Harding School of Theology

[08/20/21]   Convocation at Harding School of Theology will be Monday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Center Auditorium on the HST campus.

This will be the formal installation of Dr. Mark Powell as the new dean of HST, and he will present his inaugural address, with a reception to follow.

This event is free and open to the public.

Convocation is an annual worship assembly of the HST community to kick off the academic year.

Theme for the Year - Harding School of Theology

Hope for the Future

Each year at Harding School of Theology we adopt a theme for the year chosen by the faculty. Our chapel, preaching classes, and other events incorporate that theme and give some direction to our spiritual life and growth. The theme for the 2021-2022 year is Hope for the Future. You may read the theme article by Dr. Lance Hawley here:

https://hst.edu/about-us/theme-for-the-year/

Theme for the Year - Harding School of Theology I remember where and when I first heard the news that the vaccine for COVID-19 had been approved. I was driving and the radio broadcaster announced it in a somewhat nonchalant manner.

Convocation at Harding School of Theology will be Monday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Center Auditorium on the HST campus.

This will be the formal installation of Dr. Mark Powell as the new dean of HST, and he will present his inaugural address, with a reception to follow.

This event is free and open to the public.

Convocation is an annual worship assembly of the HST community to kick off the academic year.

Convocation at Harding School of Theology will be Monday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Center Auditorium on the HST campus.

This will be the formal installation of Dr. Mark Powell as the new dean of HST, and he will present his inaugural address, with a reception to follow.

This event is free and open to the public.

Convocation is an annual worship assembly of the HST community to kick off the academic year.

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology

It's not too late! We are still accepting applications for Fall 2021 for all programs.

Visit hst.edu/apply, email the admissions office at [email protected], or call Dr. Matt Carter at 901-432-7744.

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology Thank you for your interest in Harding School of Theology. You’re applying to join a community dedicated to deeper faith in God, and higher standards of scholarship and ministry.

Class Schedule and Syllabi - Harding School of Theology

The syllabi are posted for Fall 2021 classes!

https://hst.edu/syllabi

Class Schedule and Syllabi - Harding School of Theology Skip to Section: Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Summer 2019 Fall 2017 | Spring 2018 |…

We're thankful to have had a visit from The Kerusso Experience , Harding University's preacher training camp! These young folks are spending a week learning Bible study methods and sermon preparation and delivery.

[06/30/21]   Harding School of Theology seeks an administrative assistant to work with the Admissions and Advancement Offices. The position is full time, Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend events. Insurance, retirement, and education benefits. Must be a member of the Church of Christ. For more information contact Greg Muse ([email protected]) or visit hst.edu/employment.

HST distance students participate in a Spiritual Formation Retreat early in their program. It was a delight to have our first retreat since January 2020!

This one was special -
Great students, of course!

Dr. Allen Black's last retreat as dean

Former Librarian Don Meredith came out of retirement to adjunct!

Dr. Mark Powell shared leadership as incoming dean

Dr. Matt Carter led some intimate times of prayer and worship

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology

We are still accepting applications for Fall 2021 for all programs!

Visit hst.edu/apply, email the admissions office at [email protected], or call Dr. Matt Carter at 901-432-7744.

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology Thank you for your interest in Harding School of Theology. You’re applying to join a community dedicated to deeper faith in God, and higher standards of scholarship and ministry.

We celebrate our retiring faculty!

Dr. Allen Black - Dean, New Testament - 38 years
Dr. Dave Bland - D.Min. Director, Homiletics - 28 years
Dr. Ed Gray - Counseling - 28 years

We are happy for them - and also happy that all three will teach for us this fall as adjuncts!

We celebrate our retiring faculty!

Dr. Allen Black - Dean, New Testament - 38 years
Dr. Dave Bland - D.Min. Director, Homiletics - 28 years
Dr. Ed Gray - Counseling - 28 years

We are happy for them - and also happy that all three will teach for us this fall as adjuncts!

Congratulations to HST alum and Harding University professor Dr. Mac Sandlin on the successful defense of his his doctoral dissertation "with honors," a distinction his committee added and is said to be rare at the University of Dayton.

He has now earned his doctorate in Theology. His dissertation is titled, "Help Us to Be Good: A Pneumatological Virtue Ethic for Churches of Christ."

He is pictured here with Dr. Brad Kallenberg, his dissertation director.

Congratulations to HST alum and Harding University professor Dr. Mac Sandlin on the successful defense of his his doctoral dissertation "with honors," a distinction his committee added and is said to be rare at the University of Dayton.

He has now earned his doctorate in Theology. His dissertation is titled, "Help Us to Be Good: A Pneumatological Virtue Ethic for Churches of Christ."

He is pictured here with Dr. Brad Kallenberg, his dissertation director.

Presenting the HST class of 2021!

The commencement video is still available for viewing at https://vimeo.com/542220569

Presenting the HST class of 2021!

