While it’s common for incoming freshmen to be welcomed to college by campus leaders, it’s not so common for that encouragement to come in the form of a hymn — but that’s what we do at Baylor. Since 2008, each incoming class has been welcomed with its own unique hymn, written and composed by Baylor […]
Even if she had never received “one of the most significant recognitions ever bestowed upon a Baylor faculty member,” Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa’s contributions to New Testament scholarship and higher education would be impressive. She has served as a past president of the world’s largest professional organization of Biblical scholars, written numerous influential books and […]
Earlier this month, President Livingstone announced a series of action steps that Baylor would take to “elevate the difficult, uncomfortable but important conversations … regarding race, privilege, violence and conciliation in America.” Among those steps was a virtual Baylor Conversation Series, in which a panel of Baylor faculty members would discuss “the role of the church […]
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” — hymn #351 in the Baptist Hymnal — was written in 1900 and first performed at a celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. A prayer of thanksgiving for faithfulness and freedom, the song quickly earned the nickname “the Black national anthem,” and over the years it became one of the most […]
For decades, many have struggled with the idea that faith plays a part in addiction recovery. At Baylor’s Beauchamp Addiction Recovery Center (BARC), religion and recovery go hand in hand. “Instead of buckling under the pressure, Baylor is establishing a model for other faith-based organizations attempting to bridge the gap between addiction recovery and religion,” […]
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world, with more than 40 million victims worldwide — and its happening in communities all across the globe, including right here in Texas. Baylor alumna Susan Peters, BA ’86, has made it her mission to put an end to it. After witnessing exploitation and injustice […]
Since the start of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Baylor leadership — from President Livingstone on down — has worked hard to keep the Baylor Family informed and educated about how the university is responding to the pandemic. In everything from emails to recorded videos to Facebook Live Q&As, Dr. Livingstone has provided frequent updates […]
From sailors to motorcycle gangs, tattoos have long been a hallmark of rebellion, and a subtle indicator of someone outside the mainstream. But that stigma has eroded significantly in recent years, and today, it’s hardly surprising to see a tattoo on almost anyone. That’s what led Baylor sociology professor Kevin Dougherty to consider what tattoos […]
Whether it’s due to one’s learning style or schedule, for some people, reading news online just doesn’t work. They prefer an audible format — books on tape, podcasts, etc. If that sounds like you — and if you’re a dedicated Baylor Bear — then these Baylor podcasts are for you. Baylor Connections — If you […]
The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. With a mission like that, it’s no surprise that a book analyzing the impact of the Christian faith on teaching came out of Baylor. Baylor School of Education […]
