NABPR Blog Archive

CFP › NABPR • AMGP • BHHS - Joint Conference Program DRAFT

The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas! The boldness of this meeting befits its location. With help from the Baugh Foundation, we have convened a tremendous array of experts to inform our plenary sessions on the topic of clergy abuse, the courage to break the silence, address it, and reform. For that reason alone, this meeting represents an important milestone for our organization. Read More ›

JOB › UMHB VAP with specialties in Theology and Philosophy

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies welcomes applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position with specialties in Theology and Philosophy. Read More ›

in Memoriam › Remembering President Jimmy Carter

Remembering President Jimmy Carter Read More ›

CFP › 2025 NABPR 2025 NABPR Region-at-Large Meeting (meeting in conjunction with the College Theology Society Annual Meeting)

The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals for 2025 NABPR Region-at-Large Meeting (meeting in conjunction with the College Theology Society Annual Meeting). Read More ›

CFP › 2025 NABPR Annual meeting

The National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR) invites paper and panel proposals for the annual meeting, May 19-21, 2025, Baylor Univeristy. Read More ›

JOB › Baylor University is Now Hiring for an Associate to Full Professor in bioethics

Baylor University, College of Arts and Sciences seeks to fill a position at the rank of Associate to Full Professor in bioethics, based in the Department of Religion, to start August 1, 2025. Read More ›

JOB › Baylor University is Now Hiring for Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track, World Religions

The Department of Religion at Baylor University seeks to fill a full-time position at the rank of Lecturer (World Religions) to start August 1, 2025. Read More ›

JOB › Baylor University Now Hiring for Assistant to Associate Professor, Tenure Track, New Testament

The Department of Religion at Baylor University seeks to fill a position at the rank of Assistant to Associate Professor in New Testament to start August 1, 2025. The Department of Religion offers both undergraduate and Ph.D. courses. Read More ›

CFP › Call for Papers - ABHS Torbet Prize

This prize was established by ABHS in honor of Robert G. Torbet to encourage development of young scholars in the field of Baptist history studies, thus the work of emerging scholars will be especially considered. Read More ›

FINAL › 2024 Joint Meeting FINAL Program

View the 2024 Joint meeting FINAL Program Read More ›

DRAFT › 2024 Joint Meeting Draft Program

View the 2024 Joint meeting Draft Program Read More ›

NABPR Postdoctoral Fellow › Anna Wells, NABPR PostDoc, Central Seminary

In cooperation with the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR), Central Seminary is pleased to welcome Anna Wells as a Visiting Fellow in August 2024. Read More ›

Dissertation Scholarship Award Recipient › Samuel Still, Dissertation Scholarship Award Recipient

We congratulate Samuel Still, a doctoral candidate in Theology at the University of Exeter (UK). Sam was selected by the Dissertation Scholarship Committee and awarded the 2024 prize. Read More ›

Job Posting › Stark College - Lecturer in Biblical Studies

Full-Time Faculty Member, Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Stark College Corpus Christi Read More ›

CFP › 2024 NABPR Annual meeting

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. Read More ›

CFP › CTS/NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers still open

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. Read More ›

Call For Papers › NABPR, Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 20-22, 2024.

National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, May 20-22, 2024. Read More ›

jobs › NABPR Postdoc Fellowship Announcement

"NABPR Postdoc Fellowship Announcement" Read More ›

jobs › Baylor University is now hiring for multiple positions

"The Department of Religion at Baylor University is now hiring for multiple positions" Read More ›

Dissertation › Announcing Dissertation Scholarship Awardee: Samuel Davidson

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Note › Midsummer Update

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. Read More ›

May Meeting › 2023 Annual NABPR Meeting

Gardner-Webb University, May 22-24, 2023 in Boiling Springs, NC Read More ›

New Book › Corpse Care: Ethics for Tending the Dead

Corpse Care relates the history of death care in the U.S. to craft robust, constructive, practical ethics for tending the dead. It specifically relates corpse care to economic, environmental, and pastoral concerns." Read More ›