The commencement video is still available for viewing at https://vimeo.com/542220569

HST 63rd Commencement, May, 7, 2021

Join us in congratulating the 27 HST Students who will graduate this Friday, May 7, at 7 PM central time!

Through a lot of reading and writing and learning and sharpening ministry skills, they have earned their degrees. May God bless them in their continued ministry.

Here is the link to view this graduation ceremony stream.

https://vimeo.com/542220569

HST 63rd Commencement, May, 7, 2021 This is "HST 63rd Commencement, May, 7, 2021" by COCWS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Congratulations to Aaron Parker!

Aaron successfully defended his M.A. in Systematic Theology thesis on Wednesday, April 21. His thesis is titled "The Discursive Body: A Theological Account of Revelation and Language in Conversation with John Webster and Conceptual Metaphor Theory."

The thesis committee is Dr. Mark Powell (Chair), Dr. Lance Hawley, Dr. Brad East (Abilene Christian University), and Dr. Allen Black (Dean).

Congratulations to Aaron Parker!

Aaron successfully defended his M.A. in Systematic Theology thesis on Wednesday, April 21. His thesis is titled "The Discursive Body: A Theological Account of Revelation and Language in Conversation with John Webster and Conceptual Metaphor Theory."

The thesis committee is Dr. Mark Powell (Chair), Dr. Lance Hawley, Dr. Brad East (Abilene Christian University), and Dr. Allen Black (Dean).

Today was our last chapel of the Spring semester. We were so blessed to have long-time missionary and former HST professor and dean Dr. Philip Slate speak to us a word of encouragement and challenge.

Today was our last chapel of the Spring semester. We were so blessed to have long-time missionary and former HST professor and dean Dr. Philip Slate speak to us a word of encouragement and challenge.

We have 27 students scheduled to graduate in May. Chapel today featured three of them. Here is a little of what they said they wished they knew when they started:

Glen Knabe, graduating with Doctor of Ministry:
Be yourself in ministry. You can't be like other ministers that you hold in high regard, but they can't be you either. Be authentic.

Scott McFarland, graduating with Master of Divinity:
The people in your congregation can't understand how hard you are working in school or why it is needed. You need internal motivation to keep going through your degree.

Cana Moore, graduating with Master of Divinity
Learn the value of outside work. We have plenty to do within our coursework, of course, but when a footnote catches your eye, follow the trail.

We have 27 students scheduled to graduate in May. Chapel today featured three of them. Here is a little of what they said they wished they knew when they started:

Glen Knabe, graduating with Doctor of Ministry:
Be yourself in ministry. You can't be like other ministers that you hold in high regard, but they can't be you either. Be authentic.

Scott McFarland, graduating with Master of Divinity:
The people in your congregation can't understand how hard you are working in school or why it is needed. You need internal motivation to keep going through your degree.

Cana Moore, graduating with Master of Divinity
Learn the value of outside work. We have plenty to do within our coursework, of course, but when a footnote catches your eye, follow the trail.

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology

We are accepting applications for Fall 2021 for master's degrees in Bible, ministry, and theology and for the Doctor of Ministry degree.

Apply at hst.edu/apply

For more information visit hst.edu or email Dr. Matt Carter at [email protected] or call (901) 432-7744.

Apply Online - Harding School of Theology Thank you for your interest in Harding School of Theology. You’re applying to join a community dedicated to deeper faith in God, and higher standards of scholarship and ministry.

"HST is a place of deep faith, authentic discipleship, and high academic standards. I am continually impressed by our students and what God does through them after they graduate. I hope to carry on a long tradition of what HST has always been about.

At the same time, the world is emerging from a global pandemic, the Western church faces numerical decline and social challenges, and the global church needs better-trained leaders. I firmly believe that God is working through these challenges and has positioned HST well. I look forward to seeing HST train an increasingly global and diverse group of leaders, who in turn will help local churches engage more fully in God’s mission."

-- Mark Powell

*Dr. Mark E. Powell will become the eighth dean of Harding School of Theology on July 1st following the retirement of Dr. Allen Black.

"HST is a place of deep faith, authentic discipleship, and high academic standards. I am continually impressed by our students and what God does through them after they graduate. I hope to carry on a long tradition of what HST has always been about.

At the same time, the world is emerging from a global pandemic, the Western church faces numerical decline and social challenges, and the global church needs better-trained leaders. I firmly believe that God is working through these challenges and has positioned HST well. I look forward to seeing HST train an increasingly global and diverse group of leaders, who in turn will help local churches engage more fully in God’s mission."

-- Mark Powell

*Dr. Mark E. Powell will become the eighth dean of Harding School of Theology on July 1st following the retirement of Dr. Allen Black.

Congratulations to Dr. Glen Knabe, who successfully defended his D.Min. dissertation this week.

