All sanctions against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary have been lifted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Seminary President David Dockery announced the action June 11, ending a difficult saga in the history of what once…
Why the faculty’s stand at Southeastern Seminary matters now
In 1987, the faculty of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., faced what many faculty members at colleges and universities across the country are confronting today: The takeover of their institution by outside forces determined to impose ideological…
SACS team recommends lifting sanctions on Southwestern
A visiting team representing the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges will recommend lifting sanctions against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Seminary President David Dockery announced the recommendation in a letter to the seminary community April 8. Sanctions…
Six Southern states create new accrediting agency
With U.S. President Donald Trump attempting to force academic accrediting agencies to be less “woke” and more responsive to conservatives’ demands, six public universities last week announced formation of their own accrediting agency. This is an attempt to separate from…
SACS continuing to monitor Southwestern Seminary
In a technical move, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has extended sanctions against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for another year to achieve “a pattern of financial stability.” The Southern Baptist Convention school in Fort Worth, Texas, was issued…
Southwestern Seminary given warning by accrediting agency
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has been issued a warning by one of its primary accrediting agencies, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Southern Baptist Convention school remains fully accredited while SACS investigates concerns about the school’s governance and…