When Tarrick McGuire talks about policing, he doesn’t start with strategy or statistics. He starts with people. Early in his career with the Arlington Police Department, McGuire arrested a young man on narcotics charges. During the drive to jail, the two talked. The man had dropped out of school, lost… Read More
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month! At Criswell, we celebrate this historic milestone during our chapel services by listening attentively to one of our SGA leaders as he or she highlights a historic African American figure who paved the way for equality and justice, creating greater… Read More
The Old Testament names over 120 women and, without naming them, refers specifically to more than another 33,650. Besides bearing children, through their courage, risk, prayer, and initiative, God used women in significant ways as his story progressed toward Christ. We find role models and principles to apply from Abraham,… Read More
Criswell College celebrated its seventh annual W. A. Criswell Legacy Awards Gala Monday, October 13 at the Dallas Arboretum, honoring longtime pastor and Southern Baptist leader Dr. Jim Henry with the 2025 W. A. Criswell Legacy Award. The Legacy Gala brought together hundreds of friends and supporters of the college, including many… Read More
Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Jennifer Burgess returns to Criswell College to take the helm as program director of psychology. She begins the school year as Criswell’s newest full-time faculty member. Burgess served as an assistant professor at Dallas Baptist University, an adjunct professor at Tarleton State University in Fort… Read More
J.D. Points wears many hats—pastor, business leader, husband, mentor—but one identity ties them all together: Criswell alumnus. His life and ministry reflect the kind of theological grounding, servant-hearted leadership, and practical faithfulness that Criswell College seeks to instill in every graduate. J.D. earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Criswell… Read More
Shane Pruitt, a 2005 graduate of Criswell College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, currently serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). In this role, he leads evangelism and discipleship efforts aimed at students and young adults across the United States…. Read More
Each spring, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) brings together higher education leaders, policymakers, and student advocates from across the nation for its Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education in Washington, D.C. Now in its 30th year, the two-day forum continues to serve as a platform for… Read More
