Ep. 30 - SBC and Higher Ed Panel Discussion from Dallas

Our live panel discussion from the Southern Baptist Convention - The SBC and Higher Education, featuring SBU’s Dr. Rick Melson, Dr. David Dockery of Southwestern Seminary, Dr. Jason Duesing of Midwestern Seminary, and Dr. Jonathan Akin of Carson-Newman. Moderated by Dr. Jonathon Woodyard of SBU. The panel covers the importance of maintaining a Christian worldview in education, and the role of Baptist institutions in shaping higher education in America. They emphasize the need for strong connections between educational institutions and local churches, as well as the challenges posed by demographic shifts and institutional drift from faith-based commitments.

Chapters

01:53 The Importance of Christian Higher Education
05:00 Defining Christian Higher Education
07:14 Historical Context of Christian Higher Education in America
13:59 Baptist Contributions to Higher Education
16:53 The Role of Christian Higher Education in the Great Commission
20:14 Connecting Students to Local Churches
24:06 Reaffirming Institutional Commitments
26:58 Challenges Facing Christian Higher Education
29:19 The Importance of Worldview in Education
30:41 Demographic Changes and Their Impact on Education
32:28 Cultural and Legal Challenges Facing Christian Education
34:22 The Value of Christian Higher Education
36:25 The Evolving Perception of Higher Education
39:11 Equipping the Next Generation for a Global Society
41:05 Navigating Secular Institutions for Christian Students
44:49 Opportunities Amidst Challenges in Christian Education
48:38 Supporting Christian Higher Education
53:04 The Future of Christian Institutions and Their Mission