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From the World of Theological Education

November 16, 2018 No Comments

The not-so-good news from this week is that the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia will be closing its doors at the end of the current academic year.

The Virginia seminary, one of 15 theological institutions that receives funding from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, announced Nov. 13 it will close June 30, 2019, “due to financial pressures.”

Established by vote of the Southern Baptist Alliance – later renamed Alliance of Baptists – in 1989, the seminary opened for […]

The future of theological education

July 25, 2017 2 Comments

Frank Yamada became ATS’ executive director earlier this month. In an interview for Faith & Leadership, he finds himself surprisingly hopeful about the future of theological education and the church.

EDS formally agrees to join with Union and appoints new Dean

May 19, 2017 10 Comments

Episcopal Divinity School formally announced their agreement with Union Seminary of New York and appointed a new Dean today.

EDS and Union Seminary explore affiliation

February 24, 2017 18 Comments

The Episcopal Divinity School of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Union Theological Seminary in New York City, have announced that the two historic seminaries will pursue an affiliation agreement.

CDSP names Jefferts Schori St. Margaret’s visiting professor of women in ministry

April 22, 2016 2 Comments

Former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has been named the third St. Margaret’s Visiting Professor of Women in Ministry at Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

Bexley Seabury will move to Chicago Theological Seminary

February 26, 2016 4 Comments

Bexley Seabury seminary will relocate to Chicago Theological Seminary in July, consolidating all their programs and classes in one location.

Education for Ministry celebrates 40 years

June 30, 2015 No Comments

Education for Ministry (EfM) from the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee TN celebrated its 40th anniversary July 29 at General Convention. One of the most successful and long lasting educational programs, EfM has had more than 81,000 participants with nearly 38,000 graduates of all 4 years.

Sewanee celebrates $1 million gift

June 9, 2015 No Comments

Press release from Sewanee, Tenn:

The University of the South is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from the Episcopal Foundation of Texas. Though the gift is being made to the university as a whole, a significant portion has been designated for the School of Theology.

“We are blessed by our long partnership with Sewanee and we have the distinct pleasure to have many Sewanee graduates among both our lay leaders and our clergy. We are grateful to be able to make […]

Update on General Seminary changes

May 18, 2015 36 Comments

We have been through a tough year together. I am aware there are still some folks who actively try to prevent our recovery. For them we must pray.

GTS appoints Michael Battle Professor of Church and Society and Director of Tutu Center

May 15, 2015 1 Comment

The General Theological Seminary has announced that the Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D., has been appointed as the Herbert Thompson Professor of Church and Society and Director of The Desmond Tutu Center.

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