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Five graduate with Master of Divinity degrees
Seminary of the Southwest Andrew Ellison graduates Tuesday, May 24, in the Seminary of the Southwest‘s 65th commencement exercises in Austin with a Master of Divinity degree. He was ordained December 16, 2015, and has accepted a position serving as curate at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, in the Diocese of Texas. Virginia Theological Seminary Lisa Neilson graduated with a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary on Thursday, May 19, in its 193rd Commencement. She was ordained as a deacon January…
Hope Benko made director of enrollment, Seminary of Southwest
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin announced recently that the Rev. Hope Benko will lead the enrollment office at the seminary, effective June 1. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve the national church in training the future leaders in our congregation, but it is always sad to leave a place behind. The diocese of Fort Worth is such a vibrant, faithful community, and we will all treasure our time there and hope to see you often,” Benko said.…
Kathleen Wells elected to seminary board of trustees
Kathleen Wells, chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, was recently elected by her fellow alumni as a trustee on the board of trustees of the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Rayford B. High, Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, said, “I am so pleased and excited Kathleen Wells has been elected to the board of the Seminary of the Southwest. Her election continues our representation as an owning diocese on the board.” Wells said,…
Certificate Program in Christian Formation
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin is offering a Certificate Program in Christian Formation, especially geared toward educators and youth ministers. Coursework is completed at the Seminary, in one-week sessions twice a year for two years. Description of the Program The Certificate Program in Christian Formation is designed to meet the needs of Christian educators and youth ministers, who seek to deepen their understanding of the Christian theological tradition. Working in peer groups taught by seminary faculty, students in…