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The Rev. Linn and Betty Self Bible Symposium will convene on September 25-26 at the South Texas School of Christian Studies.
Linn Self served as President of SCS for ten years. His wife, Betty, also served as an administrative assistant at SCS. Linn and Betty retired from SCS in 2005.
The purpose of the symposium is to provide opportunities for students, pastors, clergy, and laity to engage notable biblical scholars and clinicians.
Keynote Speakers for the 2008 Self Symposium will include Dr. Albert Reyes and Dr. James Denison.
2008 Self Symposium Speakers
Dr. Albert Reyes
President, Buckner Children & Family Services
Keynote Speaker for 2008 Self Symposium
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Dr. James Denison
Pastor of Teaching, Park Cities Baptist Church
Keynote Speaker for 2008 Self Symposium
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Registration
You may now complete your registration online or by mail. To register online, choose one of the options below. If you would like to mail in your registration, please complete the registration form 
and mail with registration fee to the address provided on the form.
Regular Registration ($25)
- Regular registration for the 2008 Self Bible Symposium is $25.
- SCS uses PayPal for secure online transactions. You do not need a PayPal account to submit an online payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal are all acceptable forms of online payment.
- On the registration form you will be asked if you plan on attending lunch on Friday, September 26. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the lunch. Lunch is included in your registration; no extra fee is required.
- To complete a regular registration, click on the button below (inactive).
Student Registration ($10)
- Student registration for the 2008 Self Bible Symposium is $10 and is open to any student, including students from other institutions.
- SCS uses PayPal for secure online transactions. You do not need a PayPal account to submit an online payment. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal are all acceptable forms of online payment.
- On the registration form you will be asked if you plan on attending lunch on Friday, September 26. Please indicate whether you plan to attend the lunch. Lunch is included in your registration; no extra fee is required.
- To complete a regular registration, click on the button below (inactive).
Schedule
September 25
- 1:30-2:00 Registration
- 2:00-2:10 Welcome
- 2:15-4:00 Session IA
- 4:15 SCS Student/Alumni Presentations
- 5:30-7:00 Break for Dinner
- 7:00: Dr. Albert Reyes, Keynote Address
September 26
- 9:00-10:45 Session IB
- 11:00-12:00 Session II
- 12:00-1:00 Lunch at SCS
- 1:15-2:30 Roundtable Discussion
- 2:45-3:45: Dr. James Denison, Keynote Address
- 3:45-4:00 Conclusion
Accommodations
Hotels Near SCS
- Embassy Suites Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn
Out of town guests may reserve a room at the Hilton Garden Inn for $90 per night by using the school's name (South Texas School of Christian Studies) when making reservations. - Holiday Inn Emerald Beach
- LaQuinta (South)
- Omni Marina and Bayfront
- Railway Inn
Restaurants Near SCS
Brochure
For additional information on schedule, speakers, and topics, please see the symposium brochure.
Paper Presentations
Students and alumni of the South Texas School of Christian Studies were invited to submit papers for presentation at the Self Symposium.
Two seminary students, Suzan Benson and Jordan Doty, will be presenting papers at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 in Classroom A. In order to facilitate discussion, these papers are available below. In addition, a paper by Kathy Maxwell, to be presented at the national Society of Biblical Literature meeting in November, is also available below.
Suzan Benson, Logsdon Seminary
The Value of Walking and Writing on the Path to Intimacy with GodJordan Doty, Logsdon Seminary
"The Good News of the Kingdom . . . " (Luke 16.16 NLT): A Theological Perspective on SalvationKathy Maxwell, South Texas School of Christian Studies
The Audience as Fellow-Workers in the Rhetoric of Stephen's Speech (Acts 7.2-53)