on January 15^th^, 2024.</p>
2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/tb-matson-scholarship/The T. B. Maston Scholarship2023-10-16T00:00:00+00:00The T. B. Maston Scholarship is established to honor the life and service of Dr. T. B. Maston. Because of his life and work, Christian Ethics became a field of academic inquiry at every Baptist seminary. Dr. Maston helped to birth Baptist Christian Life Commissions, both on the national level and in several of the Baptist state conventions. He influenced thousands of Baptist students to consider the ethical as a concern of the church. He contributed to 27 books on ethics. His influence was key in making it unacceptable for congregations to ignore the needs of the poor, the disenfranchised, the hungry, and the hurting.<h4 id="application-guidelines-for-t-b-maston-scholarship-in-the-study-of-christian-ethics"><strong>Application Guidelines for T. B. Maston Scholarship in the Study of Christian Ethics</strong></h4>
<p>The T. B. Maston Scholarship is established to honor the life and service of Dr. T. B. Maston. Because of his life and work, Christian Ethics became a field of academic inquiry at every Baptist seminary. Dr. Maston helped to birth Baptist Christian Life Commissions, both on the national level and in several of the Baptist state conventions. He influenced thousands of Baptist students to consider the ethical as a concern of the church. He contributed to 27 books on ethics. His influence was key in making it unacceptable for congregations to ignore the needs of the poor, the disenfranchised, the hungry, and the hurting.</p>
<p>Dr. Maston’s favorite Scripture verse was <em>1 John 2:6</em> – “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.” <em>(NIV) </em>Until his death in 1988, T. B. Maston always challenged himself and others in the Baptist tradition to live out an authentically Christ-like life.</p>
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<p>The T. B. Maston Scholarship is established to encourage on-going leadership and scholarship in the field of Christian ethics, and to challenge others in the Baptist tradition to live out an authentic Christ-like ethic.</p>
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<p>The recipient of the T. B. Maston Scholarship is to be someone who reflects the integrity, commitment, and passion of T. B. Maston in his or her scholarship and life. The candidate should be a doctoral student in a PhD, ThD, or DMin program, pursuing studies in any field (theology, history, Bible, etc.) whose research and dissertation/thesis focus on Christian Ethics.</p>
<p>The candidate should be rooted in Baptist congregational life, involved in “historic” Baptist traditions, and committed to research and study that will engage the larger Christian community and the world in living life ethically.</p>
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<p>The T. B. Maston Scholarship is a one-time grant presented to a graduate student or post-graduate student in the field of Christian Ethics. Applications are submitted to the Scholarship Committee of the T. B. Maston Foundation and must then be approved by the T. B. Maston Foundation Board of Directors.</p>
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<li>Recommendation of nominee to Foundation Board of Directors prior to the annual meeting (normally held in February-March)</li>
<li>Approval of nominee by Foundation Board of Directors at annual meeting</li>
<li>Announcement of recipient of Maston Scholarship to media</li>
<li>Forwarding of grant to the Financial Aid Office of the institution designated by the recipient, for use beginning in the fall semester of that year; grant is made, in the student’s name, to the institution</li>
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<li>Submittal of the <strong>T. B. Maston Scholarship Application Form</strong>. Click <a href="https://tbmaston.org/scholarships/scholarship-application/">here</a> to apply online, or you may click <a href="https://tbmaston.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Scholarship-Application-1.pdf">here</a> for a printable copy.</li>
<li>Submittal of <strong>all transcripts</strong> from candidate’s undergraduate and graduate work</li>
<li>Submittal of a <strong>current CV/Resume</strong></li>
<li>Submittal of <strong>individual letters of recommendation</strong> from two of the three following categories:
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<li>Primary professor from field of study, who can address the candidate’s academic potential and commitment to the study of ethics</li>
<li>Pastor, minister, or chaplain who can attest to the candidate’s commitment to the Christian life and to “historic” Baptist traditions</li>
<li>Friend or colleague who can speak to the candidate’s commitment to living life ethically</li>
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<li>Submittal of a <strong>250-word dissertation/thesis abstract</strong> or anticipated topic</li>
<li>Submittal of a <strong>500-word essay</strong> that highlights how you see your study and work in Christian ethics contributing to the life of the church and the field.</li>
