Downey Lectureships
DOWNEY LECTURESHIP 2024
Topic: The Old Testament's Greatest Plot Twist
Speaker: Dr. Jenny Matheny
Jenny is associate professor of Christian Scriptures at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Dr. Matheny has taught Biblical and Theological Studies at the undergraduate and graduate level for 12 years. Journeying with students as they seek next steps in life and ministry is one of her greatest joys. In the classroom, Jenny seeks to create a safe space for theological dialogue and equip students to engage in the tough questions of the text (and life!).
Jenny's family has served for over twenty years in ministry, from youth ministry, to church planting, and church revitalization. Jenny has served as associate professor of Old Testament at Nazarene Theological Seminary and Director of the Wynkoop Center for Women in Leadership prior to joining Truett Seminary. She is also continuing editor of the Stone-Campbell Journal and co-chair of the biblical studies unit for the Wesleyan Theological Society.
Watch the 2024 Downey Lectures live here:
Lecture 1 - October 16
Lecture 2 - October 17
Downey Lectureship
Murray W. Downey was a founding member of the faculty of the Canadian Bible College in 1941 and taught there for 31 years. An Academic Dean for six years, he was also Director of Christian Service for 30 years. In 1982, the Canadian Theological Seminary along with the Canadian Bible College established the Murray W. Downey Chair of Evangelism. The Downey Endowment and Scholarship Fund and Lectureship Series honours Mr. Downey’s service, passion, and commitment, and assists future M.Div. students.
Watch Past Downey Lectures:
- Part 1 - God's Upside-Down Kingdom - Watch Past Livestream
- Part 2 - God’s Justice - Lament and Belonging - Watch Past Livestream