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Baylor University’s Mandy McMichael to give opening convocation address
Please join us for BSK Convocation Chapel on Wednesday, September 4, at 10:00 am Eastern, via Zoom. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Mandy McMichael as our Convocation speaker! Dr. McMichael is the Associate Director and J. David Slover Associate Professor of Ministry...
BSK begins another semester with record breaking enrollment
As BSK kicks off a new semester, the Seminary also celebrates yet another record breaking enrollment! BSK's enrollment has continually increased since 2017. In 2023, BSK was listed in the top 10 fastest growing theological schools by the Association of Theological...
BSK represented at Progressive National Baptist Convention annual session
Dr. Anthony Everett and Dr. Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith had the opportunity to meet Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (Atlanta) at the Progressive National Baptist Convention annual session in New Orleans, LA. Drs. Everett and Peabody Smith attended the PNBC meeting as...
BSK graduate, Kevin Adams, called as college pastor at St. Stephen Church
Kevin Adams, who graduated with the Master of Divinity degree from BSK in 2024, has recently been called as college pastor at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY. St. Stephen Church has been a partner of BSK's since 2017. Kevin was a Cosby Scholar at BSK. The Cosby...
BSK awarded 2024 McCall Racial Trailblazer Award
BSK was honored with the 2024 McCall Racial Trailblazer award, granted by CBF's Pan African Koinonia. This award, named after Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, "recognizes CBF individuals and ministries who charter through unequal and unjust areas of life and initiatives...
Remembering June Honeycutt
The BSK Community is thankful for the life and work of June Honeycutt, who passed away on June 8, 2024. Alongside her husband, Dr. Roy Honeycutt, June was an advocate for theological education. June was known for her hospitality on the campus of Southern Seminary...
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Georgetown College celebrates “BSK Day”
Georgetown College has been a partner of BSK for much of the Seminary's history. Since 2010, Georgetown College has shared their space with BSK, housing offices and classrooms in the College's Learning Resources Center. On Tuesday, February 15, Georgetown College...
Festival of Faiths Sessions videos now live
In November 2021, BSK was a sponsor of Louisville's Festival of Faiths. Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive Director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies and Associate Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies, led in one of these sessions. Videos are now...
Alabama BSK student to lead Community Prayers
Leigh Anne Armstrong, a BSK student located in Auburn, AL will lead BSK Community Prayers this Wednesday, February 16 at 10 AM, EST. Leigh Anne joined the BSK Community in August of 2021 and has been an active attendee of Community Prayers since her BSK journey began....
Bailey composes new song to respond to journey of women in ministry
BSK MDiv student Daniel Bailey, a singer/songwriter who uses his music to express his faith has composed a new song recognizing the journey faced by women in ministry. Titled, "This is My Home" the lyrics are below. This Is My Home Words and Music by:...
Cassady calls on white churches to support HBCUs
“The world is watching and expecting the church to be silent, as it so often is. But love, God’s love, calls us to raise our voices against the hate that is festering in our society. We outnumber them, our love is greater than their hate, and God is with us.” BSK...
Chapel to be led by Kentucky Baptist Women in Ministry
We are glad to welcome the Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch, Associate Pastor of Youth and Families, First St. Charles UMC (St. Charles, MO), who will be preaching in Chapel this Wednesday, February 2, at 10 AM, EST via Zoom. The Chapel liturgy will be led by KY Baptist Women in...
Cassady to preach at FBC Middlesboro
BSK's President, Dr. David Cassady, will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Middlesboro, KY this Sunday, January 30. FBC Middlesboro is a great friend to BSK. Join Dr. Cassady in-person or via live stream.
Cassady fleshes out why conservative platforms dominate online searches for church curriculum
BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, was interviewed by Mark Wingfield at Baptist News Global for an article entitled, "Why conservative content dominates online searches for Bible study helps." Cassady says, “How congregations do education is likely key to whether we...
John Inscore Essick to lead Community Prayers
Dr. John Inscore Essick, BSK's Associate Professor of Church History, will lead Community Prayers this Wednesday, January 26, at 10 AM, EST. Community Prayers are held every Wednesday at 10 AM, EST via Zoom during the academic year, with Chapel once a month.To access...
BSK hosts 2022 Hinson Lectures virtually
Since 2009, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has hosted an annual lecture series in honor of Dr. Glenn E. Hinson. The E. Glenn Hinson Lecture Series honors the life and work of Dr. E. Glenn Hinson by inviting lecturers who share his passion for Christian scholarship in...
Rev. Erica Whitaker to lead BSK Community Prayers
This Wednesday, January 12, at 10 AM, EST, Rev. Erica Whitaker will lead BSK's first Community Prayers session of 2022. Erica is the Associate Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at BSK. To access Community Prayers Zoom information, click here.
BSK 2021: A Year in Review
BSK has made great strides across a number of initiatives in 2021. Scroll down to view highlights of our accomplishments! Largest enrollment in 15 years BSK welcomed 52 students to the classroom in the Fall 2021 semester! Enrollment has grown steadily over the last 4...
Jordan Conley ordained by Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Congratulations to BSK student Jordan Conley, who was ordained to the ministry on Sunday, December 5 at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville. Three of Jordan’s professors, John Inscore Essick, Laura Rodgers Levens and Mark Medley, had roles in the service. Other...
Medley preaches at local Episcopal church
Dr. Mark Medley, BSK's Professor of Theology, preached at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lexington, KY this past Sunday, December 12. BSK has several connections to the Episcopal church at large through Dr. Medley and others. To listen to Dr. Medley's sermon, click...
BSK alumnus to begin work as Chaplain Resident at University of Louisville Hospital
BSK alumnus, Todd Weber, has recently accepted a position as a Chaplain Resident at University of Louisville Hospital. Todd graduated from BSK in May 2021. Through this residency, Todd will be engaged in pastoral care of patients, their loved ones, and staff. He will...
Join us for the final Community Prayers session of the semester
Join us this Wednesday, December 8, at 10 AM, EST as Rev. Chris Liles leads Community Prayers via Zoom. This will be the last Community Prayers session for the semester before Chapel and Community Prayers resume in January. Rev. Liles is a 2015 graduate of BSK and...
Give to BSK today and double your gift’s impact
BSK’s Matching Gift Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to help BSK continue to grow its mission and expand its reach. A generous donor has agreed to match all gifts to BSK between now and December 31, up to $20,000. That means your gift of $50 will provide BSK $100...
“Racism-induced trauma creates hopelessness in Black communities, scholars say,” BSK featured at Louisville’s Festival of Faiths
"As he consults with Black congregations, Black church scholar Lewis Brogdon often advises them to prioritize adding a mental health professional to their staffs. That’s because Brogdon, director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at Baptist Seminary of...
Virtual “Lessons and Carols” service led by BSK Community as Advent season begins
Join us for our annual "Lessons and Carols" service this Wednesday, December 1 at 10 AM, EST on Zoom. As we begin the season of Advent, “Lessons & Carols,” a liturgy of prayer, scripture readings, and carols, will be led by many members of the BSK Community from...
Simmons College of Kentucky president says the wealth gap is what causes racial marginalization
BSK was a sponsor of Louisville's Festival of Faiths last week, along with Simmons College of Kentucky. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky, led in a session about how the wealth gap is what leads to racial marginalization. BSK's Pat Cole wrote...