The Rev. Serene Jones, Union Theological Seminary’s first female president, will step down after the 2025–2026 academic year. Her retirement was announced on July 21st, with plans to return to Union’s faculty after a sabbatical. …
A surprise eviction occurred last Friday at the Anna Sanders Theological Seminary, a longstanding institution affiliated with the Assemblies of God in Mexico. Authorities, including the National Guard, Attorney General’s Office (FGR), and Criminal Investigation …
University Accepts, Then Returns Controversial Grant Baylor University in Waco, Texas, accepted a $643,401 grant from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in churches. The grant aimed to “foster inclusion …
A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a prior district court …
Walter Brueggemann, one of the most influential Bible scholars of the 20th and 21st centuries, died on June 5 at his home in Michigan. He was 92. Brueggemann authored over 100 books on theology and …
A recent analysis of student demographics reveals significant cultural and religious differences between elite universities and regional public institutions. Using data from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), the study compares Harvard and …
In its first months, the Trump administration has launched a controversial campaign against Harvard University. Critics argue that this assault combines illegality, constitutional violations, and a broader attack on American institutions. Supporters claim the administration …
Budget Cuts Follow Years of Enrollment Decline The Catholic University of America (CUA) laid off 66 staff members this week to close a $30 million budget deficit. The university’s president, Peter Kilpatrick, stated the layoffs …
A Life Devoted to Scripture Kay Arthur, renowned Bible teacher and co-founder of Precept Ministries International, died today at age 91 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Surrounded by family, Arthur passed away after decades of impactful Christian …
U.S. and Europe Show Opposite Trends Religious Attendance Rises with Education in the U.S. A new analysis of the 2022–2023 Cooperative Election Study, involving nearly 85,000 American respondents, challenges the widespread belief that education and …