Theological Education Archives

No justice, no breath

Posted June 10th, 2020

“Can you breathe?” asked Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer of worshipers at the Just Worship conference at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Seeking a pastoral call during a pandemic

Posted May 29th, 2020

When Teresa Larson first learned that her graduation from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary would be virtual, she did what she was trained to do.

In Rwanda, integrity shines through difficult times

Posted May 28th, 2020

The Rev. Kay Day, mission co-worker in Rwanda, believes she has witnessed true integrity in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Scripture in a time of pandemic: It’s where to find hope

Posted April 22nd, 2020

When asked how the current pandemic changes the way he interprets Scripture, the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount speaks of hope in the midst of struggle.

Hugh Fleece Halverstadt, an expert on managing church conflict, dies at 81

Posted April 20th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Hugh Fleece Halverstadt, one of theological education’s foremost experts on managing church conflict, died April 14 at The Pines continuing care community in Davidson, N.C. Described by his former colleagues at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago as good-humored, wise, supportive and always authentic, he was 81.

Free webinar on ‘Basics of Reformed Theology’ set for Feb. 20

Posted February 11th, 2020

What is Reformed theology?

Columbia Theological Seminary announces pastoral excellence programs

Posted January 7th, 2020

Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 colloquies from the Center for Lifelong Learning, part of the Pastoral Excellence Program of Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga.

This Thanksgiving, TFE Director Ray Jones especially grateful for an increasingly diverse staff

Posted November 27th, 2019

This Thanksgiving, the Rev. Dr. Ray Jones III is grateful, especially for his colleagues in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Theology, Formation & Evangelism (TFE) ministry area.

Lux Summer Theological Institute uses ‘a different model’ to spur youth engagement

Posted November 19th, 2019

The Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth at Monmouth College in Illinois is looking for 22 high school students who want to think deeply next summer about their theology around environmental justice.

Biblical scholar Cain Hope Felder dies at 76

Posted October 3rd, 2019

Renowned biblical scholar Dr. Cain Hope Felder may have been a Methodist, but he had fans among Presbyterians, too. Felder, who taught for decades at the Howard University School of Divinity and before that at Princeton Theological Seminary, died Tuesday at the age of 76.