NEWS ABOUT OUR TRANSITION Seabury at the Crossroads - Charting a New Course
Dean Hall reports on board actions and
summer plans
May 29, 2008
The Seabury community celebrated the seminary’s 150th anniversary on May 15 and 16, 2008 in a celebrative, if subdued spirit. On Friday morning, Bishop Steven Charleston, honorary degree recipient and President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School gave a rousing address. More>
Why Give to Seabury now? Trustee and Alum Lane Hensley shares his thoughts
I’m writing as an alum of Seabury as well as a Trustee. Those of us who are trustees are hearing good, honest, and difficult questions about Seabury’s major announcements and about its future. Chief among those questions has been, “Why should anyone give money to Seabury now, if Seabury is getting out of the residential M.Div. business? Does the Seabury I know even exist anymore?” More>
For recent updates and information about Seabury's transition: More >
Seabury invites your thoughts and comments to the news posted on our Transitions page and on Charting a New Course, Seabury's blog site.
OTHER VOICES
EVENTS
"Have you heard what happened at Seabury?"
Steven Charleston
Bp. Steven Charleston, a former dean of the Episcopal Divinity
School, shares his perspective on Seabury's recent transition.
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here for the full article
To hear his sermon at the commencement, click here.
Finding a New Way: A Call to Reconceptualize Theological Education
by Jeffrey D. Jones , Robert W. Pazmiño
The verdict is in. A growing body of national studies and initiatives
all indicate that cultural shifts in society and demographic changes
among seminary students demand a reconsideration of how we educate
and train people for ecclesial leadership for the third millennium.
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here for the full article
Bread for the journey
Save the date!!! Seabury's Alumni/ae Reunion Bread for the Journey will be held September 23-25, 2008. More>
Education available this fall and spring!
Take a look at our exciting courses offered this fall and spring! For description, click Here. For the schedule, click Here.
Seabury Celebrates 150th Commencement
On Friday, May 16th, the Seabury community celebrated its 150th commencement. Bishop Steven Charleston, dean of Episcopal Divinity School and former Seabury trustee, preached. To hear his sermon click here. Part of the 150th celebration included a presentation of Seabury-Western's history in photos. To download the flash document click here or to download a pdf document click here.
Pictures taken from the commencement service available! See Pictures
