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10/28/2026

Dr. Cardoza attended the Anniversary Celebration of the Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) en Sierra Linda, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Theme: "La Obra del Espíritu Santo: Encarnación y Testimonio," (The Work of the Holy Spirit: Incarnational Witness). September 19-25, 2026. He also prepared two podcasts for the community. Services were celebrated outside because of the problems with the energy power system in Puerto Rico.

To access the two podcasts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnKRrE9murM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO7R1wtkvAg

10/28/2026

Our very own Carlos F. Cardoza Orlandi is the Senior Scholar in Residence for the 2026-2027 Research Fellows of the Overseas Ministries Study Center. Scholars are working on different research projects for future publication, focusing on Christianities in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinx communities in the USA.

https://omsc.ptsem.edu/lamin-sanneh-research-fellowship/2026-27-research-fellows/

10/28/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Longenecker! Since joining the Baylor faculty in August 2009, Dr. Longenecker has advanced the study of the origins of Christianity, with emphases on early Christianity in its Greco‑Roman context, Pauline theology and chronology, and women in early Christianity and the Greco‑Roman world. Join us in celebrating Dr. Longenecker! 🎉

10/27/2026

Readers meet the author, hosted by Baylor Libraries! Meet Dr. Longenecker in Moody Memorial Library on November 3rd at 11:30 am! Sic em Bears!

10/26/2026

Welcome to a new monthly series called Professor’s Picks!

This series will showcase the amazing professors here at the Religion Department!! This month, we are looking into some of Dr. Dodson favorite things and recommendations!
Sic em Bears!! 💚💛

10/21/2026

Interested in Studying Abroad?
Earn up to 6 hours in Religion in Oxford, England this summer! Feel free to contact Dr. Flowers or Dr. Middleton

10/21/2026

On September 30th, Ministry Guidance hosted a lunch at the SUB. 6 local ministers talked with 43 student participants from Intro to Ministry, Cross Cultural Ministry, and Youth Ministry classes.

10/17/2026

Join us in wishing Neil Messer a very happy birthday! 🎉 Dr. Messer joined Baylor’s Department of Religion in Fall 2023 as Professor of Theological Bioethics after a distinguished career in the UK. His research bridges bioethics, science & theology, with current work engaging theologically with neuroethics. Grateful for his insight and leadership—here’s to another year of impact and inspiration! 🧠📚

10/17/2026

Happy birthday, Dr. Mikeal Parsons! Dr. Parsons has taught New Testament at Baylor since 1986. Thank you for decades of scholarship and mentorship — wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 🎉🎂

10/13/2026

A lecture you won’t want to miss! 💚
Join us for the 2026 McGee Lecture with Dr. Teresa Morgan as she explores atonement, trust, and reconciliation.

📅 October 14 at 3:30 PM
📍 The Treasure Room, Armstrong Browning Library
Come learn, connect, and join the conversation!

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