March 31, 2008
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has elected its first African American bishop: the Rev. Canon Eugene Taylor Sutton, a 1981 graduate of Western Theological Seminary.
For the full Washington Post story go here.
The Rev. Canon Sutton currently serves as the Canon Pastor and Director for the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage at Washington National Cathedral. Biography here.
Read moreFebruary 29, 2008
8:30am - 1:30pm (lunch provided)
Exclusively for Hope College students
To reserve your spot, email Admissions or call 392-8555, x135
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January 21, 2008
Pastor Jeffery Hough (MLK Jr. Service + Communion)
Pastor, Angel Community Church, Muskegon, MI Jeffery Hough is an M.Div. student at WTS seeking ordination in the RCA. He has also completed the Certificate in Urban Pastoral Ministry. Jeffery is the pastor at Angel Community Church in Muskegon and an ordained evangelist with the CRC.
Read moreJanuary 11, 2008
Each January Western Seminary's middler students are immersed in another culture as an important part of their learning experience. During this J-Term groups are in Israel, the Borderlands (the border between Mexico and Arizona), and Oman. Other years groups have traveled to places such as Hungary, Kenya, and Chiapas, Mexico.
To read about experiences students are having in Oman, read their blog.
Read moreJanuary 7, 2008
When the nation of Israel crossed over the Jordan river, the Lord instructed Joshua to construct a stone memorial to commemorate the entrance of God’s people into the promised land. The stones were to be a sign of God’s gracious leading.
Western Theological Seminary has a new stone memorial on our campus as a sign commemorating the conclusion of the learning journey of six Journey Groups.
November 11-14, 2007 was the occasion of a Journey “Showcase Conference” in which all six Journey Groups (Lilly Endowment funded Sustaining Pastoral Excellence grant) gathered together to share their learning projects, to celebrate community, and to bring closure to their years of learning together.
Read moreDecember 3, 2007
Western Theological Seminary has received a $20,000 grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.
The grant will be used to resource the seminary’s conversations on racial-ethnic diversity. The seminary has begun several initiatives to increase racial-ethnic diversity on campus. This grant will further those initiatives.
The directors of the grant are Dr. Cynthia Holder Rich, Associate Professor of Continuing Education and Dr. Leanne Van Dyk, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Van Dyk says, "This grant gives us the opportunity to open up good conversations about race and the mission of the seminary. We are grateful for the support of the Wabash Center."
Read moreDecember 3, 2007
Dr. Theresa Latini, Assistant Professor of Pastoral and Congregational Care, has accepted a faculty position at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dr Latini has taught at Western Seminary for 3 years. She will be much missed by the seminary community of faculty, staff, and students. Her knowledge of the field of pastoral care, theological depth, biblical roots, and lively sense of humor made her a vital part of our community.
She gave a farewell sermon during chapel services on November 30, 2007 (.pdf below).
Read moreSeptember 17, 2007
7:00-9:00 pm
Iraqi Christian Minister Tells of War and His Hopes for Peace
Public welcome: The Rev. Jonah Salim will speak of his experiences growing up in war-torn Iraq, being forced to serve in Saddam’s army, and the turn of events that led him into ministry in an Egyptian prison and eventually to the United States as a man without a country.
held at Maas Hall in Western Theological Seminary
September 14, 2007
Western Theological Seminary unveiled its one-of-a-kind residence hall on Friday, September 14, 2007 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, an open house, and a lecture and panel discussion by disability experts.