Endowed Lectures

The W.C. Dobbs Endowed Lectureship in Applied Christianity

This lectureship was established in 1995 by Dr. W.C. Dobbs of Mobile, Alabama, retired professor of Christian ethics at Mobile College of Mobile, Alabama. The inaugural lecture was presented by Dr. Lawrence A. Uzzell during the 1999-2000 academic year. A complete list of lecturers can be found here on the Truett website.  

The Leo and Gloriana Parchman Endowed Lectures

Established in 1999, this endowment funds an annual lecture to support the mission and curriculum of the seminary by enabling world-renowned theologians from a variety of fields and disciplines to give lectures on topics of current need or interest. The lectures focus on concerns of both theory and practice related to issues in Christian ministry and encourage dynamic discussion on topics related to theological studies. The inaugural lecture was presented by Dr. Jürgen Moltmann during the 1999-2000 academic year. A complete list of lecturers can be found here on the Truett website.

The Willson-Addis Endowed Lectures on Applied Christianity

This lectureship recognizes the Willsons and their daughter, Oragene Willson-Addis and examines practical Christianity. The lecturer may be from any branch of the Judeo-Christian tradition. The inaugural lecture was presented by Dr. Thomas Oden in the 1996-97 academic year. A complete list of lecturers can be found here on the Truett website.