Criswell College: Spring Course on Women in the Old Testament

Dr. David Brooks | Dr. Curtis A Woods

The Old Testament names over 120 women and, without naming them, refers specifically to more than another 32,600. 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 Honors Jim Henry at Seventh Annual W. A. Criswell Legacy Awards Gala

Rob Collingsworth

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

Dr. Jennifer Burgess | Program Director of Psychology

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

Alumni Highlight: J.D. Points ’97, M.A. ’00

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

Alumni Highlight: Shane Pruitt

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

From Campus to Capitol: Criswell College Joins National Dialogue Advancing Hispanic Voices in National Policy

May 12, 2025

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

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): A Poetic Peacemaker

Dr. Curtis A. Woods, March 13, 2025

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): A Poetic Peacemaker In the month of March, our country intentionally celebrates the contributions of women who have gone before and remain with us. These venerated women have made significant imprints on humanity’s social canvas. As a Christian liberal arts academician, researchers can readily find women breaking… Read More

A Cultivator’s Take on Racial Reconciliation

Dr. Curtis A. Woods, February 24, 2025

A Cultivator’s Take on Racial Reconciliation When regenerate followers of Christ discuss race relations in America, we should do so without being overly critical or biting toward one another. Ad hominem attacks only engender more heat than light. No one is edified. The apostle Paul chastised the church at Galatia… Read More

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