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COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Vantage SPRING 1995 Board approves $6.4 million library addition Gri 'UNDBreakingon a 31,000 square- rily s—eminary students, faculty, and foot addition to the John Bulow staff must be most important to us. Campbell Library ofColumbia Our task is to provide the information Theological Seminary took place April resources the seminary community 19 after the Board ofTrustees ap- needs to serve the church more proved the $6.4 million project. This is effectively." the first major renovation of the Drawing on his experience as a library building since its construction pastorand theological librarian, in 1953. Browning intends the library to bean Actual construction of the build- important element in the seminary's ing is scheduled to begin in May after educational process. "Not only can we commencement. Seminary officials change our focal point, wecan partici- hope the building project, which pate in an important element in includes renovation of the existing theological education. We can gradu- structure, will be finished by the 1996 ate ministers who know how to access fall term. the information necessary to be Tim Browning, directorof the effective church leaders. Rather than library sinceJanuary 1, said that the being followers, they can become project will enable the library to leaders in our increasingly informa- President Douglas IV Oldenburg happily breaks ground on the library addition. improve its ability to meet the infor- tion-dependent society." Behind him arc James Hudnut-Beumler, executive vice president; Tim Browning, mation needs ofthe seminary commu- Browning also spoke of the library director, Sarah Diehl, president of the Student Coordinating Council; and John nity. The main points of improvement possibilities networking and other Conant, than of the Board ofTrustees and the capital campaign. All took part in the include adding a much-needed computerized resources can provide. worship service andgroundbreaking ceremony on April 19. reference desk, doubling the shelf "We hope to eliminate the isolation space for the library's collection, and many ministers feel in the pastorate or classes. The new library will also toward the recreational field. This rpersoovuirdciensg. for access to computerized binygsthoorweimnaginthienmtohuocwh wtiotuhsethneeirtwork- cmoanytarienlaaxpaunbldicenlgoaugnegeinwchoenrveerussaetrison ninetweriwoirncgawmiplulsenicnltoosaeqmuoarderaonfgtlhee To Browning sees the new library colleagues and the larger church. " overa cup ofcoffee. enhance this effect, the main entrance building as heralding an overall shift The new library will be a more The existing reading room, to the library building will be mo\ed for seminary library services. "Librar- comfortable place to study and work. popular for its vaulted ceiling and to the interior side oi the addition, ies are no longer merely a warehouse More plentiful and comfortable large windows, will remain intact as a facing the entrance to the Richards of books," he said. seating will be provided throughout quiet and inspirational environment Center. "The new building means our the building. Lockable study carrels in which to encounter church and Inside the library, less visible fpoecoapllep.oinPteohpalses—hifitnedoufrrocamseb,oopkrsimtao- wiinltlenbseivaedrdeesdeafrocrhsatcutdievinttisese.nMgeaegteidngin scholTahrelyadwdriittiinogns.will attach to the cahmaondgeels wcihlilldarlesno'soclciubrr.arPylafonrstperaocvhiidneg rooms will be added for group study back of the reading room and stretch Continued on page 5 Library, admissions directors selected Two appointments were made recently science from the University of North at Columbia. M. Tim Browning has Carolina, the Masterof Divinity been named director of theJohn degree from Lexington Theological Bulow Campbell Library, and Ann Seminary, and the B.A. degree from Clay Adams has been appointed Barton College. director of admissions. Mr. Browning has served as Mr. Browning served as associate pastor of several Disciples ofChrist librarian at Lexington Theological congregations. He is a member of the Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. American Theological Library Asso- Prior to that, he was head of technical ciation, the American Library Associa- services for the Archbishop Alter tion, and the Disciples ofChrist Library for theCollege of Mount St. Historical Society. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Executive Vice President and worked in the libraries of Saint Mary's Dean of Faculty James Hudnut- College, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Beumler said, "I am delighted Tim is the University of North Carolina at at Columbia. He is a person who is Chapel Hill. gifted in many areas of librarianship, M. Tim Browning Ann Clay Adams He holds the M.S. in library Continuedon page5 — D.Min. program //Rooted in Tradition, Growing with Vision // adds "gospel Douglas W. Oldenburg, President and culture" idWIeaeiispai<wtrraeiilpd\ctieiaueomnppwloaslyiscga"niordloiousttmhaebandiiaaticnhScetuerrmtaiaitdtlnieeatoliiojno"ur <ctmuhe1retnrtPeorrnaretlslebyFxylctcoeeorerind)ddeaudoclPtrti(heneIsigrbreya(tgtaeoemrraypl,AatialWgnanendtsaaN,rienew ccctooaaummbrpepsaaedi,ioggnmnneus,cisiahnonfodfftoihcwlielearolwlppy-lruaeopnsvbewtyroot.ercrokOinefrdseumicnatitnhse Csonpvienccedioaf rlueirezalaitytofiaotrnansition our taprool is the Biblical tradition; Harmony Presbytery Many lay and next tew years in western culture, Columbia