
Beeson to host preaching conference featuring Alister McGrath, others
For the second year in a row, Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will host a summer preaching conference, aimed at equipping and encouraging practicing and aspiring preachers.

Samford Receives Historic $5 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Invigorate Rural, Small-Town Churches
Samford received the largest single grant in its 183-year history that will support the university's Center for Congregational Resources.

Samford Honors 2024 Fall Graduates: 'It is Your Turn to Now Lead Us'
President Beck A. Taylor expresses gratitude to nearly 300 new alumni: “Please know that Samford University is a better university because you were here.”

Beeson celebrates fall 2024 commencement
Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School held its fall commencement Dec. 6, celebrating 12 new graduates.

Last Doctor of Ministry student shares his story
When Dustin Jernigan graduates this week from Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, he’ll be the school’s last Doctor of Ministry (DMin) graduate.

From teacher to student: Beeson student Ava Chaney goes from one classroom to another
Ava Chaney shares her story of going from teaching in the classroom to being a student again at Beeson Divinity School.

Trombley follows God’s call to “launch into the deep”
Beeson student Josiah Trombley, currently a Naval reservist, is pursuing a career in Naval chaplaincy as he prepares to graduate in December.

Schnupp named Massey Award winner
Beeson student Aaron Schnupp has been chosen as this term's recipient of the James Earl Massey Student Preaching Award.

Beeson professor Chip Hardy releases new Old Testament survey
Beeson professor Chip Hardy has released a new book, "The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research."

Mickey Mattox delivers annual Reformation Heritage Lectures
Mickey Mattox, Flack Family Foundation Chair and Professor of Theology at Hillsdale College, discussed the role Martin Luther played in both the Catholic and Lutheran church throughout history and ways he has been misunderstood during Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School’s annual Reformation Heritage Lectures.

Laing reflects on sabbatical, upcoming projects
Stefana Dan Laing, associate professor of divinity at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School, recently completed a sabbatical, where she was able to finish a manuscript and oversee the publishing of a new study Bible for women.

Acclaimed authors share thoughts on technology, faith and more
Acclaimed authors Paul Kingsnorth and Rod Dreher spent time at Samford University in recent days, sharing their thoughts on technology and man’s relationship with the natural world and God. Dreher also launched his latest book, "Living in Wonder," at Beeson Divinity School.