The title of Glen's dissertation is "The Spiritual Development of Youth in Rural Congregations of North Central and Northeast Arkansas: A Mentoring Program."

Chairing the defense was Dr. Dave Bland. Committee members include Drs. Devin Swindle and Carlus Gupton. The dean, Dr. Allen Black, serves on all committees.

The defense was done via Zoom. Drs Black, Knabe, and Bland met afterward on the mansion steps for a quick photo.

Congratulations to Dr. Glen Knabe, who successfully defended his D.Min. dissertation this week.

The title of Glen's dissertation is "The Spiritual Development of Youth in Rural Congregations of North Central and Northeast Arkansas: A Mentoring Program."

Chairing the defense was Dr. Dave Bland. Committee members include Drs. Devin Swindle and Carlus Gupton. The dean, Dr. Allen Black, serves on all committees.

The defense was done via Zoom. Drs Black, Knabe, and Bland met afterward on the mansion steps for a quick photo.

Class Schedule and Syllabi - Harding School of Theology

The course schedule for the 2021-2022 academic year is posted! See what our students will be studying this year:
https://hst.edu/students/class-schedule-and-syllabi/#fall2021

Class Schedule and Syllabi - Harding School of Theology Skip to Section: Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 |Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Summer 2019 | Fall 2017 | Spring 2018 | Summer 2018 Click the course title to…

"For the past 15 years, I have been able to walk alongside an urban church that has had a strong sense of mission, a heart of mercy, and an aspiration for Christ-like transformation to happen in people. I look forward to pouring into current and future ministers from that experience and casting a vision for them of strengthening, building, and leading missional churches. I have discerned that my call now is to walk alongside future and contemporary church leaders to offer guidance and encouragement in leading God’s people toward God’s mission. I look forward to being a part of that process!"

-- Steve Cloer

"For the past 15 years, I have been able to walk alongside an urban church that has had a strong sense of mission, a heart of mercy, and an aspiration for Christ-like transformation to happen in people. I look forward to pouring into current and future ministers from that experience and casting a vision for them of strengthening, building, and leading missional churches. I have discerned that my call now is to walk alongside future and contemporary church leaders to offer guidance and encouragement in leading God’s people toward God’s mission. I look forward to being a part of that process!"

-- Steve Cloer

"I am very mindful of the tremendous legacy that has gone before me in this library. Knowing in whose footsteps I am walking is humbling, exciting, and a charge I must keep. I have also been thinking about how, as Christians, we are called to be lifelong learners as well as to be in community. I feel like a theological library is a wonderful intersection of these two things, and it is thrilling to think of the work we can do in such a space."

-- Jessica Holland

"I am very mindful of the tremendous legacy that has gone before me in this library. Knowing in whose footsteps I am walking is humbling, exciting, and a charge I must keep. I have also been thinking about how, as Christians, we are called to be lifelong learners as well as to be in community. I feel like a theological library is a wonderful intersection of these two things, and it is thrilling to think of the work we can do in such a space."

-- Jessica Holland

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Allen Black as he prepares to retire in June after his service at HST for almost 40 years. Since 1983, Dr. Black, serving as professor of New Testament at HST, taught several generations of ministers. He has served on the ministry staff of the Highland Church of Christ since 1987. Dr. Allen Black began serving as dean of HST in 2015.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Mark E. Powell will serve as the next dean of HST. On July 1, 2021, Dr. Powell will become the school’s eighth dean in its 63-year history. Dr. Powell began serving at HST in 2002. He currently serves as professor of theology at HST. He is the author of three books as well as a number of academic articles, book chapters and book reviews.

Dr. Powell has a deep commitment to the church, to ministers, and to the students at HST. Dr. Powell also brings a gracious, warm manner to both conversations and the classroom. We look forward to Dr. Powell’s leadership as we anticipate the future.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Black for his many years of service and congratulating Dr. Powell on his new role.

For more information visit https://hst.edu/hst-leadership-update/

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Allen Black as he prepares to retire in June after his service at HST for almost 40 years. Since 1983, Dr. Black, serving as professor of New Testament at HST, taught several generations of ministers. He has served on the ministry staff of the Highland Church of Christ since 1987. Dr. Allen Black began serving as dean of HST in 2015.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Mark E. Powell will serve as the next dean of HST. On July 1, 2021, Dr. Powell will become the school’s eighth dean in its 63-year history. Dr. Powell began serving at HST in 2002. He currently serves as professor of theology at HST. He is the author of three books as well as a number of academic articles, book chapters and book reviews.

Dr. Powell has a deep commitment to the church, to ministers, and to the students at HST. Dr. Powell also brings a gracious, warm manner to both conversations and the classroom. We look forward to Dr. Powell’s leadership as we anticipate the future.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Black for his many years of service and congratulating Dr. Powell on his new role.

For more information visit https://hst.edu/hst-leadership-update/