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Mohler gives five reasons why the abortion issue will not go away

In his most recent “My Take” column at CNN.com’s Belief Blog, R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Seminary, argues that the abortion issue will not evaporate from the life of American culture

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Fox News features Allison about the date of Jesus’ birth

Fox News featured Southern Seminary’s Gregg Allison in a segment about the date of Jesus’ birth, which aired Dec. 21, 2011. A few days before the Christmas holiday, Fox News

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SBTS hosts first Alumni Academy course, Schreiner’s New Testament theology

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary held its inaugural Alumni Academy course taught by scholar and author Thomas R. Schreiner, Jan. 4-6, 2012. An event hosted by Southern Seminary’s alumni relations

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CNN’s Belief Blog considers Burk’s thoughts on ‘Real Marriage’

Seattle pastor Mark Driscoll’s book, Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together, is no stranger to controversy despite its recent release. CNN’s Belief Blog provides thoughts from

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SBTS trustee named Mississippi Speaker of the House

Philip Gunn, Southern Seminary’s second vice chairman of the Board of Trustees, was elected speaker of the House of Representatives in Mississippi, Jan. 3, 2012. Gunn, who has served on

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Christianity Today honors Moore for Tempted and Tried

Southern Seminary’s Russell D. Moore received the award of merit for his book, Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ (Crossway), from Christianity Today in the magazine’s 2012

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Mohler gives his take on Kim Jong Il at CNN’s Belief Blog

In light of the recent death of longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, R. Albert Mohler Jr., Southern Seminary president, offered some thoughts about the deification of political regimes.

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SBTS offers new degree emphasis in biblical spirituality

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary now offers a degree emphasis in biblical spirituality. With the new program, Southern gives students the opportunity to pursue the study of biblical spirituality for

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Former dean, professor McEwen dies at 84

Former dean and professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jack H. McEwen, died Dec. 5, 2011. McEwen, 84, served the seminary as a professor and academic dean of the

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Southern Seminary publishes Winter 2012 magazine

The Winter 2012 Southern Seminary Magazine is now available online. Titled “Our Best to the Ends of the Earth,” the issue considers the church’s mandate to take the gospel to

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December-January “Towers” re-mythologizes Santa Claus, looks forward to New Year

The December-January 2012 “Towers” is available on stands and online. Maybe one year Little Nell will finally get a doll, one that can open and shut her eyes. Oddly enough,

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KBC announced Greenway as new president

The Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) announced the election of Adam Greenway as its new president, obtaining 73.1 percent of the vote, at the KBC annual meeting, Nov. 15, 2011. An

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For the Media

For news media seeking comments from President R. Albert Mohler Jr. or other seminary personalities, please contact:

Caleb Shaw
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff
(502) 897-4121
cshaw@sbts.edu

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