will our theologu al rool is the Reformed i lerg) \ olunteers have stepped I he campaign has already pro- offer a new "gospel and culture tradition; and our historii al rool is our forward to offei leadership for the vided endow ment for increases in specialization in its Doctor of Ministry 167 years ol training leadership foi the campaign, and our "kick-ofl dinners" financial aid for students and re- program, beginning in the fall. ( hun h "I lesiis C hrisl h,i\e been well attended sources to renovate the Richards In responding to societal trends But wearealso "growing with Although the travel is exhausting Center. The most visible result, and recognizing their influence on the — \ ision " If old roots do nol beai new (and the< hi< ken dinners are !), the however, will be the renovation and church Columbia becomes the first leaves, they soon wither and die experience has been energizing mu\ expansion of the John Bulow theological school in the country to Building on foundations laid by those in. ouraging Everywhere we have ( ampbell I ibiary, which is undcr- offer a D.Min. program focused on the who li.ne gone before us, we lu\ e gone, people h,i\ e responded to our wa) (See artk le on page 1 I intersection of the gospel and church \ isions of greater things yel to i ome appeal, for they understand the My overwhelming personal witness for< olumbia .11I1. ,il importance of training future response to the success of the cam- The world in which today's l i\ e years ago, we had a \ ision leaders for the < hurch. I hey ha\ e paign isdeepgratitude: toGod tor ministers operate is saturated with we embarked on what we were told affirmed our conviction that although blessing us with so main supportive cultural messages. ErskineClarke, was the largest apital campaign evei thereare many important causes friends; to Jim Dickenson and Frank professor of American religious i undertaken In a theological seminar) worth) Ol support, there is none more Willev dormer vice presidents of history, asked, "What does it mean to -$31,450/000! H wasa dream; some worthy than training future pastors, development at Columbia) for getting confess Jesus Christ as Lord in the dinr'edaomu.b"lWtheoudgehstiginfawtaesd .$12"0pimpiellion (prleuamchhersI,haenydlotveeacthheerisr fcohrurthceh and ufisrssttsatratgeeds;antdogBuoiadridngmeumsbtehrrsouJgohhnthe WmihdasttiosftahewomrilsdsiroenvoefaltehdebcyhuMrTchV?in for the endowment and the remain- want the gospd to mean -is much to Conant and John Weitnauer for co- such a world?" Questions like dei forcapitalneeds. Theearlystages their 1 hildien and grand* luldrcn as it chairing the campaign; to other Board Clarke's point toward the purpose ol the campaign con< entrated on does to them, and realize that the members and countless volunteers for and thrust of the new specialization. major gifts from individuals and seminary is training pastors tor those their leadership in the effort; to the Courses for the degree will enable grants from foundations In the past they l"\ e current campaign staff (Clark practicing ministers to explore few years, we haveconducted cam- I am not sure I really bche\ ed live Simmons, director; David Bridges and changes in technology, social relation- paigns m presbyteries throughout the years ago that we could reach our Linda Sabo) for theirenergy and ships, politics, and morality in relation Synod ofSouth Atlantic with whom ambitious goal, but now we are untiring work; and to all the founda- to culture and thegospel message. we have a spec ial covenant - a running the List lap, and the finish tions, individuals, and churches who Faculty with specialties in theology, mutual commitment of support. We line is in sight. With the successful have given or pledged their financial church history, Bible, and pastoral li,n c 1 ompleted the campaign in fi\ e completion of the three presbytery resources to make our dream come care will help teach the courses. presbyteries (Northeast ( ieorgia, campaigns now underway, we will true and to help us keep "growing Professor ofTheology George Providence, Savannah, Tampa Bay, reach our goal i.md even exceed it!) with vision." D Stroup said, "Like many of my and Foothills) and each of them has by the end ol this year when the colleagues, am excited about the new I specialization. It will enable us to Smyth Lectures story of congregations focus the many issues involved in the tell relationship between gospel and culture, a crucial topic now for the Sl'ANNINe MORI IMAN 300 years ,.t slurp thorne whereby he may pri< k of hell over more urbane approaches mission and life of the church." American congregational history, E. SU< h .is be most sound In the nineteenth and twentieth The program will expose students Brooks Holifield of Emorv Universit) In the three leetures, I lolifield centuries, churches tried to create to trends in thinking about culture tantalized listeners March 7-c> with divided congregational history into second homes forcongregants. Henry from theologians, philosophers, images of sleeping congregants and pei i.ids ot magisterial, devotional/ and Ward Beecher had advice for aspiring sociologists, and anthropologists. "velvet mouth" preachers social congregations. Churches ministers in 1872: "Multiply picnics From an immersion in the present The occasion was the Smyth evolved from having great authority "As early as 1890, one theologian cultural context, ministers then — Lectures, inaugurated by the seminary within communities even receiving could speak of 'a complete revolution' consider the