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The memorial service for Dr. Toni Craven will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at University Christian Church. Academics and Ministers are encouraged to process in Academic Robe or Stole The service will be live streamed at universitychristian.org/live/

The promise of our faith is not that bad things won’t happen—they will and they do. The promise, by God’s grace, is that we won’t have to face them alone. May we all be reminders of God’s presence.

Brite Divinity School joins people from around the world in holding the loved ones of those lives lost in the terrible flooding in Central Texas in our prayers. We also hold in prayer faith leaders who are trying to find words of grace in the face of unspeakable tragedy.

Brite is a proud sponsor of Trinity Pride Fest. Learn more at trinitypridefw.org Read more about local churches and religious institutions that are involved at keranews.org/news/2025-06-2…

Brite Divinity School will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will remain closed on Friday, June 20th and will reopen at 8am on Monday, June 23rd.

This new role will bring together Dr. Oredein’s unique gifts to help Brite respond creatively to the changing landscape of theological education. Read the full announcement at brite.edu/oredein-assist…

Brite Divinity School is excited to announce that, beginning August 1, Dr. Oluwatomisin Olayinka Oredein, who joined the faculty in 2019, will become Brite Divinity School’s first Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Theological Imagination.

Tomorrow, President Cady will be in Spring, Texas, to preach at Cypress Creek Christian Church. He will preach at both services. A live stream of the service is available at cypresscreek.cc/live-stream.ht…

Dr. Natalya Cherry will participate in conversation “Christian Nationalism Exposed: What’s at Stake.” Panelists will unpack the core beliefs behind Christian nationalism, examine its influence in culture & politics, and explore how it poses a threat to the Christian community.

St. Thomas the Apostle is hosting “Faith vs. Force: How Christianity Itself Helps Us Fight the Serious Threat of Christian Nationalism” that will bring together respected theologians, clergy, and religious thought leaders for a powerful exploration of faith, hope, and justice.

Her thirty-two years of service to Brite and her commitment to Hebrew Bible were a testimony to her passion for theological education and excellence in doctoral studies. Please join us in lifting her family up in prayer during this difficult time.

We at Brite are saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Toni Craven, Emerita Professor of Hebrew Bible. Dr. Craven, who retired as the I. Wiley and Elizabeth M. Briscoe Professor of Hebrew Bible, served Brite from 1980 until her retirement in 2012.

The Center for Theology and Justice is hosting "Scheming Justice: A Colloquium for Theologically-Informed Community Organizing" on Saturday, June 14, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm in the Bass Conference Center at Brite Divinity School. Register at fs11.formsite.com/sF1Om1/1k0rmfb…

As such, we are thrilled to announce our first major step in making that dream a reality with the hiring of the Rev. Zachary Moon, PhD as our new Director of Chaplaincy Studies. View full announcement at brite.edu/chaplaincystud…

At the same time, more Brite Divinity School students are interested in serving as chaplains than at any other time in our history. Indeed, one of the dreams that received the most support on our Dream Board was for a more robust chaplaincy program at Brite.

Over the last several years, the demand for well-trained chaplains to serve in a variety of settings—military, hospital, hospice, prison, school, etc.—has grown exponentially.

At Brite Divinity School, we celebrate Pride Month. We take the opportunity to pause, reflect, give thanks, and recommit to the proposition that all persons are created equal by God. We are proud of and grateful for LGBTQ+ persons who contribute so much to our common life.

Yandell, a theologian whose work on moral injury is rooted in his experiences in the US Army in Iraq, received his M.Div. from Brite in 2015. View full announcement at brite.edu/src_director

Brite Divinity School is excited to announce Rev. Dr. Michael Yandell as the new Director of the Soul Repair Center and Doctor of Ministry program.

Dr. Wil Gafney is in Oxford, England, to deliver The Bampton Lectures at the University Church. Since 1780, these prestigious lectures have covered a range of theological subjects. The lectures are available to view at @UniversityChurch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@UniversityChu…