New Book › Storied Witness: The Theology of Black Women Preachers in 19th-Century America

The voices of Black women have historically been silenced, especially in theological and religious contexts. Read More ›

jobs › Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Central Seminary

"Reporting to the President, and serving on the President’s Leadership Team, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty (VPAA) serves as the seminary’s primary academic officer, providing vision and leadership in directing and overseeing the work of all faculty and academic activities that are consistent with Central Seminary’s mission, vision, unique value proposition, and the 2022-2024 strategic and culture plans." Read More ›

CFP › NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers - College Theology Society

NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers with the College Theology Society Read More ›

Dissertaton › Congratulations to Dissertation Award Winner Reverend Ineda Pearl Adesanya

At the Annual Meeting in May 2022 NABPR awarded the dissertation scholarship Read More ›

CFP › Call for Papers - National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion

National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Annual Meeting at Gardner Webb Uniersity, May 22-24 2023 Read More ›

jobs › Open Faculty Positions at Acadia Divinity College

There are multiple open faculty positions at Acadia Divinity College. Read More ›

jobs › Open Faculty Positions at Baylor University and Palm Beach Atlantic University

There are multiple open faculty positions at Baylor University and Palm Beach Atlantic University. Read More ›

Essay › The Practical Application of a Judeo-Christian Ethic in Society

USW is sponsoring a national essay contest for Master's and Doctoral students on the theme 'The Practical Application of a Judeo-Christian Ethic in Society.' This multi-disciplinary essay contest encourages submissions from graduate students in the fields of philosophy, theology, history, and other social sciences related to this theme. Read More ›

Jobs › Assistant/Association Professor of New Testament @ PBA

Assistant/Associate Professor of New Testament Studies, Palm Beach Atlantic University Read More ›

New Book › Reading John through Johannine Lenses

Reading John through Johannine Lenses demonstrates that the model an interpreter chooses for examining the Gospel of John significantly impacts the resulting interpretation. Read More ›

New Book › Scapegoats: The Gospel through the Eyes of Victims

Scapegoats are innocent victims who have experienced blame and violence at the hands of society. Read More ›

Annual Meeting › 2022 NABPR and AMGP Meeting Program

Welcome to Belmont University and the annual meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, meeting this year with the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals. Read More ›

Scholarships › Baptist Students Sought for First Baugh Scholars Cohort

BAPTIST STUDENTS VIE TO BE PART OF PERKINS’ FIRST BAUGH SCHOLARS COHORT. Read More ›

memoriam › We Remember Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Keown

Rev. Dr. Gerald L. Keown, retired Associate Dean and Profesor Emeritus of Old Testament Interpretation at Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity, died on December 14, 2021. Read More ›

scholarship › The 2022 T. B. Maston Scholarship

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 graduate student or post-graduate student in the field of Christian ethics. Read More ›

Job › Georgetown College: Assistant Professor of New Testament

2021 Meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion at Belmont University Read More ›

Festschrift › Congratulations to Festschrift Honoree Doug Weaver

At the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2021 NABPR honored Douglas Weaver of Baylor University with a Festschrift. Read More ›

scholarship › The T. B. Maston Scholarship

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 graduate student or post-graduate student in the field of Christian ethics. Read More ›

grant › The William H. and Kathryn E. Brackney Angus Travel Bursary

The Angus Library and Archive at Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford, is the leading world-class collection for the study of Baptist and Nonconformist history and heritage. Read More ›

Festschrift › Congratulations to 2021 Festschrift Honoree Helen Lee Turner

At the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2021 NABPR honored Helen Lee Turner of Furman University with a Festschrift. Read More ›

Dissertation › Congratulations to 2021 Dissertation Scholarship Awardee Matthew Beal