question, What is the in 1CM 1 in memoix ol the Rev Thomas state tax support -to more segmented in American congregations," Holifield gospel? in light ofchanging times. Smyth, pastor at Second Presbyterian populations that led to the institu- said, "and the symbol ofchange was Other questions posed will be: Church in Charleston, South Carolina. tional church. the church parlor. In any large church What is culture? How do we experi- I lolifield, the Charles I [oward Holifield also discussed the role ol the parlor had become 'almost as ence and confront culture? How do Candler Professor oi American women and African Americans in necessary as a pulpit.'" we read the signs of the times theo- Church History, sketched a histor) ol church lite, noting that women have Some congregations expected logically? What is Church? What is congregations from colonial times to usually outnumbered men in church ministers to be good at everything. ministry? the present, defying customary membership One in South Dakota suggested a 135- James Hudnut-Beumler, dean of practice that examines the history of "The congregations provided hour work week. H. Richard Niebuhr faculty, said, "In the best and worst of denominations or various sects. public leadership roles tor women finally countered that the minister in times, ministers are culture critics. During the lectures Holifield members, he said of chuic hes m the the role oi "pastoral director" should They are supposed to help people see edify the church, based on the theme ways that their lives may not meet the Some congregations expected ministers to be good at every- of increasing the- love ofGod and ideals of their faith. They also need to neighbor. help people see how culturecan be a thing. One in South Dakota suggested a 135-hour work week. "For many ministers Niebuhr's vehicle of faith. I am glad we're image has been both liberating and working to help pastors address this delighted in sharing slices of life, such early nineteenth century. "Teachers empowering," Holifield said, "for it important facet of their work." as this quotation from a Puritan were usuall) young single women. provides a way of saying that neither The specialization, which includes church member in 1646: Other women in the congregations ministers nor their people are defined 30 hours ofcourse study, will be "Allen Bridges hath bin chose to organized not only altar guilds and by the ceaseless activities that form offered at the seminary's Decatur wake the sleepers in meeting. And devotional societies but also societies the life oi the social congregation." campus. Thecore seminar for the first being much proudeof his place, must for foreign and domestic missions. Holifield has included some of his class ofparticipants will take place needs havea fox taile fixed to the Populist preachers in the nine- research in an article, "Toward a October 23-November3, 1995. For ende ofa long staff wherewith he may teenth century advocated "sledge History of American Congregations," more information, contact the Office brush the faces of them that will have hammer" over "velvet mouth" in volume two ofa new book, Ameri- of Advanced Studies at Columbia. D napps in time ofdiscourse, likewisea preaching, emphasizing the torments can Congregation*. D John Tunibull '95 VANTAGE of the local Reformed church and theii Russell-Jones hospitable pastor the Ke\ i .\ ul.i Nfoargm)ed I..hhenulohngmhiIs[t\orm)gaoit\thaesRmethe nominated for sinrounding countries is one ol Sony Award strength in the midst of oppression and an aggressive secular so< iel We,asmembersofaI s Reformj ed lw w Ri ssi ii|>>ni n professor (< ah mist i ( hun h, ha\ e much to leai n ol theolog) media, and the hnu h at from them and theirexperiences. Columbia ha i/\ ritten and n1arrated .1 The new links established with ii\ e pari doi umentar) foi BBt radio three additional countries, and the which has been nominated foi a Son) ongoing relationship with I lungar) \ward .1 radio industr) pri e in * !reat w ill greatl) enhance the opportunity Britain, in the 9hort feature ategor) 1 foi < loss t ultural dialogue Besides It was one ol 8 10 programs entered the chances tor interattion pro\ ided and the Son) nomination means by this and future Alternative ( ontexl Russell-Jones's program is one ,i| the trips, student and faculty exchanges top three Awards were to be an areahead) inprogress Columbia is nouni ed \piil 16 in I ondon i uirentk hosting two 1 [ungaii.m Russell [om uned fiveicons students, a I lungarian professor and ol westei nculture l oca-t 1ila his wiic and aCzechprofessor. Next baseball >isne) \\ orld the singer 1 The Reformedfind Catholic churches o) Biharkeresztes, Hungary held theii first M.ii two< zechstudentsand several Madonna and 1 omputei te( hnol 1 iisc uGmyeunliacaNlagmeyeting to celt ome the Columbia group. The Reformed pastoi i entei left, I [un1gairkeiatnhsewdinl\lestluaddyenIntti.ee in the 1inlefuesxipnlgortehed steh<eulraeiliwgiooiusIdlarnegpurae gloom) courtyard, the Reformed sented b) the ii ons Students and faculty visit i lum h in ( entral Europe pio\ ides a In the introdui tion to the first the church in Central Europe stnirmsaatnlslniatbtiuiotonnvpsietraliIohpdereogstrenoftowreimneignittIiheeosdmbiemffuicult Npprroeovpgearmrabemdertot1h9ee9n4tseii1 iRteuhssesaeiWlrolerdlloodnroefsBB<to<i.n1 actDachisretsolcksersuugtnr\hcsoehufcn\orldfulssoitnuhegredlafdssonowatoneswt;eeteprrseia,xemctpseheipeldternfucoiiened Cv1io[snuitntIegenaxdrtttjhhgeerCotzuherpceehfrcRooemupnuCtbroliliecus,mbbteihsaeidgherasodup