Learn about our approach to the Spring 2022 semester(Updated January 2022)  The spring semester is rapidly approaching, and I want to update you on our status for classes for the spring. First of all, be aware that all for-credit classes taught at BSK are accessible...

This week, the Association of Theological Schools, which accredits BSK, held a conference entitled, "Navigating Seasons of Change: A Women in Leadership Fall Gathering." ATS asked BSK's own, Dr. Laura Levens, to present on the topic of "Discerning Strategies for...

Baptist Seminary of Kentucky trustee Reba Cobb and adjunct professor Jim Holladay were among the recipients of the By Faith awards presented during the Autumn Celebration of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Kentucky. The awards, which recognized their contributions...

BSK welcomes Rev. Kaji S. Douša as she leads our chapel service Wednesday, October 14 at 10am via Zoom. All are welcome to join this chapel service. Get the access info here. The Rev. Kaji S. Douša is Senior Pastor of the Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City....

BSK's work in the area of racial justice is featured in the latest ATS "Colloquy" newsletter, in an article titled, "Tears to hearts — Baptist Seminary of Kentucky responds to racial injustice." In the article, president David Cassady asks, "As the United States...

Baptist Seminary of Kentucky stands in solidarity with Breonna Taylor, her family, and the city of Louisville. We cry out for Breonna Taylor, who cannot cry out for herself. We cry out for the city of Louisville, dismayed, hurt, and angered by unjust and racist...

BSK Student Jordan Conley has written a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, published by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB). He writes, I believe the heart of the grief I feel is the sense that we’ve lost someone who cared more about tomorrow than...

Baptist Seminary of Kentucky congratulates Rev. Amanda Standiford on her new role as Associate Pastor of Children & Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church, Frankfort. Amanda joined the FBC staff on August 24, 2020, and is a 2014 graduate of BSK.Amanda...

This Fall, BSK's Flourish Center is offering an online workshop series designed to strengthen local church leaders who work with youth. The series offers a 6 week, non-credit set of workshops (no grades), including pre-recorded videos, live Zoom discussion sessions,...

BSK's Flourish Center is offering a new workshop series beginning Oct 19, titled "Introduction to the Bible." Registration is now open for this course. Introduction to the Bible is great for Bible study leaders or anyone who wants to deepen their skill with the...

The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has named its library in honor of longtime supporters Bill and Joyce Holmes, the school announced during its fall convocation Sept. 2. Bill Holmes, a BSK trustee and former interim president, practiced neurology in Louisville until...

On Friday, August 14, Crystal Shepherd was elected as President of the Kentucky Association of Pastoral Counselors. Crystal is a 2016 graduate of BSK and a licensed pastoral counselor at Tree of Life Counseling, LLC in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy...

Students returned to classes today as BSK celebrates its largest enrollment since 2011. The semester is significant because it launches BSK’s redesigned M.Div. program. Students can complete their M.Div. in 75 hours, down from the previous 90 hours. The new M.Div....

BSK Chapel and Community Prayer is a time for faculty, students, staff, and friends of the seminary to cultivate habits and practices of faithful Christian worship. You are welcome and encouraged to participate! Our first chapel service of the fall 2020 semester will...

Veteran denominational communicator Pat Cole has been named director of advancement at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, effective Aug. 15. Cole will work alongside BSK President David Cassady in support of the seminary’s communications and fund development...

In an opinion piece published today at Baptist News Global, BSK President David Cassady writes “Our mission led us to know what to do in this moment; the technology was the tool through which we were able to make it a reality.” He goes on to describe the ways BSK's...

BSK M.Div. student, Jordan Conley, has written an opinion piece for Baptist News Global titled, "What if we all learned to breathe in and breathe out together?" In the article, Conley asks questions about how our faith might call us to "breathe" together toward a...

Dr. John Inscore Essick, Associate Professor of Church History, often writes for his local paper, Henry County Local. Recently he has written some book reviews. His most recent book review being of Pietro di Donato's "Christ in Concrete." To read the review,...

Rev. Amber Inscore Essick, co-pastor of Port Royal Baptist Church and a member of BSK's adjunct faculty, recently wrote a book review for her local newspaper, Henry County Local. Rev. Inscore Essick wrote a review of  "‘The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love...