The last Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) chapel of the fall semester, held Dec. 5, celebrated the installation of The John Leadley Dagg Chair of Systematic Theology. The chair, given by an anonymous donor, is in honor of Andy Davis, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham.
Photo courtesy of SEBTS Communications Daniel Akin (left) honors Andy Davis (center) with The John Leadley Dagg Chair of Systematic Theology. John Hammett (right) was installed into the new chair during the ceremony at Binkley Chapel. |
Davis has served at First Baptist Church since 1998 and earned his bachelor of arts degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
While working as an engineer, he earned his master of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In 1998, Davis graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a doctorate in church history.
Dagg, the namesake for the chair, lived from 1794 to 1884 and is remembered as one of the greatest Southern Baptist pastor-theologians of the 19th century. He overcame many obstacles during his lifetime through the power of Christ.
John S. Hammett, SEBTS professor for almost 20 years and dean of theological studies, was installed into the new chair during the ceremony.