tt.oliheuwsearewrreenefnawfirttrehiaololimlihnhuiemtaoi<bhuneitghambtoieoatdnhnoseednftiiet.tohalsaennatodconlhhbtiuoeonnitcshrh,heatesaorsisedes, (dhheaooslwaa,sbnkett\sehoinewebswn\oa<efnAtlislodso,rihmdesiliudn,nrkigefrmittu»hoamsiheiostuuhtimeorwsiiaonairnslrdeodl' Passing through a tunnel, which members were under the care of the ingk se< ul.u and hostile global religion, the1sai red has long been provided the only opening in the faculty of the Protestant C alvinisl situation that threatens us all. thought to be a pow ei a reality We twenty-foot-reinforced walls, we came seminary of St. Charles I ni\ersitv in Rebei ca ) oung 9 now att.u h sai red signifit ,nu e tO the ciansttolethtehaitnnsehrocwoeudrtnyoarsdigannsdofsaliwfea Ptrriapguwea.s Oexnteenodfetdheophpiogrhtluinghittsieosfftohie Faculty changes s\eeiiu\l.1ihrinsigsletnhcaet, aepnjte»ieali.utnoinbeenlt.he most But when one of our group snapped a conversation with Jakub Trojan and pi rsimalities, commodities/ tei hnol photo/ the flash shattered thedarkness his wife Karla, who were guests on ( olumbia s Board of Trustees at its ajnlanoocdwwkeehdtdeirasuetnpudcribapniamnmnegtissaq,muyiaaoenttudc.nhcgSeaedrmeragmynrii,enneggsnlwayakrlhif-afrlkeoim TdctirhosoeusjnCiatodnrelynwutoamsfsbiCinazaetmcchaehajoomfsrpolruofmsivegairuknriCea1oa9m9wm3mho.uonnDgihr.sadt Alf[aipocsrhuminllsatoynmned,peo>itsuhiirtnurigneonnnhtaignpmrresoopdwfitershIist,>iuoaitlBoioetfln)ill<'\.1anngeew- strehereliiesgs1ei'<hoeuuulsn.ri1ei1qpmouwaregmteiiainnidgg\l.aiaoinnmd1ss1tilamtnaoetnslBg)hufora<vugs»semeshi1mhi tight across hischest more as a shield been forced out of his pulpit by the "Professor [ohnson sees this move inten iews with philosophei anthro- than as a weapon. He began shouting government 1 le now serves as dean as a natural outgrowth of his work in pologists, and cultural 1 mIus. apsbsnirrpggeaornsvkiseeplerygdiounahbiticydbaueislotumwearadntlodgpknuheeaiosddp.tepof'egTsoarorrpawreopaoduhrtsredu.sngtariOnetmdauh-tart no oSuKflsootmvwhaaAheknreisonanet.omhwieoTenrnhavesrtiehvssemieftimDaencidaaunnlrtatuvhr)ebyfetaicosRuwilpvtnaeyr"trIhioonfsttehde egIlf\ahoaiuamotnnhed.gsethlOIiiltbsurimdti/nni'usgtsnmaoboitderaueDmpepllaeacnocrepolol"eIltlmvadli<ot,aeul1lstt)hleittle JsWI.aaenccsIrq)teuKeduei.rsnsnfsleE"uclle1ullnluhtlte|uoefrsnodaeiie,sbrtdyeshid.esMnugdIiusnimheieelileaewdi.Ejarls.wia11|hdiuoleienrlt-ieah.eniudn relief, the teenage guard finally grew Hungarian Reformed Church, which Hudnut-Beumler said, sumption, enteitainment, sell expre silent and edged slowly back toward functioned in this former Hungarian "Columbia's ability toallow Professor sum, 111 pnigress," he said. "We sei on his post. As our eyes followed his territory before a 1414 treaty made the Johnson to follow his passion is made unable to live withtut it carpeorltuererveatiafytlo,aeusrswsdle:ytrwueneneenrahoerotstdithiceesedtderanaftcsertiayeztdauobrfbleyetihafneltocchaksetloef, rfafaaecncgiueilliowttnyielpsilabearrdtnarudoysf.sophWnraehraseeedtnnotwutirShtleohofvCuatoskhmiepmanl.uannnTeishwstetors pworfoehseposnaiesbirtslgoeeirxzsb<iyni"tgtehdtehaegbesonoueutrlosIs)iartnyd[ooshlpni.s1roidntou'nas<li1t1) s11.thialelnnsId'n"sththiehines.I,vlilaanisstntseeBt,eee'g>•m<>m1p1bel1a.ne1sl1e."biaKilutnlhswesheaghl,noli!dgs(ih/one'nges doves, almost invisible in their grey confiscated their buildings more than Johnson has written several books ovei a marquee where1 tomn Yankees The Reformed church in Central Europe provides a small but dAedavleinntgurweitinhPsrpairyietrua(l1i9t8y3),,in<TohiPdrianyg An oisfffelraiynigngr;efar4e0s-hfmoeonlt' io"kaell;boatntlaedver- vital presence in the difficult transition period. 1 )od Will ( ontinuing the Journey tisement for the Btage version i>l caoraotusnwdhtihcehm.matched the evening 4th0eiyreasrtsoraegoo,f ptrheecfiaocuusltbyocoakrsefiunlltyhehid M•tii1a9nn8i7s1)t,irfeyPa1Ast19o<8rt8au)li,dSeapitnordiRt/ueafwloiirntmygedt\heSFp0<i1rhiurtiu•safloi taI )inisdsenm.e1evnw'tsosmBasehnauo'twsyilanenggdsa,'/pm"r•aonBie'a(sa/ip.emacidtnvogrearsle-lsf- That small tree full ofdoves bell tower of a church across the ity (1992), which heco authored with e> pression; and <> television s< reen brought a touch ofgrace to this street, where the books have stayed Professor Robert Ramey. broadcasting the mghtlv news via the otherwise intimidating site, haunted hidden until today. Johnson's new title will be profes- digital superhighwa by its former life as headquarters to The most moving part of the trip, sor of spirituality The seminary will I le closes by qUOthlg the |u;.mm the Romanian secret police. The reflected in the story of thecastle be searching for someone to fill the philosophei 1 pii inns "i havi sa< m grace-filled tree, symbolizing peace in given above, was our day in evangelism and church growth fii ed to gods who take no notii eof the midst ofchange and uncertainty, Nagyvarad (Oradea), Romania. There position. me." Russell-Jones responds, "You beiegchatm-emaemsbyemrboglrooufpooufrCtorilpu,mabsiaan wLaezshlaodTaokcehsa,nacemitnoimseteertotfhethsetaHffunof- the bIonaortdheprraocmtoitoendreDlra.teId.ut<cv1 faRtousletyt,o shouRludssseelel-uJsonnensuhas included some Seminary faculty and students toured garian Reformed Church who served associate professor of prea< King and of his resean h for this program in a the Central European countries of the as a major catalyst in the overthrow of worship, with tenure. Dr. D.i book which will examine idolatry and Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, the Romanian dictatorship in 1989. Moessner was promoted