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<p><strong>The transcripts, CV/Resume, letters of recommendation, dissertation/thesis abstract, and the essay should be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:scholarships@tbmaston.org">scholarships@tbmaston.org</a>. Application, as well as supporting materials, may be scanned and submitted to the same address.</strong></p>
<p>Candidates using a printed Scholarship Application should complete the application and return it before January 15, 2024 to:</p>
<p><strong>T. B. Maston Foundation Scholarship Committee<br />
**</strong>c/o David Morgan, Executive Director,<br />
520 Red Cloud Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548**</p>
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2023-10-16T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/NABPR-annual-meeting-nc/NABPR, Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 20-22, 2024.2023-10-02T00:00:00+00:00National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 20-22, 2024.<h2 id="national-association-of-baptist-professors-of-religion">National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion,</h2>
<h3 id="annual-meeting-at-first-baptist-church-raleigh-north-carolina">Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina,</h3>
<h3 id="may-20-22-2024">May 20-22, 2024.</h3>
<p>The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals in any area pertaining to scholarship in Religion. In an effort to develop innovative conversations among scholars, papers and panels that create integration between traditional disciplines or broaden the margins of disciplinary conversations are given priority in scheduling. Although many NABPR members work primarily in the traditional disciplines of Biblical Studies, Church History, Theology, etc., proposals are welcomed from any field, including Ministry Studies.</p>
<p> This year’s conference is a collaboration between the <a href="https://ministryguidance.net/">Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals</a>, <a href="https://thebhhs.org/">the Baptist History and Heritage Society</a>, and the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion. Each organization is issuing a separate call for papers. Individuals may submit different paper proposals to multiple organizations, but may not submit the same paper or panel proposal to multiple organizations. For individuals submitting multiple papers through multiple organizations, please indicate so when submitting.</p>
<p> Paper or panel proposals on any aspect of pedagogy related to the teaching of Religion are also encouraged.</p>
<p> Graduate students are encouraged to submit proposals. Graduate students must register for the meeting, but the cost will be reduced to a nominal fee, regardless of whether a paper is proposed. In addition, presenting graduate students will be eligible for a travel stipend.</p>
<p> Proposals must be received by January 15, 2024. Proposals should include the name(s) and contact information of the presenter(s), title of the presentation, preferred discipline, and 300-word abstract. Submit proposals electronically to:</p>
<p><strong>Dr. Alicia Myers</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="mailto:amyers@campbell.edu">amyers@campbell.edu</a></strong></p>
<p>Please include “<strong>NABPR Proposal</strong>” in the subject line of your email.</p>
<p>Papers will be scheduled into a 30-minute time period, including discussion.</p>
<p>Proposals will be accepted or denied by March 1, 2024.</p>
2023-10-02T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/nabpr-postdoc-fellowship-annoucement/NABPR Postdoc Fellowship Announcement2023-09-25T00:00:00+00:00Adam DJ Brettadam@adamdjbrett.comhttps://adamdjbrett.com/Our Postdoc Fellowship Announcement<p>The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites applications for its inaugural <strong>Postdoctoral Fellowship</strong>. We hope that this Postdoctoral Fellowship will deepen the fellow’s commitments to emerging Baptist scholarship and provide vital experience for fellow’s as they continue to navigate the job market. This two-year fellowship will take place from Fall 2024 until Spring 2026. The selected candidate will be placed at an accredited host institution with job responsibilities divided among teaching, research, and administration (This division will be negotiated with the host institution, candidates, and NABPR). Conversations with potential host institutions are ongoing and placement will be made in collaboration with candidates.</p>
<p>To apply, interested candidates should prepare a cover letter, cv, and the names and contact information for three references. Cover letters should address the candidate’s 1) teaching experience and interests, 2) research agenda for the following two years, and 3) relationship to the Baptist tradition. NABPR welcomes applications from across a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to: Systematic Theology, Comparative Theology, Practical Theology, Historical Studies, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Ethics, and World Religions. We also seek a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups in the academy. Candidates are not required to be members of NABPR to apply, but should be able to describe their relationship to the Baptist tradition.</p>
