College And Seminary News
Colloquium 2004 is an opportunity to explore new
possibilities for congregational worship on the campus of Columbia
Theological Seminary, April 12-14, 2004. Timothy L. Carson, director
of the Center for Transforming Worship and pastor of Webster Groves Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) is keynote speaker for the event and part
of a leadership team that includes Chip Andrus, Brian A. Wren and Rodger
Nishioka.
Dent Davis has been named Dean and Vice President
of Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary. In this new position,
Davis will lead the integration of Columbia’s Lifelong Learning
programs, which include Continuing Education, the Spirituality Program,
the Center for New Church Development, and the Lay Institute of Faith
and Life.
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Columbia Theological Seminary has
launched a new dual degree program—the only one of its kind in the
U.S.—in partnership with Interdenominational Theological Center
(ITC) and the Andrew Young School of Public Policy at Georgia State University
(GSU). Students have the opportunity to attend joint courses offered by
the three schools and earn a Master of Divinity degree (from Columbia
or ITC), as well as a Master of Science in Urban Policy Studies from GSU.
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Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
and Presbyterian Homes and Services of Kentucky have
received a 2004 Preservation Award from the Louisville Historical League
for the “beautiful renovation” of the Gardencourt carriage
house on the Seminary’s campus. The award was presented at the League’s
annual meeting on January 18.
An historical account of Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, published in 2002 for the Seminary’s 150th
anniversary, is the co-recipient of the 2003 Francis Makemie Award. The
award was presented in November at the annual meeting of the Committee
for the Presbyterian Historical Society, the national archives and historical
research center of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Many Lamps, One
Light: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, A 150th Anniversary
History (Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002) is written by Rick L. Nutt,
a professor of religion at Muskingum College and a 1980 graduate of Louisville
Seminary.
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The U.S. Department of Education is giving $500,000
to a Rhodes College program intended to improve science
education and academic performance in the Memphis school system. The college
will partner in the Rhodes Learning Corridor program with three city schools,
the Memphis zoo and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Educators
hope to inspire young participants to pursue careers in science.
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Dr. Bill Seymour, vice president and
dean of students, reads the Burns poem “To A Haggis” at the
Maryville College Annual Robert Burns Dinner celebrating
the Scottish Bard’s birthday. Director of food services Andy Safewright
and Kay Irwin who played the bagpipes, stand ready to assist in the carving
of the haggis.
 
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COMMUNICATIONS
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How We Use Words
To Communicate
April 28-30, 2004
Franklin, Tennessee
For VOICE page editors,
columnists, writers
and all Presbyterian
communicators
Speakers, workshops,
entertainment
To register or for more
information, contact
Jane Hines, 615/261–4008
POSITION AVAILABLE
CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR
First Presbyterian Church,
Jackson, TN
(580 members)
seeks a strong educator
for full time position
who can oversee
children, youth, and
adult education/ youth
ministry. Must
have strong personal
faith in Jesus Christ;
ability to energetically
articulate that faith
to children, youth,
and adults; have
effective organizational
and leadership skills.
Our church has a long
history of community
involvement and outreach,
considers worship vital,
and seeks to
continue a strong
education program.
We are looking
for someone
called by God.
Send resumes
to Linda Butler,
355 Edenwood Dr.,
Jackson, TN 38301.
Butlerlacb at aol.com
An Invitation
to Visit
Scotland and Ireland
SCOTLAND
July 28 – August 9, 2004
You are
invited to come
along on a fascinating
trip featuring the heritage
and splendor of
Scotland. Share in the
history, arts, music and
architecture of these fabled lands.
Worship
at Glasgow
Cathedral on the first
Sunday and St. Giles
Cathedral on the second
Sunday of the trip.
Play
golf on challenging
courses near Darnoch
and near Iverness.
Visit
Glencoe, setting
for the film
“Braveheart.”
Go to
Ayr, birthplace
of Robert Burns and
later in the week attend a Burns Night Dinner
at the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club near
Edinburgh.
Spend two nights in Pitlochry (a great
shopping town) and attend two plays at the
Scottish National Theatre.
Travel by ferry to the Orkney Isles with
their ancient standing stones and the magnificent
St. Magnus Cathedral.
End the trip on a high note with the splendid
military tattoo and fireworks display in
front of Edinburgh Castle.
Stay in a castle hotel and other highly rated
accommodations throughout the trip.
IRELAND
May 3-13, 2004
This is a tour of Ireland both North and
South. Experience a medieval banquet at an
Irish castle, a walking tour of Derry, a guided
tour of Belfast and Dublin. Visit the Cliffs of
Moher, King John's castle, Bunratty Folk
Park, Durty Nellie's Pub, Drumcliffe Churchyard,
Belleek china factory, Giant's Causeway,
Bushmill's Distillery, Boyne Valley, Trinity
College with the Book of Kells on display.
Complete
information about both of these
tours available from: The Rev. Fred Griffie,
308 East Clover Street, Harlan, KY 40831.
Telephone (606)573–9771.
Email: FredGriffie at webtv.net
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