Audio quality becomes poor near the end of the recording. Dr. Brevard S. Childs was a leading Old Testament scholar during the 20th century and Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School. The service begins with organ music (00:00-05:05). The speaker gives a word of prayer (05:06-05:45). Brevard S. Childs is introduced as the Spring Lecturer (05:46-09:00). The title of Child’s lecture is the question "Is Biblical Theology Still Possible?" First, Childs addresses the side-lining of biblical theology for historical, philosophical, and dogmatic concerns and evaluation of the Scriptures (09:01-33:54). Second, Childs addresses two new approaches in using the Bible theologically, a sociological model and a philosophical model, and he argues that all these models fail because the Bible shapes the church, not the other way around (33:55-44:44). Finally, Childs admits that Biblical theology is not possible at the present time, but he has hope for the future that Biblical theology can once again be profitable through grassroots faithfulness of the church (44:45-54:55). The speaker gives a benediction at the end of the lecture (54:56-55:35). The service ends with organ music (55:36-59:54).
Michael Steen was the pastor of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge, VA, and President of the Associate of Divinity class of Southeastern. The service begins with organ music and a song of worship (00:00-06:51). The speaker gives a word of prayer (06:52-08:39). Michael Steen gives a word about the choir and welcomes everyone to the service (08:40-09:27). President Randall Lolley introduces Michael Steen as the chapel speaker, and he announces the retirement of James Blackmore, professor of A.Div. studies (09:28-18:14). The anthem is performed by a duet and a choir (18:15-22:02). Steen delivers a message from Psalm 51:11-14, and he says that joy and strength are supplied by God, through the person of Christ (22:03-38:37). Steen ends the service with a word of prayer (38:38-39:32).
George W. Braswell, Jr. was Professor of Missions and World Religions. The service begins with a Scripture reading from Isaiah and a word of prayer (00:00-2:56). Braswell gives an announcement on the work of student working with church planters across the United States, and he introduces a church planting consultant that the students can meet with after the service (2:57-7:47). The church planting consultant gives a brief word on how students can find him after the service, and he ends the service with a benediction (7:48-8:47).
A Lenten Communion led by Drs. John W. Carlton, John I. Durham, and Michael Hawn with the Cantata Choir. John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. John I. Durham was Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. C. Michael Hawn was Associate Professor of Church Music. The chapel service is opened with a responsive reading (0:00-0:45). A speaker leads the audience to examine their hearts and confession prior to communion (0:45-10:46). The speaker leads in communion (10:46-13:27). Chapel is continued with prayer (13:27-14:30). Chapel is closed with a benediction (14:30-14:57).