to profi popular culture. U /"/'" Turnbull '95 and Slovakia. The trip, in January For fourdays we were in the of New Testament language, litera- 1995, was the first time an Alternative village of Biharkeresztes as the guests ture, and exegesis. D SPRING 1995 Four classes on Lay Scholars Continuing meet August ministry set in In responseto requests for practical Isthe endofthe world at hand? Some Education resources for ministry, Columbia's think it is. After all, the year2000 is ontinuing education program will fast approaching! ioffer a new feature during the sum- We trust it won't comebefore mer session. Four one-day events are August 6-11 of this year. That is when Calendar scheduled July 10-13 to address four the Lay Institute of Faith and Life at specific issues in ministry: officer Columbia will host its third annual For further information or to register for courses, call or write: tmrianiinsitnrgy,antidmeremtraenatasg,esmmeanltl,graonudp LtahvemSechiosl"aArpsoWcaeleykp.seT,hiWshyeena?r"thae Rebecca S. Parker, Director of Continuing Education, or spiritual direction and guidance. series ofdiscussionsabout the "end Richard S. Dietrich, Director of the Lay InstGiAtute of Faith and Life Ea< h event is scheduled from 9 times" and the meaning of history. Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, 30031/404-378-8821. a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants may Leaders for theevent include Will take as many classes as they wish. Coleman '85, assistant professor of Week of July 10-14 Each course will offer information and theology and hermeneutics; Tina 1. Q Da trini RevisitedbyShirleyGuthrie,authorand professoi ol reflection on important issues and Pippin, associate professor of Bible systematic theology ( osl $95. tasksof the minister and religion at Agnes Scott College; 2. PWBibleStudy: G ofHome: BiblicalIm oftheRealmofGodby Cost for each day's course is $35. and Rick Dietrich, director of the Lay MaryDuckert, the 1995 Educatorofthe year, re (USA). Cosl $50 For more information or to register, Institute. Dr. Coleman will introduce j VPolarizedChurch in vSecularSociety? b> IVggv shnver, staff associate, contact theOffice of Continuing the subject ofeschatology (study of Professional ( hurch Leadership, NationalCoun< il ol < hurches. July 10-13. Education. the end times) and apocalypse. He is Cost: $4S. m If this experiment is successful, particularly concerned with why we I < >ffk erTraining \ndRi usby David Snellgrove, presbyter) executive,St. courses will be conducted on other are or ought tobe interested such Andrews Presb) ter) fuly 10 ( ost topics in next year's summer session things. Dr. Pippin will lead the group 5. Smai i ( ;r< ii i Ministrii • by Betty Stribling, asso( iate presbyter for evangelism and at other locations. Suggestions of through a two-day study of the book <\nd small ( lum hes, ( Ireater Atlanta Presb) ter) fuly 1 1. Cost: $35. topics tor other workshops are of Revelation. Dr. Dietrich will help 6. ManagingYoi rTimi \ndYourseu by Dick Hester,executivedirector, welcome and may be sent to the students lookat the way Revelation GeorgiaAssoei.iturn of Pastoral Care. July 12 Cost: $35. Office ofContinuing Education. and other apocalyptic literature ha\ e 7. Spirituai Dire< noN vndFormationbyJoanGray,pastor,Columbia Presby- been appropriated by writers and terianChurch fuly 13 C ost: $35. Lay Schools artists in the West. Between classes, students will watch movies, including July 10-21 Credit courses.* Apocalypse Now and the film version of 1. Ethicsfi »p Enemie Fi irgivi ness in Poutk s by Donald Shriver, president scheduled Nathanael West's novel, The Day of the e1mheeroiltoguiscaaalnmdSeWmiilnlairaym.EN.eDwodYgoet\Professor ot Applied C hristianity, Union This fall's Evening Lay School will I ocusTth.is is an exciting opportunity for 2 siikmi forMinistry by Ben fohnson, professorofspirituality oiler courses in Old Testament, lay people to learn more about this theology, and medicine and ethics. perplexing dimension ofChristian July 17-20 and July 31-August 3 D.Min. Projb I Design WorkshopbyOscar Thecourses will be held 7:30-9:30 on faith and thought. The comprehen- Mussel Monday, September 18 and 25 and sive fee for the Summer Lay Scholars l)ctober 2 and 9, on theColumbia Week is$300. This includes instruc- July 17-20 campus. The Evening Lay School is tion, room, and board. Cost for 1. Making oi Christians in Our Dan by fohn Westerhoff, directorol the Institute sponsored by the Lay Institute of Faith classes only is $175. Limited scholar- tor Pastoral Studies ol St. I uke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia ( ost: $60. and Life. Teachers include Kathleen ship aid is available. 2. ImagesofGod Biblk m ^ndTheolock u PerspectivesbyJeanneStevenson- O'Connor, professorofOld Testa- More information about the week, Moessner, adjunct assistant professor oi practical theology, and Da\ id ( lunn, ment; Shirley Guthrie, professorof including a list ofreadings, is avail- A.A. Bradford Professor of Religion, Texas Christian University Cost: $95. theology; and Brian Childs, professor able from the Lay Institute. of pastoral care and counseling. July 17-21 Dr. O'Connor's course will Writing work- 1. AStudyofMatthew: Time,Space, vnoSpird in God's l foi si by Stanle) consider how the writers ofthe Old Saunders, assistant professorof New Testament. Cost: $95. Testament understand griefand loss. 2. PW BlBl I Sn m Gumpsi S I >J Hi Ml : BlBLH u \m ICESI »J mi Ri 11 VI OJ Gi 'J b) Dr. Guthrie's course is "Christian shop offered Rebecca Parker,directorofcontinuingeducation ( ost: $50 lope for the Future." Dr. Childs's I course will be a discussion ofa Columbia Seminary will offer Roland July 24-August 4 Credit courses." current issue in medical ethics Tapp's workshop on "Writing for 1. Preachingai mi [ntersectionoi Lifi vndDoctrini byLuc) Rose,associate Dr. C. Benton Kline, president Publication," September 21-23. p2roPfaeusisorfoorfmpireaNcohritnhgAamnedrwkorvsnhCiph.urchbyCharlesCousar,professorofNew etemaecrhittuhsisafnadll'vsiMsiotrinnginpgrofLeasysoSrc,howiolll willSheaavseontheedcahnadncaesptiorienxgplworrietetrhse Testament. course. Dates for Morning Lay School "nuts and bolts" of getting published. will be announced. 