A profile of the Georgia Baptist pioneers: 1771-1785
Despite these obstacles, early Georgia Baptists persevered…
education
Liberty announces investigation into Falwell’s tenure
Calls for such an investigation had been mounting since Falwell’s departure last week…
COVID-19 brings surge of inquiries in homeschooling
“We are seeing just dramatic numbers of people contacting us…”
Warner Robins extension center among those to be closed by NOBTS
The three remaining Georgia extension centers will continue in operation…
COVID-19 causes Georgia Baptist colleges to temporarily move online
DULUTH — Brewton-Parker College, Shorter University, and Truett McConnell University – the three Georgia Baptist-affiliated colleges – have all announced plans to move classes online for a time due to COVID-19.Truett McConnell is considering March 16-20 an Easter Break. March 23-27 will be a “regularly scheduled class week,” but all classes will be assessed online. […]
Important child protection bills introduced last week
The bill would apply to obscene materials via library books, instructional materials, and online databases.
Fayette County meeting for parents tonight to discuss sex education curriculum
FAYETTEVILLE — Tonight there will be a church meeting where parents are encouraged to keep children away.Two Georgia Baptist pastors will join leaders from Fairburn, Flint River, and Southside Baptist associations at 6:30 p.m. at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church to discuss a proposed sex ed curriculum for local schools.Josh Saefkow, senior pastor of Flat Creek […]
Shorter’s Education Program earns highest rating on GaPSC measures of effectiveness
Shorter University has earned a Level 4 rating on the 2019 Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEMs) published by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). This level is above the expected level of performance for effectively preparing future teachers and is the highest rating available.“We are so excited to have earned a Distinguished Level ranking,” […]
14 North Ga. NOBTS extension center graduates take part in commencement
The group included two students from Alabama who attended classes in Columbus.
BPC partners with NOBTS to offer accelerated M.Div. program
By Evan RiekhofMOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College President Steve Echols signed an articulation agreement earlier this academic year with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) President Jamie Dew. This articulation agreement was created to help students in BPC’s Christian Studies program save time and money as they work toward their Master of Divinity (M. Div.).Through […]
Deadline for Student Achievement Award scholarships is Nov. 1
Deadline is Nov. 1. For more information call …
U.S. News & World Report ranks Shorter among South’s best colleges
“We are pleased that our programs are again ranked among the best…”