Our Alumni

Graduates of American Baptist College live out the charge to “Light A Flame That Lasts Forever.” They are active in their churches and communities, and help spread the College’s impact throughout the world. Our alumni continue serving ABC and its students by providing mentoring, internships, and other opportunities to help expand our global reach.

Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series

The Garnett-Nabrit Lectures, an ABC tradition since 1958, is an annual gathering designed to uplift, uphold, and provide significant contributions to the College and the church by bridging academic theology with justice activism. The event is typically held in the spring semester of each year.

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ABC Days

ABC Days showcase students and alumni as they visit churches in various cities to preach, promote the College, recruit, and raise funds. For students, it’s a valuable opportunity to preach to an audience outside of the normal classroom setting. ABC Days are typically held in the spring semester of each year.

Alumni Achievements

We are proud to celebrate and share our graduates’ achievements. Please send updates on your professional and personal accomplishments to Jeremiah Parks, Alumni Affairs Coordinator, at jlparks@abcnash.edu.

Distinguished Alumni

Our graduates have impacted their communities, churches, and the world, and continue to make a difference today. As a school with social justice in our mission, we are proud that many of our best known alumni were icons of the non-violent Movement for Justice of the 1960s.

Congressman John Lewis

(1940-2020)

Founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and U.S. Representative from Georgia; recipient of the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom (2011)

Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian

(1924 - 2020)

Noted minister, author, civil rights activist, and founder of the C.T. Vivian Leadership Institute; recipient of the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom (2013)

Rev. Dr. Julius Scruggs

(1942 - 2024)

Nationally recognized pastor, author, and community leader

Rev. James Bevel

(1936 - 2008)

Minister and civil rights activist who helped organize both the 1965 Selma to Mongtomery marches and the 1995 Million Man March

Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette

Noted civil rights activist, organizer and educator; a founder of the Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies at Rhode Island; and former president of American Baptist College

ABC Connections

Connect with alumni and supporters who share their reflections on what makes American Baptist College special as we approach our centennial celebration in 2024.

If you or someone you know should be featured, contact Jeremiah Parks at jlparks@abcnash.edu.

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On The Road To 100

Since 1924, American Baptist College has been a Christian College dedicated to educating and developing students for worldwide leadership and service. The school continues its commitment to educate students to become leaders in whatever profession of their choosing, instilling in them a passion to advance God’s mission of justice, compassion, and reconciliation.