A. Johnson. Barry Creamer is the seventh and current president. Johnson resigned from the college in 2008 citing "philosophical differences with the chancellor and trustee leadership about the future of Criswell College." In a related development in 2010, the school officially separated from First Baptist Church of Dallas. Johnson returned as president later that year before leaving in 2013 to become president and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).
== Articles of faith ==
As a conservative Southern Baptist institution of higher learning, Criswell College holds to the Baptist Faith & Message (2000 edition), with some additional passages reflecting the teachings of Criswell which are still held by the college.
== Accreditation ==
Criswell was first accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 1985.
== Notable alumni ==
Daniel L. Akin – President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Emir Caner - President, Truett McConnell University
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