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BSK Theological Seminary Awarded $7 Million Grant for Innovative Collaboration in Theological Education
December 5, 2025 Lexington, KY – BSK Theological Seminary has received a grant of $7 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. This initiative is designed to help theological...
BSK receives $100,000 grant from Baugh Foundation to advance Black church studies
December 3, 2025 LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to BSK Theological Seminary (BSK) to strengthen the Seminary’s Institute for Black Church Studies in 2026. This generous gift will support the Cosby Scholars...
Join us for our Lessons and Carols Chapel
Please join us Wednesday, December 3, for our Lessons and Carols Chapel at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, via Zoom. We'll share scripture, prayer, silence, and song as we begin the Advent season together. Click here to join us.
Dean Medley to lead webinar about the nature of incarnation
On Wednesday, December 3, Dr. Mark Medley will be leading a webinar for the Center for Deep Green Faith on "A Feral Incarnation: Rewinding Incarnation through Advent." After a brief review of how the gospels present Jesus in nature, Dr. Medley will lead us in an...
Support BSK Theological Seminary on Giving Tuesday
At BSK Theological Seminary, we believe the world needs daring faith leaders—women and men who listen deeply, serve compassionately, and lead courageously in a rapidly changing world. In 2025, that call has never been more urgent. Every gift to BSK fuels our mission...
BSK graduate inspires students with Thanksgiving speech
BSK graduate, Gerald Perkins, recently spoke to the students of James Ward Center for Excellence in Louisiana. The subject of his speech was about Thanksgiving, and students were challenged to name what they were thankful for. Gerald says, "James Ward Center for...
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BSK Theological Seminary Awarded $7 Million Grant for Innovative Collaboration in Theological Education
December 5, 2025 Lexington, KY – BSK Theological Seminary has received a grant of $7 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. This initiative is designed to help theological...
BSK receives $100,000 grant from Baugh Foundation to advance Black church studies
December 3, 2025 LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to BSK Theological Seminary (BSK) to strengthen the Seminary’s Institute for Black Church Studies in 2026. This generous gift will support the Cosby Scholars...
Join us for our Lessons and Carols Chapel
Please join us Wednesday, December 3, for our Lessons and Carols Chapel at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, via Zoom. We'll share scripture, prayer, silence, and song as we begin the Advent season together. Click here to join us.
Dean Medley to lead webinar about the nature of incarnation
On Wednesday, December 3, Dr. Mark Medley will be leading a webinar for the Center for Deep Green Faith on "A Feral Incarnation: Rewinding Incarnation through Advent." After a brief review of how the gospels present Jesus in nature, Dr. Medley will lead us in an...
Support BSK Theological Seminary on Giving Tuesday
At BSK Theological Seminary, we believe the world needs daring faith leaders—women and men who listen deeply, serve compassionately, and lead courageously in a rapidly changing world. In 2025, that call has never been more urgent. Every gift to BSK fuels our mission...
BSK graduate inspires students with Thanksgiving speech
BSK graduate, Gerald Perkins, recently spoke to the students of James Ward Center for Excellence in Louisiana. The subject of his speech was about Thanksgiving, and students were challenged to name what they were thankful for. Gerald says, "James Ward Center for...
Join us for BSK Community prayers this Wednesday
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, November 19 at 10 AM, Eastern Time, on Zoom! BSK student Becky Owen will be leading us. We're looking forward to her leadership and hope to see you there!
CBF of Texas Coordinator preaching in Chapel on Wednesday
Join us for BSK Chapel on Wednesday, November 5, at 10:00 am Eastern via Zoom. We're thrilled to welcome Rev. Ellen Di Giosia as our Chapel speaker! Ellen is the Coordinator for CBF Texas. She'll preach from 2 Kings 2:1-14, sharing with us "The Things We Will See."...
President Cassady preaching at FBC in Middlesboro, KY this Sunday
Dr. David Cassady, President at BSK, will be preaching at First Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY, this Sunday, October 12! If you're in the area, stop by for the 11 AM (Eastern Time) service! You can also stream online on FBC's YouTube page. BSK is thankful for our...
BSK student leading Community Prayers on October 15
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, October 15, at 10 AM, Eastern Time, on Zoom. We're excited to have BSK student Rev. Patrick Blankenship leading us! Click here for Zoom info.
Audit this Spring for personal and professional enrichment
BSK invites you to apply as auditor to study alongside others in courses offered this Spring. Auditors, taking the course without receiving the credit, add greatly to class discussion without having to write papers or take tests. Auditing is perfect for those...
Rev. Erica Whitaker transitions into newly created Chief Operating Officer role
BSK Theological Seminary is pleased to announce significant personnel transitions that will deepen the seminary’s capacity to form daring faith leaders for the Church and the world. Rev. Erica Whitaker will transition into the newly created role of Chief Operating...
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett steps into Director of Development role
BSK Theological Seminary is pleased to announce significant personnel transitions that will deepen the seminary’s capacity to form daring faith leaders for the Church and the world. Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett will step into the role of Director of Development for BSK....
President of Progressive National Baptist Convention preaching in BSK Chapel
Please join us for BSK Chapel on Wednesday, October 1, at 10 AM, Eastern Time, via Zoom. We're delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. David Peoples as our Chapel speaker! Rev. Dr. Peoples is President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. Click here for Zoom...
Join us for Community Prayers led by Dr. Lewis Brogdon
Join us on Wednesday, September 17, at 10 AM, Eastern Time, for BSK Community Prayers. We are excited to have Dr. Lewis Brogdon leading us. Dr. Brogdon is BSK's Associate Professor of New Testament and Black Church Studies and Executive Director of the Institute for...
Shrauner preaching and presiding at Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church in Seattle
Rev. Ryan Shrauner, Director of Library Services and Teaching Professor of Spiritual Formation at BSK, will be preaching and presiding at Mount Baker Park Presbyterian Church in Seattle, WA on September 21. Rev. Shrauner will be filling in at MBPPC in between the...
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett named panelist for seminar supporting DEI focused organizations
This Thursday, September 11, 2025, Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett will be a panelist for the National Benevolent Association’s (NBA) 2025 SENT Seminar, "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Building Impactful Futures.” As DEI becomes increasingly politicized, it's...
Convocation preacher urges BSK Community to serve from a place of abundance
BSK was honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders, Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership at Luther Seminary, as Convocation Chapel preacher on September 3. Watch his inspiring sermon below!
BSK marks the beginning of the new academic year with Convocation Chapel
Please join us via Zoom for BSK Convocation Chapel on Wednesday, September 3, at 10 AM Eastern Time. We're thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders as our Convocation speaker! Rev. Dr. Sanders is the Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership...
BSK faculty and staff prepare for a civil rights pilgrimage funded by Wabash Center
BSK faculty and staff recently participated in the first phase of a new initiative taking place over the course of the next year entitled, Civil Rights Pilgrimage as a Vessel for Teaching through Trauma. The proposal for this initiative, submitted to the Wabash Center...