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Some people were playing Israel, how deep-seated the conflict is. out of materials, streamline other ministr) and herecumenicalcommit- eCrhavdreiirosystd,p"alysahyleiifnes.gaiWade.ra"cIdotiuowladasnidamaesgnliigcnaeegoiiJnegsus d"iHden'"wtJaehssuasvn'eotwboesfraovdrisen,gh"atsdohearonlcloinomtvpieonrrutaednt.dhebye dpianrttoeavrbinadaselesla,icbcarenasrdsytioonpdeeerxxtaeetsri.noanlAs,c.caaotnraddloignSg, to mipneagnrttonste.refSifnhecetthiwevielrlea-,bnreduaiftawmiotehnnfdtuelarnlfedualdterarisnh-ip with people in deep conversation nice, but to extend a respect and Browning, "the new system will allow tor tomorrow's church." SPRING 1995 a professoi "i systematic theolo delivered the Warfield ecturesat For Record I the Princeton Seminary in March. Dr. Guthrie has taught Sunday si hool at pIfleyaosuehsaevned ritecteontthneeewdistoyro.u would like to contribute to this sectiôn_, ,PiIrrleiansjibt)s)ithê\oi-vo\dlaFfinorrdst(aithhaturhlneesaItnnosnn,u-aAAlttllmaannetteait,ciantg . ot the Ass,.nation ot Presbyterian Harry Petersen '58, co-dire< toi ol Pittsburgh Michael Jackson '82 is ( hristian I ducators in Atlanta Mark Vinitlflian.Aiitil.awni.tial,gauersetsisdeinntAitallanfatcai,lithyasf( >i ihoesnptietral(phais<tkoramaûhgapal,ai(n.Aa.t ( Ireenleai 'm9o2vaendd tBoeAclkvyinA,rdIeXl,lwDheorwenshe'9is3 have received an award tor outstanding James Hudnut-Beumler, dean of past*»r ot I nst church. work in human relations from the fa< iilt\. and asso< iate professoi >>! Kathy Carpenter '93 is associate cAthlrainsttaian (Koautnh<leilenolOM'eCtornonpoolri,tan breoloikg,ioLnooaknidngi ut"l>tu(r'e",/p"u'btlhiesShuebdur.)l ^pahusrt<orhoi tGheeoBrIgai<aknsnbuarVg,iaVAB,rabban '80 RoberltorAydfaoims46 wyehaorsw,o•rtkinetdFmebrCuoalruymb22i.a - professor ol Old Testament presented tud) oi ili- religion >>i the Amerii an and [ohn I awrence [ohnson were Ih- began workingal Columbia m V, .(i oplalpoeqrutioumth.eit((>lodn(reepsttiaomnenAlbbey and years,ii19a4n5daintds i 1ni9l6.5s bHeetwaelseonwtahse a m\airrrgiineida NBoeavc.h,I1'VaAt,Fiwrhstercehusrhceh,is twohreynwhaeswmasth1e6byaesaermseontldoafnCdamthpeberlellet CthoellAotqluaintuam.OlAdnTearsttuaml<enito authored tporipncliepaadlersspoetakiediPtr"oiteast- aonntfedreenniom<•i<n>ia- apsrsoofceisastoer-plaisbtraorrianHeamreorlitdusP,riinscneo'w60, 1191,9il3l. \h Adams had retired in January with A R Diamond, has been a< tionsgathered in< hicago toconsider li\ ing at Presbyterian I lome, Clinton, cepted tor publication in Biblical the future ot national denominational SC. I le has pre.n hed at the Queens church and First church, Bonita Interpretation She made presentations organizations l)r I ludniit-Beumler Memorial i hurch, Newberry, SC; springs, FL. He led "Festh al of Faith" to tin- Atlanta Ministers ( .roup on preached at the Morningside c hur< h Duncans C reek ihurch, C linton; the for Second church, Indianapolis Ins George Stroup, professor <•! Sioux I ity, [A;provided leadership Mc( ullough and Whitmirechurches, Robin Walker '95 and David Palmer GtrehAte,roelalote<gytt,ourrheFadisrsostnpcothkuhere<nolhto,»g»(yalnatioandetsuhvleitlllaey, ttinohreaadCuojlvotiinnetgdotufocfnai,tceiGronAtrpaarirnoeiganrgaapmnrsdoagttraaumghtin WspehevtieetrdmailirnSeos,euSntiCho.rCsaMrrto.elninPnirasintccioetuihresansamceWonmat-dsem 'vDi9'l5Alelw,eeAsrsLeioma'rM9r3airaerydeDDc.eoc-'.a9s3s17oacniindatHDeuanpvatesst-ors atacuagdhetmaynoaldculhteSrouknedeayPrse<shboyotler^yl,asasnadt cAtilnatnrt.ia1 ûdLdFwirisnt cMhourrrcihseso,n '68 is Htiuniaen'n4u6a,lprmoefeetsisnorgeomfetrhietuAsc,aadtetmen)de"di aStCFirsJtocnhuWraclhl,acMeyr't9l1eisBepaacsht,or of the the Morningside ihurch, Atlanta I le assm iate pastor oi the Redmond (WA) Homiletics at Duke Universityand has Columbus, NC, church Gloria spoke .it .1 spiritual renewal event .it United church Sanders Read '65 is led retreats tor elders of First church, Jennings '90, director of alumni/ae ttohne.JSaCm,e.sitICshleanrdokêheur<Prhe.sbinytcerhya,rl.ensu-t ipahusrt<orluo-ts,tRhaeefBeotrhde,lN>^CnJ ShSialmohMor- CDaolltuombni.aG,A,SCF;oraensdt tLoarkePrcehsubrycthe,rian arenlnautailonsfuanndd, haasssopciraetaechdierdecattotrhoef the preached .it a revival .it the Antioch gan (DMm '92) is executive presbyter Women ot the Peachtreechurch, Nacoochee, GA, church and Covenant churchy Red Springs, NC In Mao li andstated clerkol New Harmony .Atlanta Dr. Huie has preached at the church, Augusta, GA, where she also IV Stroup completed si\ months (>i Presbytery Shirley Guthrie, Abyssinian National Baptist Church of taught at a PW retreat Larry Hill chairing the Administrative Commis- Jacksonville, FL, and has led a series (DMin '90) is pastor of the Matthews- s'iroensbtjoite.irycongrPeegrantCiooonlieny('h8e8rioskee BIRT1 IS f(orVWaensdtmsienrsvtiecerscthourrcFhir,stSncehlulrviclhl,e, MurkElranensdticnheurCcohl,e,Chaasrslooctitaet,eNdCe.an