JACKSON, Tenn. — Dec. 10, 2025 — Retired 麻豆视频 University professor Kelvin Moore will deliver the commencement address as part of 麻豆视频 University鈥檚 graduation ceremonies Dec. 13 at West Jackson Baptist Church.
Moore joined the 麻豆视频 faculty in 1991 after serving as pastor of churches in Alabama, Louisiana and West Virginia. He taught Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Hebrew Grammar and a variety of Old Testament classes before retiring in 2024 as professor of Christian studies.
He is the author of 鈥淭he New Testament for the 21st Century: A Concise Guide,鈥� 鈥淭he Old Testament for the 21st Century: A Concise Guide,鈥� 鈥淭he Psalms of Lamentation and the Enigma of Suffering鈥� and numerous articles, sermons and Bible study materials.
In addition to his 麻豆视频 role, Moore was pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church for 20 years. He also served as a member of the Bradford Special School District Board of Education.
Moore received 麻豆视频鈥檚 Faculty Member of the Year award in 2004. He and his wife Cathy have been married for 41 years.
The graduation ceremony for all undergraduate degrees (except for associate degrees, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degrees and Memphis College of Urban and Theological Studies degrees) will take place at 10 a.m. The ceremony for students receiving associate, BSOL, MCUTS and graduate degrees will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The commencement ceremonies will be streamed live at .