College of Theology and Ministry Articles and Features

Hobbs College Welcomes Melendez to Faculty

Dr. Mario Melendez will join the faculty of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry beginning this fall. He has been hired as the Auguie Henry Chair of Bible and assistant professor of Old Testament and biblical studies. Melendez earned a…

Martin Recognized as Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry

Lauren Martin has been recognized as the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry by the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions are typically presented during a special…

Lehrmann Recognized as Outstanding Senior in Philosophy

Leslie “Paige” Lehrmann, a December 2019 graduate in philosophy and mathematics, has been recognized as the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Philosophy by the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry. Awards for outstanding…

Hobbs College Announces Outstanding Senior in Biblical and Theological Studies

The Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry has announced that Dawson Alley is the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Biblical and Theological Studies. This award, along with awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions, are typically…

OBU Professor Bandy to Join New Orleans Seminary

Dr. Alan Bandy, Rowena R. Strickland associate professor of New Testament, has accepted a position at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) as professor of New Testament and Greek, occupying the Robert Hamlin Chair of New Testament…

Emerson Named Dean of Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry

OBU has appointed Dr. Matthew Emerson as dean of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry and the Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership. Emerson has served as interim dean since January 2020 along with his duties as…

Dr. Robert Stewart to Speak at Philosophy Forum March 6

OBU will host Dr. Robert Stewart as a guest lecturer for the next Philosophy Forum Friday, March 6. The event will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center at 4 p.m. Stewart will present on “The Whole…

Ridenour, Arbo to Kick-Off Spring Philosophy Forum Series Feb. 7

The first Philosophy Forum of the new year will take place Friday, Feb. 7, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus. The forum will feature a philosophical conversation between faculty members Dr. Randy…

Register Today for OBU ‘Generation Why?’ Student Apologetics Conference March 7

OBU is hosting a student apologetics conference Saturday, March 7, 2020, on its main campus in Shawnee. The conference is titled “Generation ‘Why?’ – Reasonable Faith in a Post-Christian Age.”…

Renowned Scholar Dr. Michael Licona Coming to Campus for Christian Worldview Lectures Jan. 13-14

Dr. Michael Licona, associate professor of theology at Houston Baptist University, will deliver a series of lectures on Christian worldview during OBU’s January term. These lectures will follow along with the course of the Christian…

OBU to Host Youth Apologetics "Generation Why?" One Day Conference March 7, 2020

OBU is hosting a youth apologetics conference Saturday, March 7, 2020, on its main campus in Shawnee. The conference is titled “Generation ‘Why?’ – Reasonable Faith in a Post-Christian Age,” and…

University to Host Final Philosophy Forum of Fall Semester Dec. 6

The final Philosophy Forum of the fall 2019 semester will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m., in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center. The forum will feature a mock debate on the question: “Does God…

OBU Alumnus and Former Harvard Professor Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones to Speak at Philosophy Forum Nov. 15

Dr. Russell “Rusty” Jones, 2004 OBU graduate, is returning to Bison Hill to speak at the next Philosophy Forum Friday, Nov. 15. The Forum will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in the Bailey Business Center on…

Bebbington to Speak Nov. 1 on History of Baptists and Seminoles in Indian Territory

Dr. David Bebbington will return to Bison Hill Friday, Nov. 1, to deliver a lecture on Baptists and Seminoles in Indian territory in the 1840’s to 1907. The lecture will take place in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…

Anderson to Discuss “The Argument for God From Evil” at Philosophy Forum Oct. 11

Dr. Tawa Anderson, associate professor of philosophy, will deliver the philosophy forum on Friday, Oct. 11. It will be held from 4-5:15 p.m. in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center. The lecture is titled “Whose…

Eccher Delivers Hobbs Lecture on “Sola Scriptura and the Reformation” Oct. 9

Dr. Stephen Eccher delivered the Hobbs Lecture at OBU Wednesday, Oct. 9. The lecture took place during OBU’s Wednesday chapel hour at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Eccher is the assistant professor of church…

Jeff and Kathy Madison, Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators, to Deliver Minter Lecture Oct. 7

Jeff and Kathy Madison will deliver the 2019 Minter Lecture Monday, Oct. 7, in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of OBU’s Bailey Business Center. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The title of the Madisons’…

Apologetics Club to Host Philosophy Forum on Extraterrestrials and Worldview Sept. 13

The Mars Hill Student Apologetics Club is hosting the second Philosophy Forum of the fall semester Friday, Sept. 13, from 4-5:15 p.m. The event will take place in Bailey Business Center in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The primary purpose of…

Dr. Heath Thomas Kicks Off Fall Chapel Series with Message from John 10

Dr. Heath Thomas, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, delivered OBU’s chapel message Wednesday, Sept. 4. The message kicked off the 2019 Fall Chapel series, themed, “Christ the King.” Thomas taught…

Fall Philosophy Forum Series to Begin Aug. 30 with Bandy, Anderson

OBU kicks off the fall semester of its 2019-20 Philosophy Forum series beginning Friday, Aug. 30. The first event features Dr. Alan Bandy, Rowena Strickland Associate Professor of New Testament, and Dr. Tawa Anderson, associate professor of…