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The Book of Psalms: A Transparent Translation for Daily Meditation by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. is available now!

The psalms are the inspired prayers and praises of God's people. When we study and pray them, they change us--we are shaped by Scripture to think about God the way the psalmists did, and their words become the overflow of our hearts. But much of what makes the psalms so powerful is embedded in the structure and artistry of the original Hebrew--features that most English translations, by rendering the psalms according to the conventions of English poetry, inevitably obscure. This translation takes a different approach. Intentionally literal and transparent to the underlying Hebrew, James M. Hamilton Jr.'s rendering lets the structure of the original show through--allowing readers to encounter the psalms' language and form in ways most English translations don't permit.

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New semester, new classes, and a few essentials to help you get started.

We’re giving away a back-to-school bundle featuring a Fellow French press, a bag of Sunergos Coffee, a Blackwing journal and pencil, and a Southern mug, the perfect partners for reading, studying, and preparing for the semester ahead.

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Open only to current students, both in-person and online. Winner will be announced August 14.

Do you feel equipped for the hardest counseling conversations in your church?

Join us October 12-14 for Southern Seminary's Pastoral Counseling Workshop, a retreat designed for men serving as pastors and counselors who regularly walk with people through life's hardest seasons.

Hear from Dr. Matthew Haste, Dr. Robert Jones, Dr. Jeremy Pierre, and Dr. Colin McCulloch as they offer biblical teaching, practical wisdom, and encouragement for the work of gospel-centered counseling.

Along with opportunities to learn and connect with fellow pastors, this retreat combines ministry training with a slower pace so you leave better equipped, more refreshed, and ready to serve your church with greater confidence.

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Four seminaries. One mission.

This summer, students and faculty from four Southern Baptist seminaries served together on a historic mission trip to the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating the kind of gospel cooperation that has marked Southern Baptists for more than a century.

Read how this partnership is strengthening missions, theological education, and the churches we serve.

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For Dr. Michael E. Pohlman, preaching is where theological study meets the care of souls. He teaches students that everything they learn in seminary, from biblical languages to theology and history, serves the proclamation of God’s Word.

In the classroom, Dr. Pohlman trains students to preach with biblical conviction, historical awareness, and dependence on the Spirit. His teaching emphasizes that the hope of ministry is not found in methods or programs, but in God working through his Word.

Get to know Dr. Pohlman, who prepares students to stand behind the pulpit with a deep trust in the message they proclaim.

Southern Seminary faculty continue to shape conversations that reach far beyond the classroom.

This summer, Dr. John D. Wilsey, Chair of the Church History Department, received the Heritage Foundation's Freedom and Opportunity Academic Prize, recognizing his scholarship on history, religious freedom, and the ideas that shape our culture.

Read why Dr. Wilsey believes history is essential for Christians and how his work continues to serve both the church and the academy.

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