At the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2021 NABPR awarded the dissertation scholarship to Matthew Beal Read More ›

Dissertation Scholarship › Congratulations to Dissertation Scholarship Awardee Emily Buck-Mendenhall

2021 Meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Region-at-Large in conjunction with the 2021 College Theology Society Annual Convention, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, June 3-5, 2021 Read More ›

Call for Papers › NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers

2021 Meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Region-at-Large in conjunction with the 2021 College Theology Society Annual Convention, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, June 3-5, 2021 Read More ›

Dissertation Scholarship › 2021 NABPR Dissertation Scholarship

NABPR is proud to announce the 2021 Dissertation Scholarship. Read More ›

Call for Papers › NABPR Region-at-Large Call for Papers

2021 Meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Region-at-Large in conjunction with the 2021 College Theology Society Annual Convention, Spring Hill College, Mobile, Alabama, June 3-5, 2021 Read More ›

CFP › Books for Review in Perspectives in Religious Studies

From the PRSt Editorial Staff Read More ›

Call for Papers › 2021 NABPR CFP

Paper or panel proposals on any aspect of pedagogy related to the teaching of Religion are encouraged. Read More ›

AAR/SBL › 2020 November Meeting cancelled

I’m sad to announce that we will cancel our November Meeting. Read More ›

New Book › Cut in Stone: Confederate Monuments and Theological Disruption

Confederate monuments figure prominently as epicenters of social conflict...The story, told through the character of a religious mythos, carries implicit sacred convictions; thus, these spires and statues are inherently theological. Read More ›

Annual Meeting › 2020 Annual Meeting cancelled

I’m sad to announce that we will cancel our May 18-20 Annual Meeting. Read More ›

Perspectives on Baptist Identities › New Book: Sources of Light: Resources for Baptist Churches Practicing Theology

This book (Sources of Light) commends listening deeply to these voices as an ecclesial practice through which the Spirit of God enlightens the church of Christ, whose rule draws the church into deeper participation in the life of the Triune God, forming the church for practices that offer the gift of Trinitarian communion to a fractured world. Read More ›

New Book › New Book: Baptists and the Catholic Tradition, 2nd Edition

Barry Harvey provides a doctrine of the church that combines Baptist distinctives and origins with an unbending commitment to the visible church as the social body of Christ. Read More ›

Perspectives on Baptist Identities › New Book: Crawford Howell Toy: the man, the scholar, the teacher

Crawford Howell Toy was professor of Old Testament at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1869-1879. In 1879, he was forced to resign from the Seminary over his views of evolution. In 1880, he was hired by Harvard University as the Hancock Professor of Hebrew and Other Oriental Languages. Parsons narrates Toy's life in two parts. Read More ›

Call for Papers › 2020 NABPR Annual Meeting CFP

The Call for Papers for the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Annual Meeting, at Baylor University, in Waco, TX, from May 18 – 20, 2020. Read More ›

Southeast Region › NABPR-SE Regional Gathering

The plenary panel for the NABPR-SE regional gathering will be on Institutions in Crisis. Read More ›

AAR › NABPR November Meeting

NABPR November Meeting Program and Keynote Speaker. Read More ›

Call for Papers › CFP: Human Families: Identities, Relationships, and Responsibilities

The College Theology Society holds its Sixty-Sixth Annual Convention from May 28-May 31, 2020, at Spring Hill College, with a focus on the theme “Human Families: Identities, Relationships, and Responsibilities.” The NABPR Region-at-Large CFP applies only to the NABPR-RAL sessions at CTS. Read More ›

Dissertation Scholarship › 2020 Dissertation Scholarship Announcement

NABPR is proud to announce the 2020 Dissertation Scholarship. Read More ›

New Book › New Book by Mike Robinson on Christianity

new book by Mike Robinson Read More ›

New Book › New Book by Doug Weaver on Baptists and the Holy Spirit

new book by C. Douglas Weaver Read More ›

New Book › Charles Kimball to Speak at the November Meeting

new book by Charles Kimball Read More ›

Dissertation › Congratulations to Dissertation Scholarship Awardees Kate Hanch and Elizabeth Arnold

