B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University
Frank and Pauline Patterson Lecture Series
Date: April 27-28, 2026
Location: East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, Texas
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Holly Allen
Registration Deadline: April 22
Dr. Allen is author of Forming Resilient Children: The Role of Spiritual Formation for Healthy Development (InterVarsity Academic, 2021), and co-author of Intergenerational Christian Formation: Bringing the Whole Church Together in Ministry, Community, and Worship, now in its second edition (InterVarsity Academic, 2023).
• The American Evangelical Story: A History of the Movement. Baker Academic, 2006.
• Nathaniel Taylor, New Haven Theology and the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards. Oxford University Press, 2003.
Find more information on Dr. Allen, here.
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | |
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| 1:45pm | Session One Dr. Holly Allen |
| 3:15pm | Coffee Break |
| 3:30pm | Question & Response with Dr. Allen |
| 4:30pm | Student Presentations |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
| 9:45am | Session Two Dr. Holly Allen |
| 11:15am | Question & Response with Dr. Allen |
| 11:45am | Lunch Break |
| 1:15pm | Session Three Dr. Holly Allen |
| 2:30pm | Coffee Break |
| 2:45pm | Question and Response with Dr. Allen |
- What is the Frank and Pauline Patterson Lecture Series?
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The Frank and Pauline Patterson Lecture Series is a biannual gathering of doctoral students for instruction from noted scholars in the fields of Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian History, Counseling, and other fields. However, the lectures are open to all seminary students, local university faculty and students, and guests from area churches.
- Hotel Information
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Since Colloquy begins on Monday afternoon, most students (except those in wrap-up seminars Monday morning) will only need a hotel on Monday evening (April 27). If in seminars, you will likely want to check in on April 26.
ETBU has a special university rate with some of the local hotels in Marshall.NOTE: Some hotels offer discounts for ETBU visits. These discounted rates are only accessible by calling the local number and may be based on the hotel's availability. You may also want to check the other hotels, to include:
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
Hampton Inn
Comfort Suites
Holiday Inn Express
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
