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21. SEBTS Commencement - Olin Trivette Binkley May 1958

Descrizione:
On Friday, May 16, 1958, the graduation program was given in the SEBTS Chapel. The audio begins with the conferring of awards and degrees by Dr. Sydnor Stealey, the President of SEBTS (start-19:14). Dr. Olin Trivette Binkley, Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics and Academic Dean of SEBTS, then gave the charge to the graduates (19:15-33:02). [The recording ends at this point due to the rest having being inadvertently overwritten at some point before digitization.]
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies
Creatore:
Binkley, Olin Trivette, 1908-1999, Stealey, Sydnor Lorenzo, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1958-05
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Olin_Trivette_Binkley_1958-05

22. SEBTS Commencement - Jack Harwell May 15, 1981

Descrizione:
Jack Harwell was the General Editor of The Georgia Christian Index. The service begins with a Scripture reading from John 1 and a word of prayer (00:00-00:40). The speaker reads from Micah 7, Matthew 7, and 2 Samuel 24, and he gives word of prayer (00:41-05:36). President Randall Lolley welcomes everyone to commencement, and he presents Albert Meiburg who is stepping down as Dean of the Faculty (05:37-09:40). A graduating student present the gift of a portrait to Meiburg, and Meiburg gives a word of thanks to the seminary family (09:41-11:08). Meiburg gives special recognition to students who have shown remarkable academic excellence (11:09-22:10). Lolley presents Jack Harwell as the commencement speaker (22:11-26:37). The choir sings a song of worship (26:38-30:15). Harwell recounts the stories of both Ananias’ in the book of Acts, and his sermon is about the responsibility of the called ones in obeying God (30:16-55:57). The service ends with a benediction (55:58-56:47).
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies, Obedience--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Clergy--Appointment, call, and election
Creatore:
Harwell, Jack and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1981-05-15
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Jack_Harwell_1981-05-15

23. SEBTS Commencement - Alan P. Neely May 12, 1984

Descrizione:
Alan P. Neely was Professor of Missions. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:03:22). Two speakers deliver the Scripture readings from Isaiah 42:1-6 and 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1 (0:03:23-0:06:48). President Randall Lolley welcomes all guests, he shares about the importance of commencement, and he gives a word of gratitude to two retiring faculty members, Elmo Scoggins and James Blackmore (0:06:49-0:13:37). Lolley invites friends and family members to stand when the graduates receive their diploma (0:13:38-0:14:24). The Associate of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:14:25-0:21:15). The Master of Religious Education degrees are conferred (0:21:16-0:23:20). The Master of Divinity degrees are conferred (0:23:21-0:41:33). The Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (0:41:34-0:46:11). C. Michael Hawn and John Steely are introduced as the worship leaders, and Alan P. Neely is introduced as the commencement speaker (0:46:12-0:46:52). Hawn and Steely play “Amazing Grace” on acoustic guitars (0:46:52-0:49:52). Neely delivers a sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:1, and he gives a charge to the graduates to preach the gospel at any opportunity for the purpose of reconciliation (0:49:53-1:13:46). Lolley leads in a round of applause for the graduates, and the service ends with a word of prayer (1:13:47-1:14:51).
Soggetto:
Preaching, Commencement ceremonies, and Reconciliation--Religious aspects--Christianity
Creatore:
Neely, Alan, 1928-2003 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1984-05-12
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Alan_P_Neely_1984-05-12

24. SEBTS Commencement - Clyde E. Fant May 10, 1985

Descrizione:
Clyde E. Fant was the professor of Preaching. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:1:00). There is a Scripture reading from I Corinthians 1 and a word of prayer (0:01:01-0:06:58). The audience is welcomed to the commencement ceremony (0:06:59-0:08:12) Mark Hollar makes a gift on behalf of the graduates to the school (0:08:13-0:09:28). President Lolley publicly thanks Fred Sandusky (0:09:29-0:13:19). Ashcraft announces the winners of the awards and prizes from the seminary (0:13:20-0:26:16). The choir sings a song of worship (0:26:17-0:29:49). Clyde E. Fant is introduced as the baccalaureate sermon speaker (0:29:50-0:31:50). Fant reminds the graduates that the Lord will remain with them (0:31:51-0:35:32). Fant speaks about the early years of Jesus’ full-time ministry and the temptation he faced (0:35:33-0:48:54). Fant speaks about how just as Jesus faced temptation and persecution, so will all Christians who live in a fallen world (0:48:55-0:58:53). Fant speaks about remaining faithful on what he calls the Galilean Journey because Jesus remained faithful (0:58:54-1:13:20). Fant closes the service in a moment of prayer, a song of worship is sung, and a Scriptural blessing is spoken over the graduates (1:13:21-1:19:44).
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies, Persecution, and Christian life
Creatore:
Fant, Clyde E. and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1985-05-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Clyde_E_Fant_1985-05-10

