2007 Archives
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Students’ political identities don’t fit religious beliefs on social issues
Posted: 3/02/07
Students’ political identities don’t
fit religious beliefs on social issues
By Katherine Boyle
Religion News Service
WASHINGTON (RNS)—American college students’ stated political views frequently don’t reflect their religious beliefs or attitudes on social issues, a survey by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA revealed.
In 2004 and 2006, students were asked to define their political views as far left, liberal, middle-of-the-road, conservative or far right. Despite holding traditionally conservative or liberal views, the most popular political label for students was “middle-of-the-road,” chosen by 43 percent of those surveyed in 2006.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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TOGETHER: Valley situation leads to new process
Posted: 3/02/07
TOGETHER:
Valley situation leads to new process
It’s good to be a Baptist for many reasons. One of those reasons is we seek to acknowledge our mistakes, fix them and move on.
The Baptist General Convention of Texas Executive Board has worked with me for more than a year in trying to understand what happened with our church-starting efforts and what needed to be done to fix any problems. Because of the ongoing nature of the investigation and our response to it, I have not spoken much about the details. I wanted to let the process work. Now, I would like to give a brief recap.
When told there were problems in our church-starting efforts in the Valley, I sought to get answers and explanations. I paid attention to a variety of voices on my staff and to pastors and leaders in the Valley. Although there were differences of opinion expressed, I trusted the words of my staff, as well as the affirmations of several in the Valley, and decided to go forward with our efforts.
Executive Director
BGCT Executive Board
I did, however, keep my eyes and ears open. I continued to listen and went through another round of visitation and conversation with those in the Valley. I continued to work to resolve the concerns and was assured again that our approach was right.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Abolitionist Wilberforce’s life a model for modern Christians, historian says
Posted: 3/02/07
Abolitionist Wilberforce’s life a model
for modern Christians, historian says
By Hannah Elliott
Associated Baptist Press
DALLAS (ABP)—Even though he lived in England two centuries ago, the life and work of William Wilberforce remain important examples for modern-day evangelicals, according to the lead historical consultant for a feature film chronicling the famous abolitionist’s life.
Kevin Belmonte, a leading scholar on Wilberforce’s life and work spoke in a chapel address and a symposium at Dallas Baptist University. The Wilberforce biopic, Amazing Grace, debuted in American theaters Feb. 23.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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Texas Tidbits
Posted: 3/02/07
Texas Tidbits
UMHB to ‘doctor’ teachers. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor will launch its first doctoral program this fall, when it accepts candidates for the doctor of education degree. The new program, approved unanimously by the university trustees, is pending accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. “Moving this university into the realm of doctoral programs has been the desire of many people for many years, and we are pleased to be able to provide this next level of higher education,” university President Jerry Bawcom said. The venture has been named the Leadership in Educational Administration—LEAD—program. In conjunction with the new degree, the university will establish the Center for Leadership, Evaluation, Alignment and Research—CLEAR—to facilitate and support student and faculty research.
Tony Celelli School of Christian Studies installs Celelli. The South Texas School of Christian Studies installed Tony Celelli as the fourth president in its 30-year history Feb. 1. The school is an independent campus with academic ties to Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon Seminary, Howard Payne University, Texas A&M University and Del Mar College. The school offers certificate programs as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in Christian studies. Celelli emphasized the importance of the school’s “cooperative spirit” to work through partnerships: “Using our resources in concert with Howard Payne University and Logsdon Seminary, we educate leaders from various religious traditions and ethnicities. In our diversity of relationships, the unity of the gospel prevails.” Celelli, who succeeded Linn Self, earned a master of divinity degree through the school and was an adjunct professor and member of the board of trustees before becoming president. He has been a minister more than 18 years and most recently served on the staff of Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi.
03/03/2007 - By John Rutledge
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