A-Award: Chris Bounds ’88
June 2, 2023 — For 2023 A-Award winner Rev. Dr. Chris Bounds ’88, his Asbury journey started with a church mentor who recommended the “college” to him.
School of Christian Studies News
Students Receive Awards for Research at SEARCH Symposium
April 24, 2023 — In April, the annual SEARCH Symposium and competition showcased student research in the Shaw Collaborative Learning Center to celebrate innovative ideas in art and research through conversation across the liberal arts.
Asbury Scholar Teaches Travel Course in Italy and Greece
April 4, 2023 — In March, professor of theology Dr. Brian Shelton ’89 traveled to Italy and Greece to teach a humanities course for Rome With Purpose, an organization that provides a Christian study abroad experience for U.S. university students.
Asbury Music Alumnus Receives Grammy Nomination
November 29, 2022 — Dr. Shawn Okpebholo ’03, the Jonathan Blanchard professor of composition and music theory at Wheaton College-Conservatory of Music (Ill.), recently received a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Vocal Solo Album for Lord, How Come Me Here?
Eye Surgeons Cast Vision of Hope with New Microscope
November 22, 2022 — On November 17, Sam Powdrill and Dr. Stan Pletcher from EyeMobil Innovations spoke to the Asbury community about their new EPIC II Operating Microscope, which provides ophthalmologists with a portable microscope that makes the cure to cataract blindness accessible to the most remote parts of the globe.
N.T. Wright to Speak at Asbury
November 15, 2022 — On Wednesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m., renowned theologian N.T. Wright will speak in Hughes Auditorium as part of Asbury Theological Seminary’s centennial celebration.
Asbury New Testament Scholar Publishes Article about Miracles and Magic
October 31, 2022 — Dr. Joy Vaughan, assistant professor of New Testament at Asbury University, published a new article contrasting miracles with magical practices in Acts 19.
Asbury Bible Scholar Shares Message of Justice at LeTourneau University
October 17, 2022 — Asbury Professor of New Testament Dr. Suzanne Nicholson spoke at LeTourneau University’s chapel service on October 12, as part of LeTourneau’s Justice Week. Nicholson received her Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Durham in England and her M.Div. at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Asbury Professor Publishes New Book on Youth Ministry and Culture
October 17, 2022 — Dr. Brian Hull, professor of pastoral and Christian ministries at Asbury University, co-wrote a new book, Youth Ministry as Mission: A Conversation About Theology and Culture, with Dr. Patrick Mays, professor of Christian ministry and campus pastor at LeTourneau University. Kregel Publishing launched the book in July of 2022.
Renowned Chemist to Speak on Asbury Campus
November 16, 2021 — Today, Asbury University welcomes chemist, Dr. James Tour, for a special two-day visit to discuss the importance of the integration of faith and science.