At the Annual Meeting on May 21, 2019 NABPR awarded two dissertation scholarships Read More ›

Job › President Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Central Baptist Theological Seminary searches for a new president. Read More ›

New Book › Gaining a Heart of Wisdom

Congratulations to NABPR Member Barry A. Jones on the publication of Gaining a Heart of Wisdom, A Model for Theological Interpretation of Scripture. Read More ›

General › NABPR Resolution of Gratitude

Thank you Campbell University and First Baptist Church of Raleigh. Read More ›

CFP › The Julian Gwyn Essay Prize in Baptist and Anabaptist History and Thought

The Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS) is pleased to announce a new prize competition in the general field of Baptist and Anabaptist history and thought, especially in Canada’s Atlantic region. Read More ›

Annual Meeting › 2019 NABPR, BHHS, AMGP Meeting Program

Welcome to Raleigh and the annual meeting of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, meeting this year with the Baptist History and Heritage Society and the Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals. Read More ›

Announcements › Crescent Hill Baptist Church lecture series

Crescent Hill Baptist Church would like to invite NABPR to a lecture series coming up March 29-31 at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, Louisville KY in honor of Dr. E Glenn Hinson. Read More ›

Job › Carson-Newman University – Assistant Professor of Religion

Carson-Newman University is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor of Religion. Read More ›

CFP › The Julian Gwyn Essay Prize in Baptist and Anabaptist History and Thought

The Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS) is pleased to announce a new prize competition in the general field of Baptist and Anabaptist history and thought, especially in Canada’s Atlantic region. Read More ›

CFP › CFP: Incarnation and Identity

The Office of the General Secretary of ABC-USA and the Theologians' Commission will host the fifth pre-biennial theology conference around the theme Incarnation and Identity in an effort to foster ongoing, vigorous theological conversations among American Baptist theologians, pastor-theologians, and theological educators throughout the denomination. Read More ›

CFP › American Baptist Quarterly, Call for Papers

ABQ is the peer-reviewed journal of the American Baptist Historical Society. Both established and emerging scholars are invited to submit papers written from original research. Articles and essays should be between 6,000 and 10,000 words. Read More ›

Festschrift › Festschrift Honoring Alan Culpepper

There will be a presentation for a festschrift honoring Alan Culpepper at 7:00-8:00pm at the Denver Meeting of the AAR and SBL. (Nov. 18, Sheraton-Downtown Spruce Room, third level). All are invited. Read More ›

New Book › Freedom Faith: The Womanist Vision of Prathia Hall

Courtney Pace, Freedom Faith: The Womanist Vision of Prathia Hall. (Athens: University of Georgia Press, 2019). Read More ›

Resource › New Report on the State of Clergywomen in the U.S. is now available

Recent past NABPR president, Rev. Dr. Eileen Campbell-Reed has been working to answer the question “How are women faring in ministry in U.S. churches?.” In this report she provides not only a statistical accounting but also an analysis of some of the trends. Read More ›

Job › Job: James and Marilyn Dunn Chair of Baptist Studies, Wake Forest University School of Divinity

The Wake Forest University School of Divinity invites applications for the James and Marilyn Dunn Chair of Baptist Studies. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the area of Baptist studies with particular emphasis on the role of ethics in the public sector. Related research and teaching interests in the areas of theology or the history of Christianity are especially welcome. Read More ›

CFP › CFP: College Theology Society and NABPR Region-at-Large

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CFP › 2019 NABPR Call for Papers

Ryan Andrew Newson, Inhabiting the World: Identity, Politics, and Theology in Radical Baptist Perspective, Perspectives on Baptist Identities (Macon: Mercer University Press, 2018) ISBN: 9780881466492. Read More ›