Fall 2015 Campus Ministry Update

The school year is nearly half over, and campus ministry is in full swing!  We’ve been blessed to have several phenomenal speakers at Chapel so far this year, including new Southwestern president Brad Andrews. Rev. Ben Hanne has begun settling into his new position as campus minister.  Hanne just returned from accompanying five SC students to Exploration 2015 in Florida, where the students explored a calling into ordained ministry.  He’s also begun offering communion for students and faculty on Tuesday and Thursday mornings each week, and is looking to add more opportunities for…continue reading →

Speakers Selected for Spring 2016 Philosophy & Religion Lecture Series

The next two speakers have been selected for the Philosophy and Religion lecture series. Dr. D. Stephen Long, Ethics chair at Southern Methodist University, will present the next Smith-Willson lecture on Monday, February 22, at 4pm in Wroten Hall on the Southwestern campus. Dr. Long will present “Let’s Get Speculative: The Importance of the Doctrine of God for Everyday Life.” Dr. Kevin Watson, Assistant Professor of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies at Candler Divinity School of Emory University will present the next Parkhurst Lecture on Tuesday, March 29, at 7pm, also in Wroten Hall.…continue reading →

New Christmas album connects traditions new and old

Winfield, Kan. — A band made up of Southwestern College alumni and friends is releasing an album of live Christmas worship music entitled In the Company of Friends. The album features rock worship-style variations on Christmas favorites such as “O Come O Come Emmanuel,” “The First Noel,” and “What Child Is This,” as well as newer songs by contemporary artists and original music by band members. “What makes this project so special is the fact that all of us are friends and family of the college,” said producer and performer on the album,…continue reading →

Institute for Discipleship Given Control of Master’s Program

The Institute for Discipleship will be taking over recruitment, advising and academic responsibilities for Southwestern College's online Master of Arts in Specialized Ministries degree program.  This change will take place in fall of 2015.  The degree had been under the domain of the college's Professional Studies department. "We're excited about the opportunities this gives the Institute.  It allows us to use our connections in the church world to increase awareness of this wonderful degree at the college, and it allows us to further the Institute's mission to educate and train persons for work in church ministry,"…continue reading →