25. SEBTS Commencement - Delos Miles May 10, 1986

Descrizione:
Delos Miles was the Professor of Evangelism at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00:00-0:05:57). There is a moment of silence in memory of John Edward Steely and a moment of prayer (0:05:58-0:08:18). There is a Scripture reading from Jeremiah 45 (0:08:19-0:09:47). There is a Scripture reading from Hebrews 11 and 12 (0:09:48-0:13:38). The guests are welcomed as witnesses of the commencement ceremony (0:13:39-0:15:44). A description of the Associate of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Associate of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:15:45-0:22:51). A description of the Master of Religious Education degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may receive their diplomas (0:22:52-0:26:08). A description of the Master of Divinity degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may receive their diploma (0:26:09-0:50:06). A description of the Master of Theology degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:50:07-0:53:17). A description of the Doctor of Ministry degree is provided, and the names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may receive their hood and diploma (0:53:18-1:01:39). The graduates are congratulated, and Delos Miles is announced to give the charge (1:01:40-1:02:17). Miles shares encouragement for running the race of seeking first the kingdom of God, to lay aside the weight of selfish desires and follow the example of Jesus (1:02:18-1:20:57). There is a litany of mission and a blessing (1:20:58-1:25:12).
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies
Creatore:
Miles, Delos and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1986-05-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Delos_Miles_1986-05-10

26. SEBTS Commencement - Samuel Eugene Balentine December 13, 1986

Descrizione:
Samuel Eugene Balentine was Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a prayer of invocation (0:00:00-0:03:20). There are Scripture readings from Deuteronomy 6 and Colossians 2 and 3 (0:03:21-0:06:59). A welcome is extended to the guests of the commencement ceremony, and thanks and recognition are given for the graduates (0:07:00-0:11:13). George Johnson presents a gift on behalf of the graduates for the Southeastern library (0:11:14-0:11:46). Thanks are offered for the gift (0:11:47-0:12:44). There is a song of worship (0:12:45-0:15:54). Balentine speaks of the Israelites following the instruction of the Lord as an illustration for his charge for the graduates to love God and live like it (0:15:55-0:33:26). The name of the recipient of the Associate of Divinity degree is called so she may come forward and receive her diploma (0:33:27-0:37:24). The names of the recipients of the Master of Religious Education degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:37:25-0:39:52). The names of the recipients of the Master of Divinity degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:39:53-0:54:38). The names of the recipients of the Master of Theology degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:54:39-0:57:25). The names of the recipients of the Doctor of Ministry degree are called so they may come forward and receive their diplomas (0:57:26-1:03:33). There is a litany of mission (1:03:34-1:06:20). There is a moment of prayer to conclude the service (1:06:21-1:07:06).
Soggetto:
Baptist theological seminaries and Commencement ceremonies
Creatore:
Balentine, Samuel E. (Samuel Eugene), 1950- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1986-12-13
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Samuel_Eugene_Balentine_1986-12-13

27. SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 7, 1988

Descrizione:
Morris Ashcraft was the Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty at SEBTS. The commencement begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:27). President William Randall Lolley welcomes the graduates with the announcement of this event being the first in a newly air-conditioned Binkley Chapel (01:28-04:07). Lolley speaks about the word “free” as the most precious word after “love” and highlights the school’s embrace of “fundamentalism” (04:08-06:28). Dr. William Rogers, Dean of the School of Christian Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is introduced (06:29-07:44). Dr. Rogers identifies a few fellow colleagues and prepares to read two statements (07:45-08:11). The first statement is one of encouragement to Southeastern after experiencing a difficult time (08:12-09:27). The second statement is directed towards Lolley, praising his leadership (09:28-11:28). Lolley accepts both statements on behalf of the school (11:29-11:57). Scripture reading begins with Psalm 131 and ends with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (11:58-16:38). Lolley instructs graduates to come receive their diplomas when they are called and asks Dean Ashcraft to announce the graduates (16:39-17:55). The recipients of the Associate Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (17:56-22:32). The recipients of the Master Degree in Christian Education receive their diplomas (22:33-25:22). The recipients of the Master Degree in Divinity receive their diplomas (25:23-43:54). The recipients of the Doctorate Degree in Ministry receive their diplomas (43:55-48:35). Lolley presents Dean Ashcraft to give his charge to the students (48:36-49:21). Reading from 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21, Ashcraft gives the students the final charge (49:22-1:08:41). Lolley and the graduates participate in a litany of mission (1:08:42-1:11:22). The commencement ends with the Seminary song (cut) and a word of prayer (1:11:23-1:12:38).
Soggetto:
Bible. Thessalonians, 1st, Encouragement--Religious aspects--Christianity, and Commencement ceremonies
Creatore:
Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1988-05-07
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1988-05-07

