DBU REPORT 6 IGE HOSTS RENOWNED AUTHOR AT VERITAS LECTURE SERIES The Institute for Global Engagement hosted pastor and author Russ Ramsey in February for the Veritas Lecture Series, an event designed to bring thought leaders and industry professionals together for dialogue about intriguing topics. Ramsey presented a lecture titled Pursuing Perfection: Michelangelo’s David and Our Hunger for Glory. Ramsey also dialogued with DBU Trustee and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church at the Fields Dr. Brent Taylor about the intersection of art, suffering, and faith. Ramsey studied at Taylor University and Covenant Theological Seminary, where he received his Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. He serves as pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Tennessee. Ramsey is the author of Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith and Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart: What Art Teaches Us About the Wonder and Struggle of Being Alive. COLLEGE of EDUCATION DORTHY M. BUSH GALLUP LECTURE SERIES HOSTS DISTINGUISHED GUEST The annual George H. Gallup, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series brings influential scholars and leaders to campus to engage students and faculty in thought-provoking discussions. The spring event featured Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a renowned philosopher and senior tutor at the University of Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall who specializes in apologetics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford and has been awarded two highly competitive postdoctoral research fellowships from Oxford and the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Baker-Hytch focused on the intersection of faith and reason in contemporary philosophical discourse. Dr. Adam C. Wright, president, characterized the remarks of Dr. Baker-Hytch as “a timely and powerful reminder that our Christian worldview can stand firm amidst the ever-present challenges of our day, offering hope and conviction grounded in the truth of Scripture.” Attendees also participated in a Q&A session with Dr. Baker-Hytch. ALTERNATIVE SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATION APPROVED Recent approval by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides an attractive option for working professionals to pursue a superintendent role after earning a master’s degree and principal certification. Educators can complete their certification in two semesters with a condensed schedule to help them balance their existing professional responsibilities and educational goals. Those who pursue the Alternative Superintendent Certification can also transfer up to 12 hours (four classes) of their coursework into DBU’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) K-12 program. Dr. Larry McHaney, director of Educational Leadership, praised the new program’s commitment to “developing Christ-centered servantleaders in education who will go out to fulfill God’s calling to influence the next generation by shining His light in the world.” For more information, contact eddk12@dbu.edu.
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