Sports Ministry In a culture increasingly captivated by sports and leisure time activities, the Sports Ministry program offers a foundation in biblical and theological ministry skills along with the basics of coaching and team leadership. Career Paths The Sports Ministry program can help equip students for careers and ministries in sports chaplaincy, parachurch ministries associated…
Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) The Master of Science in Education program at Williams Baptist University has as a primary mission to prepare P-12 classroom teachers to be the best in the field. We commit our combined resources and expertise to promote best practices in the broad range of educational contexts as well as…
A $12,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund will fund a pilot research program for Williams Baptist University science students. The Bosch Company, which operates a plant in Walnut Ridge, is providing the grant to stimulate interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. Steve Engelken, operations manager, and Tracy Brock, human resources manager…
Marketing: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ark., offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing. Marketing majors at Williams will study theories and practice skills that prepare them to become better marketing professionals in their careers and personal lives. The Williams’ Business faculty believes a well-rounded knowledge of the key strategies…
The Williams Baptist University campus is coming to life as the fall semester draws near. Classes begin at WBU on August 21, but activity is already picking up as the university prepares for a new school year. Fall athletic teams and international students are returning to WBU this week in preparation for the fall semester.…
Secondary Social Studies Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ark., offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Secondary Social Studies. Secondary Social Studies Education program (7-12) include Social Studies. For the social studies degree, teacher candidates study a wide range of content specific courses. WBU’s Secondary Social Studies program…
Secondary English Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.) Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge, Ark., offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) in Secondary English. Secondary English Education (7-12) includes English Language Arts. WBU’s Secondary English program is nationally approved by the National Council of Teachers of English. English Language Arts teacher candidates study a complex…
The main road into the Williams Baptist University campus has new shoulders and a new look, thanks to a cooperative effort by Lawrence County and the City of Walnut Ridge. The project resulted in gravel shoulders on Fulbright Ave. from Hwy. 67 to the entrance of WBU, a distance of 7/10 of a mile. The…
New signage at the entrance to Williams Baptist University makes it clear a transition has taken place. The Walnut Ridge institution has moved from college to university this summer, and two prominent signs installed in recent days reflect that change. A tall, illuminated sign was completed over the weekend along Highway 67 at Fulbright Ave.,…
Williams Baptist University is nearing the completion of its college to university transition and WBU’s email domain has been one of the most recent updates. To reach Williams employees by email, the domain address is now @williamsbu.edu. “This is another exciting facet of our change to a university, and we are pleased to launch our…
