Doctoral Studies Made Me a Better Christian

Duration: 32:02 | Recorded on February 17, 2026
Southwesterners' Forum Podcast

Doctoral Studies Made Me a Better Christian

We’re joined today by Southwesterner Dr. Jonathan Watson, Chair and Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. He also serves as Executive Director of the Faith and Learning Institute at CSU, helping faculty members integrate the Christian faith in and through their teaching. Joining us also is Dr. Madison Grace, provost and vice president for academic administration here at Southwestern. Dr. Grace also serves as the dean of the School of Theology and professor of theology. Today, we’re going to discuss how doctoral studies don’t just make us better scholars, but also better Christians.

Read more about Jonathan Watson here.

Chandler Snyder
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Chandler Snyder

Vice President for Institutional Relations, Instructor of Missions at Southwestern Seminary

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W. Madison Grace II
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W. Madison Grace II

Provost and Vice President for Academic Administration, Dean of the School of Theology, and Professor of Theology at Southwestern Seminary

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Jonathan Watson
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Jonathan Watson

is Chair and Professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University. He also serves as Executive Director of the Faith and Learning Institute at CSU, helping faculty members integrate the Christian faith in and through their teaching.

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