Each year our faculty and alumni publish books and articles that serve the church and the world, offering wisdom on theology, biblical studies, leadership, counseling, and more. We celebrate their amazing work again this year, highlighting individuals who received nominations or awards for outstanding writing in 2025.


Christianity Today Book Awards

Winner: Biblical Studies
The New Testament in Color: A Multiethnic Bible Commentary
Editor & Contributor: Esau McCaulley (MDiv ’05); Contributor: Dr. Mateus de Campos

Finalist: Politics and Public Life
Faithful Reason: Natural Law Ethics for God’s Glory and Our Good
Editor: Andrew T. Walker (MDiv ’17)

Finalist: Theology (Popular)
Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology
Kevin DeYoung (MDiv ’02)


Southwestern Journal of Theology 2025 Awards

Winner: Discipleship / Spiritual Formation
Drawn by Beauty: Awe and Wonder in the Christian Life
Matthew Z. Caps (DMin ’17)