of Cpa2Iia7ntsdyit,noMCraTthrhNioectnicCaKooSivlRoeimupgnmgha'bs9ini5,aatwaPccseahhsraruoepcrkiecma(lhatS,reprefp(iorehodn'f9seI4os>>sn<•o,r TstIowooni,nM[soaA,hrnnKkda'rt8'(eh8i2ewalaneAndnldebSeGuMristanangInIee,nraFaeh[nbudWmh2pF,ieotri1er9,e.9s.4it cdkoEfihelrubyPerenrcrcoetthtsoo,erbny,AosttfpGelercaAaionkantnetariWRanaenoutbdimtnehergceecnteasrdpe(uaPrPctaiaWrntl)kgieeoaomrndf,e,eeFritwrfiasontsrg scDoMtfheouucuMdraneecttnmhuatr,ois.r,nAit,ShalahlaGsneAtDp,larre,iadevanaeadnc,dchreheaTtudsrrreiacaanthtim,tSfeyoSomurtcbtohtnheuherwercePhos,ftW osfonCvhirlilsetUinainveetrhsiictsy, laencdtutrheed- U.intiJvaecrks-ity TDoimSmtoecpkhe,nS'e8p7tan30d,c19a9t4herine Nickle, MPsW. oPfartkheerMhta.sVtearungohnt cthwuorcshe,riAestloannta SttheeePrriensgbCyotemrmiiatnteHeea,latthteNnedtewdoirtks of North Florida She has preached at a son, Zachary Oliver Morrell, l.m. 10, prayer and spirituality for Peachtree meeting in Washington, DC. Ms. Cole CthheatRteannaoiosgsaanceSclhouarnchHuinmphreys '82 T1o995J.en Parris Perkins S7 and Phil, an ARtolaadntUaniteC.d BMeentthoodniKsltiCneh,urpcrhe,sident aBtltaecnkdPerdestbhyetaenrniaunalCamueceutisnignoMfetmhe- is pastor ot the Suniw side (hurch, adopted daughter, Catherine Carlisle emeritus and visiting professor, has phis and represented Columbia S'hI8ai8sn\fip.osatrtppdeae,vsirtlNloieCrn.otNtheCtMhHae/reBkLkuiifenBfldraalCyooaDnncishcu'uk8lr7tecarrhtse,ioaodnn TTMFeooabt.TAtli2ha0me,nw'I9'18B9eanannndedttRA,ennSneepetF.oWsr2ti7e,gr,h1t9a,9s4ao.ns,on, pFDwLoro,reraasavchinhlidelpeda.tinattDphrFre.aeiNsKtbelhyiwtcneheCruloyrecvdfheo,nwraoTtanrhltkelsacNhhhaoautspriscsoehneo,a,nl SCyenmtihniaaryCaamtptbheelilnaaCusognuptrrieanstuiiedodennootnfopfage 7 oftheSociety ot Biblical iterature [Ohlt Knox, Oct 16, lc'L,4 Presbytery Leadership Conference at 'm9e4etisicnhgapinlaCinh/ifcaacguoltyBmoeIbmbbyeFrisathetrhe TMoyeErrsic('M91AaTnSd'9L2i)s,aa\duaeurgnhbteerrg,er Stth.eSCilmaoinrsm,oGntAchaunrdcht,auDgehctataurse.riHeseat Asheville School, Asheville, NC I lizabeth Reed,Oct. 6, 1994 delivered the Founders Day address at Lucy Rose, associate professor ot To Todd '93 and Melanie Speed, twin Agnes Scott College in February preaching and worship, is co-editor o\ sons, [ohn Melton and McDonald Nibs Stroupe '75, with Inez Vantage awolemcetinonparreyarcehseorusrfcoerbYyeaarndB ffoorr A1loleSnc.otDte'c94 1a4n.d19K9a4r.la Huie, a daugh- FWleemRiunng,ThhiassRwarciet:tCeonutnhteerbionogk,theWhPiolweer AthbeiAngcdaodnemPyresosf.HoSmhieleistipcrsesaindednt ot Tteor,DMaavdiidso'9n4CaantdheCrairnrei,eN[oovne.s,27, 1994 oOfakRfhl(uirssmt. cMhru.rcSht,roDuepceatiusrpastBoernof the Volume87, No. 1, Spring 1995 pDreecaecmhbeedr.atSthhee ahnansuaallsompereetaicnhgeidnat TdaougLhitaenr[,iaKnagy(laMJAoTy,SM'a9r5).a9n,d19Y95a.n Jporhenascohne,d patroNfoerstsohrAovfesnpiureitcuhaluirtcyh,,has CPuoblluimsbhiead TqhueaorltoergliycablySeminary the Mars Hill church, Acworth, GA; Liu, a son, lames Jiang, April 1, 1995. Atlanta, and First churches in New Circulation: 27,000 Firstchurch, Douglas-ville, GA; and To John, vice president tor business YorkCity, Dalton, GA, and McGehee, the Nacoochee church, Sautee, GA. In affairs, and Linda Gilmore, a daugh- AR. He has led officer's retreats forSt. The Office of Development/ January Dr. Rose taught a continuing ter, Rachel Meguiar, Dec. 5, 1994. John's church, Jacksonville, FL; First Seminary Relations education course in Wichita for church, Kingsport, TN; and the La pastors at the Kansas Area Seminarof DEATHS Canada, CA, church and lectured at Editor: Juliette Harper Professional Ministry, sponsored by Southern Nazarene University in Directorof Publications the United Methodist Church of Francis Mayes 27, Feb. 11, 1995. Bethany, OK, and with Army chap- and Publicity Kansas. She has taught in the Flint Clarence Letson '35, Feb. 23, 1995. lains at Ft. Knox. Dr. Johnson was Postmaster: Send address River Presbytery Lay PreacherTrain- I larold L. Thomas '51, Dec. 19, 19M4 keynote speaker forChristian I aity ot changes to Vantage ing Program and was a workshop Norman Campbell 72 (DMin '80), Chicago Forum and the PealeCenter Columbia Theological Seminary leader at the theology convocation, Feb. 15, 1995. forChristian Living in Hershey, PA, P.O. Box 520 "We Believe in One Lord Jesus Robert Adams, Feb. 22, 1995. See and has led spiritual enrichment Decatur, GA 30031-0520 Christ," sponsored by the PC(USA) in photo above. weekends forThe Woodlands, TX, VANTAGE 1 For the Record review tor Journal of Religion* continued from page 6 ontology Mark Jumper '82 is on Development/Seminary Relations McCormick Theological Seminary acchtaipvleaidnutayt twwitohntahvealNaaivry.staHtieoniss, SBielcloPnedrcmhaunrc'h9,1Sits.aLsosuoicsi,atMeOpastoJiefoff D'7a2lliasspaasntdorFto.fWWoerstthminsCtOer.cMhaurgcehe, ByGary L. Bagley, Directorof Development and Seminary Relations GGRaeApy-nNoalcdsoo'c9h3eies cShcahpoloali,nRaatbtuhne RGaapb,un GDa.lMvienstofnr,omT\U.niIolne hSaesmicnomaprlyeitned a Brian Childs, professorof Virginia, and his peacemaking pro- pastoral theology and counseling, has posal at Westminster was selected as been selected to receive the Alumni the "congregational" proposal for Citation from the Board of Directors 1994 at tlie Peacemaking L onterence of MaryvilleCollege. He has taught a at Montreat Hugh Hamilton '80 continuing education course .it earned the D.Min. from Memphis Princeton Theological Seminary and TheologicalSeminary. He is modera- presented a program at Peachtree tor of Memphis Presbytery