<p>Compensation: This position will receive a yearly salary of $47,500. In addition fellows will receive $2,500 for conference travel which must include either the NABPR’s Annual Meeting in May or NABPR’s gathering at the American Academy of Religion in November. Benefits will be provided by the candidate’s host institution.</p>
<p>Depending upon the host institution, fellows may be required to relocate in which case the fellows will be responsible for their own housing for the duration of the fellowship.</p>
<p>Questions and application materials can be directed to Dr. Andrew Gardner (<a href="mailto:agardner@lagrange.edu">agardner@lagrange.edu</a>)</p>
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2023-09-25T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/Baylor-university-hiring/Baylor University is now hiring for multiple positions2023-07-18T00:00:00+00:00Adam DJ Brettadam@adamdjbrett.comhttps://adamdjbrett.com/Baylor University is now hiring for multiple positions<h2 id="lecturer-non-tenure-track-httpapplyinterfoliocom126792"><strong>Lecturer, Non-tenure track</strong> - <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/126792">http://apply.interfolio.com/126792</a></h2>
<p>The Department of Religion at Baylor University seeks to fill a full-time position at the rank of <strong>Lecturer</strong> to start August 1, 2024. The person hired will teach introductory courses in Christian Scriptures and Christian Heritage. Some teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. and be active in the Baptist tradition. The application deadline is September 15, 2023.</p>
<h2 id="assistant-to-associate-professor-tenure-track-theology-httpapplyinterfoliocom126808"><strong>Assistant to Associate Professor, Tenure Track, Theology</strong> - <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/126808">http://apply.interfolio.com/126808</a></h2>
<p>The Department of Religion at Baylor University seeks to fill a position at the rank of <strong>Assistant to Associate Professor in Theology</strong> to start August 1, 2024. We especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in race or theological aesthetics/the arts. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., Th.D., or D.Phil. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated R1 research agenda, teaching experience, the ability to attract and mentor doctoral students, and the ability to seek external funding. Candidates will be active in the Christian tradition, with strong preference given to those who will be active in the Baptist tradition. The Department of Religion offers both undergraduate and Ph.D. courses. The application deadline is September 15, 2023.</p>
<h2 id="assistant-professor-tenure-track-theological-bioethics-httpapplyinterfoliocom126616"><strong>Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Theological Bioethics</strong> - <a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/126616">http://apply.interfolio.com/126616</a></h2>
<p>The Department of Religion at Baylor University seeks to fill a position at the rank of <strong>Assistant Professor in Theological Bioethics</strong> to start August 1, 2024. We especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise in clinical or research ethics; the history of religion and medicine; ethics of technology and data in healthcare; or social determinants of health. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., Th.D., or D. Phil., and at least a Master’s in religion/theology. Candidates will be active in the Christian tradition, with strong preference given to those who will be active in the Baptist tradition. The Department of Religion offers both undergraduate and Ph.D. courses. The application deadline is September 15, 2023.</p>
2023-07-18T00:00:00+00:00https://nabpr.org/sam-davidson/Announcing Dissertation Scholarship Awardee: Samuel Davidson2023-07-17T15:41:31+00:00NABPR<div>
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<p>Samuel Davidson is a Ph.D. candidate in Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Prior to moving to Princeton, he graduated with his B.A. in Religion from Baylor University and his M.Div. from George W. Truett Theological Seminary, before earning an M.Th. by Research (with Distinction) at the University of Edinburgh, where his work focused primarily on developing novel theological methodologies for engaging psychological suffering. He has published articles in <em>Perspectives in Religious Studies</em>, <em>Journal of European Baptist Studies</em>, and <em>Journal of Psychology and Theology</em>, among others. He currently lives in Waco, TX, where he is a lay member of DaySpring Baptist Church and adjunct faculty at Truett Seminary, and is attempting to turn his family’s small city lot into a suburban microfarm and experiment in regenerative land use. He and his wife, Alexis, have two boys under three, who are not at all interested in his academic endeavors.</p>
