Theological Education Archives

Gelling too soon

Posted June 18th, 2020

In Gail Godwin’s book “The Finishing School,” which features an older woman and a 14-year-old girl, the woman tells the girl she can tell by looking whether a person has congealed. That person will have no more surprises, the woman tells her young friend, and to avoid the trap she must constantly be on guard against gelling too soon. It’s a valued vignette in one of the Rev. Dr. Lib Caldwell’s favorite books.

New ‘Everyday God-Talk’ episode drops Wednesday

Posted June 17th, 2020

In the latest edition of “Everyday God-Talk,” So Jung Kim, associate for Theology in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Theology & Worship, interviews Dr. Reggie Williams.

Celebrating Darrell Guder, a pioneer in mission theology

Posted June 12th, 2020

From an early age, the Rev. Dr. Darrell Guder knew he was going into ministry. In fact, in grammar school he envisioned himself in the mission field in the South Pacific.

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

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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.