The Center for Baptist History and Heritage is part of the vision of President Wright and Chancellor Cook to help people become more knowledgeable of the history and heritage of Baptists. DBU welcomes students of all faiths, but it is unashamedly Baptist and has a close relationship with Baptists around the state, nation, and world.
This website is a ministry of the Center. It is a work in progress. Currently it contains a history, articles, leaflets, listing of books, and online resources on Baptist identity. In the future, sections are planned that will feature the Wall of Honor that is in the Heritage Room of the Center, a collection of digitized books and other materials on Baptist identity, and a group of audio recordings by and about Baptists. Other items of interest will be added from time to time. So plan to visit the website often!
Locate Us
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway,
Dallas TX 75211
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday:
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*University hours may vary during holidays and breaks.
Contact Us
(214) 333-5916
allison@dbu.edu
"I pray that the Center will be used to strengthen the Baptist family of Christians so that Baptists will continue to play a major role in helping fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ. Please come and visit the Center for Baptist History and Heritage."
- Allison Hopgood, Director of the Center for Baptist History and Heritage.
Ford Village
Housed in the grand setting of Ford Village, the Center is an additional resource for the residents of Ford Village, while also serving the entire campus and visiting guests. The beautiful room of the Center is designed to serve as a place for students to study for classes, groups to meet together, and special programs to be held. The concept is such that whoever visits the Center, for whatever reason, may encounter the rich Baptist heritage while viewing the Wall of Honor of Outstanding Baptist Leaders, displays on Baptist beliefs and ministries, books on Baptist history, and other features.
Fostering a Baptist Environment
Recently established, the Center for Baptist History and Heritage is a work in progress as the resources continue to grow. The current collection of books has been donated by individuals, Baptist archives, and the Texas Baptist Heritage Center. The collection specializes in Baptist beliefs, history, and biography, with sections devoted to various emphases of the Baptist tradition and one that showcases books written by DBU faculty, staff, and other friends of the University. In addition, leaflets, magazines, newspapers, pictures, and special items for display serve to highlight various themes of the Center, which change monthly. Conferences and various meetings will focus on aspects of Baptist identity.