<p>His doctoral dissertation (<em>“Deep Ecclesiology: An Ecological Recalibration of the Doctrine of the Church”</em>) is a wide-ranging interdisciplinary project that engages ecology, biology, and psychology, and proposes a constructive ecological theology of the church. In conversation with contemporary cosmic Christologies and Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s ecclesiology, the project proposes that the nature and boundaries of the church should be seen as extending beyond the human to include the ecological communities of which human beings are a part. Beyond and related to the dissertation, he is also interested in the doctrine of creation, regenerative agriculture, questions of Baptist identity, and setting the phenomenology of psychological suffering in theological perspective.</p>
2023-07-17T15:41:31+00:00https://nabpr.org/note-from-adam-english-executive-secretary/Midsummer Update2023-07-16T00:00:00+00:00NABPRA Midsummer update from Executive Secretary, Adam English<h2 id="national-association-of-baptist-professors-of-religion">National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion</h2>
<h3 id="midsummer-2023-update">Midsummer 2023 Update</h3>
<p><strong>Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and New Director of Development</strong>: As you know, this past year Dr. Andrew Gardner became our inaugural Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The NABPR is tremendously grateful to Baylor University for partnering with us, providing additional funding, and a place for Dr. Gardner to carry out his one-year Fellowship. As of this summer, Dr. Gardner has accepted a lectureship in Religious Studies at LaGrange College, but he has also agreed to serve the NABPR as our very first<strong> Director of Development</strong>. We heartily congratulate Dr. Gardner on his position at LaGrange and his new role with NABPR – but in many ways it’s not a new role.</p>
<p>This past year Dr. Gardner applied for and was awarded a $100,000 Baugh Foundation grant to support the fledgling NABPR Research Fellows program. The money is being given as matching funds over the next four years and will fund two, two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships (‘24-‘26 and ‘26-‘28) that will be placed at institutions yet to be named based upon the candidates needs and disciplinary focus. Dr. Gardner worked hard to raise an additional $25,000 from members and friends of the NABPR to match the initial $25,000 disbursement from the Baugh Foundation.</p>
<p><strong>Annual Meeting</strong>: The NABPR expresses appreciation to Gardner-Webb University for hosting the 2023 May Meeting in Boiling Springs, NC. All sessions, plenaries, and meals were held in a single building, the Tucker Student Union, which was tremendously convenient. One highlight from this year’s meeting was the presentation of the Perspectives in Religious Studies Festschrift to Dr. Sharyn Dowd. We were grateful for her presence, her long record of support for the NABPR and Baptist higher education, and her inspiring remarks at the meeting.</p>
<p>We supported five graduate students with travel stipends to the meeting: Renee Edington, Zen Hess, Tyler Fulcher, Nathan Mahoney, and Christian Sanchez. We celebrate them and are proud of their good work!</p>
<p>Additional thanks to Dr. Mandy McMichael, Dr. Alicia Myers, and Dr. Steve Harmon, our onsite coordinator, for their essential roles in planning the meeting. Dr. Harmon planned a number of critical aspects of the meeting, including the Monday evening meal and entertainment, room assignments for sessions, and on-campus housing. It should also be noted that the membership voted Dr. João Chaves to serve a term as Vice-President and Dr. Myers as President of the organization.</p>
<p>This was our first year to offer online meeting registration through Memberplanet. From my perspective, it was easy and efficient. I made note of a few tweaks for next time, but let me know if you have any suggestions.</p>
<p><strong>Dissertation Scholarship Award</strong>: Drs. Scott Schauf, Angela Parker, and Andrew Gardner served on the Dissertation Scholarship Award Committee this past year. After reviewing several compelling nominations, they voted on Samuel Davidson as the 2023 recipient. Sam’s interests intersect theology, science, psychology, and theological anthropology. He is finishing his dissertation at Princeton Theological Seminary while also teaching adjunctively at Truett Theological Seminary. The award was presented at the May meeting.</p>
<p><strong>Perspectives Book Series</strong>: If you haven’t done so already, check out the new Perspectives on Baptist Identities book-series webpages, designed by Dr. Adam Brett and the series editors, Dr. João Chaves and Dr. Kate Hanch. They have assembled a fantastic editorial board and are poised to elevate the series. You can find series information, journal information, and a link to your online membership information at nabpr.org.</p>
<p> <strong>Mark your calendars</strong>: November 18-21, 2023, San Antonio, TX, National AAR/SBL Meeting. We look forward to the Presidential Address given by Dr. Alicia Myers, and this year’s plenary address by Dr. Angela Tarango, professor of religion at Trinity University (San Antonio, TX) and author of the book: <em>Choosing the Jesus Way: Native American Pentecostals and the Fight for the Indigenous Principle.</em></p>
<p><em>Pax et bonum</em>,</p>
<p>Adam C. English<br />
Executive Secretary/Treasurer, NABPR</p>
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