28. SEBTS Commencement - John I. Durham May 10, 1980

Descrizione:
John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00:00-0:01:20). The audience sings the Doxology (0:01:21-0:02:00). A speaker reads from Exodus 33:18-34:8 (0:02:01-0:05:09). Another speaker reads from Matthew 11:2-6 and 25-30 (0:05:10-0:07:27). There is a song of worship (0:07:28-0:10:56). President Lolley gives his commencement address to the audience (0:10:57-0:13:59). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Associates of Divinity qualifications (0:14:00-0:20:36). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Religious Education qualifications (0:20:37-0:23:55). The degrees are conferred for those who completed the Master of Divinity qualifications (0:23:56-0:53:30). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Master of Theology qualifications (0:53:31-0:57:38). The degrees are conferred for those who have completed the Doctor of Ministry qualifications (05:57:39-1:03:40). A round of applause is given for the graduates, and President Lolley presents John I. Durham as the commencement speaker (1:03:41-1:04:20). The title of Durham is the “Mystery of Ministry,” and he speaks on the ministry as emulating the person of Christ (1:05:21-1:27:17). The audience sings a song of worship (1:27:18-1:31:27). A speaker ends the service with a word of prayer (1:31:28-1:33:31).
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies, Jesus Christ--History of doctrines, and Church work
Creatore:
Durham, John I., 1933- and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1980-05-10
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_John_I_Durham_1980-05-10

29. SEBTS Commencement - Morris Ashcraft May 14, 1983

Descrizione:
Morris Ashcraft was Professor of Theology and Dean of the Faculty. The commencement service is opened in prayer (0:00-4:40). Scripture is read aloud from Jeremiah 23:23-28, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, and 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 (4:40-7:45). Dr. Lolley welcomes and extends thanks to Dr. Trotter and his wife in recognition of Dr. Trotter’s retirement (7:45-10:19). Dr. Lolley introduces the conferring of degrees (10:19-11:00). Dr. Lolley and Dr. Ashcraft perform the conferring of degrees for the Associate of Divinity degree (11:00-15:15). The service continues with the conferring of degrees for the Master of Religious Education (15:15-18:00). Next, degrees are conferred for the Master of Divinity (18:00-35:40). The Master of Theology degrees follow (35:40-38:35). Finally, the Doctor of Ministry degrees are conferred (38:35-41:55). Dr. Ashcraft is introduced as the speaker for graduation (41:55-42:05). Dr. Ashcraft encourages graduates to remember the gospel, remember the men and women who brought the gospel to them, and to pass the gospel on to others (42:05-45:23). He reminds graduates that they were called to be where they are now and to remember the way of Christ, telling the truth (45:23-49:57). He reminds them they are ambassadors for Christ and to be faithful in preaching the Word (49:57-52:47). Finally, Dr. Ashcraft encourages them to live righteously and to be faithful with their work (52:47-1:02:41). The commencement service is closed in prayer (1:02:41-1:04:38).
Soggetto:
Commencement ceremonies and Christian life
Creatore:
Ashcraft, Morris and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1983-05-14
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Morris_Ashcraft_1983-05-14

30. SEBTS Commencement - Thomas Downing May 13, 1983

Descrizione:
Thomas Downing was a pastor, including pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. The service opens in prayer (0:00-3:10). Scripture is read aloud from Genesis 4:1-12 (3:10-6:10). A prayer is led (6:10-8:10). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon (8:10-10:28). A student presents a check to go toward the construction of a prayer garden from the graduating class (10:28-11:00). Dr. Lolley reflects on the graduates’ gift and announces that the presentation of awards will begin (11:00-13:22). Dr. Ashcraft presents academic awards and Dr. Lolley congratulates the recipients (13:22-20:05). Dr. Lolley introduces the commencement sermon speaker, Dr. Thomas Downing (20:05-22:08). Dr. Downing begins his address with prayer (22:08-22:44). His message focuses on grace and how one can still know that grace even when experiencing the challenges of life (22:44-44:10). He concludes by stating that the hope in the land of Nod, instead of Eden, is the gospel (42:00-44:10). Dr. Downing closes his message in prayer (44:10-44:45). The service is then closed in prayer (44:45-46:27).
Soggetto:
Bible stories, English--Genesis, Eden, Commencement ceremonies, and Grace (Theology)
Creatore:
Downing, Thomas and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Lingua:
English
Data caricata:
02/12/2026
Data modificata:
02/13/2026
data di creazione:
1983-05-13
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Commencement_Thomas_Downing_1983-05-13