Hospice. Dr. Childs participated in Raymond Guterman '80 has written a conferences for Northeastern Univer- book. Road to Healing. sities College ofMedicine, at the John Tarrant '81 served as Air University ofGeorgia, and at the Force chaplain to "Operation Provide Southeast Region Association of Comfort" in Turkey and northern Iraq Clinical Pastoral Education annual last summer I le is base chaplain at meeting. Dr. Childs published an Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs article in Journal of Clinical Ethu - and Will Coleman '85, assistant professor taught a class for medical grand of theology and hermeneutics, helped rounds at Georgia Baptist Medk.il plan and resource a seminar spon- Center Donald OHnger(DMin 79) sored by the Association of Theologi- is pastor ofAstoria First church. cal Schools tor underrepresented Queens, NY Karen '90and John racial/ethnic scholars. He presented a McLean '90 areassociate pastors at response to The Recovery oj Black Jennifei Lee '96wasoneoj 12 Columbiastudentswhoassistedwiththe [nnualFund FirstHcahrurrychW,yGnrnee'n9w3oiosdp,asStCo.r of nParteisoenmale aTtheaosleomgiicnaalrCaetnItnetreradnednomi- phonathon in Apnl Ninety first timedonors wereadded to thegiving h SatUFhndrCeiajosvuleenorrcJgsteMyiaae,tsnmystnoiaaersuntigSdaahtntltiesvacptehrcenuooasrfucceorhshniss,neoMgSroautaeomnsfStosaeptnmrrhea,fecrort,ricdal NPstpieaauorrsbntvhlaiivilcnisiglMhpiliainen>tingesfdaotHrroicintuoehsmsaeemcD.iUoitnnvitDisrtesu.eileodtCnafo,MotrleiPotetCnhmh(oeaiUdnnNSiaAsi-)ts. cvvAleemomlreymesrabaigirrceaynat.feo\fdrkoWsCtmhhhvre,eEiinufs)itrtvCmooeopaphelhnueuytnrmodbACrNmoueoelsdrruttsimhhecbtaausnnsansi'ils, he aaabuetrsr<teeoesaunoutntsihdMoeeonit.sthhateers)edeaiassorpeuwe<rdhieibtisuuihdgguanselaetstso,eidsnbeduteteodsitiehgrentreaedin JcRTaeohlnueiurgajsioreouynr.antpauClIbnaolnfMidatslhhreeecrdAhmShecserhhrioecoapalrrtnieocfsAliceTdahiedendeolmooyvgeoyr). CABI Lolr<,molmwpeunrdneaMianetcmhyoofe,frdiiAcataetlrla'Tsnchthteaur,arOicapnhnei,dnngTauDrtseotctoearnrledaoteodsfao,r dWwhihohdmeneer'n,tehkhheeenoadwrwiardsin.vv'\ethdAe,knrnehdoehwwdeihwdwenhna'estrhgekeonighonoegwl.had tIviomnu-pioArinthnoiasnuntatIrsliwbFBuhyutynimdoa,ynokulwiiianlrlggieoganoontiitasIonmbwnuaautlraildlonIgtsiuhfs>eto, aAcpaandeelmaytotfheRerleiggiioonnalmAeemteirnigcainn tthhee aSntnuudaylofmeBeltaicnkgReolfitghieonSoicniety for cbaelelns!luWcik,thCoalluomtboutsw'hsatinttuhietiwoonralndd MioiI.'.Nh.li.HIantienegdetdhisto/emaere'ts sbatsuidlennteebdosdy Gainesville, FL, and participated in Atlanta Vanessa Potter'93 is limited knowledge paid oil Anything ovei thai amounl enables us apSrnmeoisttihhdeer'n8tp9aohnfaeslthcaetotmtrphualstetetmeeesdeotafinttgehermSyAasnlod acPshesuporpcceihar,te'K3ip6nagissstppooarrsattt,orCToeNlmoenriiatClulsHaeuoifdgethhtes eatrstoor1fdlCotowolesvueemtrbs,iaiaalsSwfeirmtiihennuadnrscye>,rmtdwaeisnutcpyapnonrott etmoimnehirisgntedrnyiint\rnaofivinanitanigmveoiaplap<aoaiidd,etmuoniii<tuinepsiroqjueet\nI\ of the Northeast Drew Tomberlin Warrenton, NC, church. Preparing men and women fol amounl in the budget that we do nol 'f8e7rrheadsabsecehnapplraoimnottoetdheanFdedterraanls- "DiffBearrebnatraFaHceoslminesFo'r9e5ighnasPlwarcietst:enThe mtoirnitshtercyhiusrocfh,tion-urutnmaotsiton,imapnodrttahnet I I"|,"ioum|ebsyathpearetnodlooluiill.enhd-o..w. mIent, Cmteiornr,irsKetcYrtyi,onhRaaolsbIepnrrstetiaRtcuahtmeiedonya,itnpFiMrroasfntecschsheousrr-cohf. NAAobbnrrtooraaaddd,i1"t9i9po5unballiWsSihtleulddieainnmtPGSeattseukrdsiiolenls's(DStMuidny awtonordrlthldiesarpPnrriooncvgeisedsninvgirtohnembeenstt miscfraictiuclatly cmIh<lailniilnkehlnaugilelveo,nlattbhhleeegd1r9ou9sw0tsIhanotdioteluortahseesnudroew- cpDharunevraicclhhl,eedJ,oVfhoAnu,sroatnnidCmietasty,aCnTodNv.ecnoaHnndetucted a (M'9eD3rM)cihisnanpt7av9si)tlolirseo,pfaNsFJtirosrtoEcflhautirhnecehR,MidcgReocrbebsti,e cihmuproTcrhhta.atn'ts itnheherlepaisnogn uysousertgi<lt<s ahrriests'os tmheenlseminalpo\nodlinsugrvtiovtahleaAnndnuaadvlani e rtieotnraelatsfeomrionfafricoernssapnirditauaclointgyrfeogra- CprAo,fecshsuorrcohfNeDawvTiedstMaomeesnstn,era.ttended The Annual Fund ki iunnddoatplpieeaadlerjshi »iupgahndeGfaiiilluitm)birae the North Avenue church, Atlanta Dr. the Southeast regional meeting of the WhetluT from foundationgrants quired to build a •.'nnn.ii devoted to Ramey led a retreat for New Church Society of Biblical Literature/Ameri- or private donors, most ol the gifts to high standards in theologiij al educa- DMiedv-eAltolpanmteinctapnadstcoornsdiuncttheedSaycnloadssoitn GcaainneAscvialdlee.myFLo,fwRheelrigeiohneipnresented Columbiaarealready "spoken for" tIti>o]nmainnidsttroy.ex<Di Hem e in preparation Reformed spirituality for Presbytery his paper, "The 'Script' of the Scrip- of the Peaks Frank Harrington '60 tures in the Acts of the Apostles: Columbia (ThM '61) has been elected to Habitat Suffering as God's "Plan" for the to offer certificate in fDoirreHctuomras.nity International's Board of CWhoarrlldesfoCrotuhseaRrel'5e8a,sperooffeSsinsso.r"..o.f.New spiritual formation Ronald Cram, associate professor Testament, spoke at the adult congre- ocfouCrhsreisattitahneeAdsuscoactiiaotni,otnaoufghPtreasbyte- gJaatckisoonnavlilrleet,reFatL,foarndRilveedrsaidseescshiuornaclh, o13t1t<e,riwai\ce<r.ti1f1uiscaite\imi (Slpoilriutmubailafwoirlmla in thBei fMallJ,ohwnisnotne,r,parnofdesssuomrmoefrsptierirtmus-. rian Christian Educators annual retreat for First church, Atlanta, on tion. The three-year program will ality/willdevelopthis emphasis in mMeoertniinnggsiindAetlcahnutracha,nAdtlaacntoau.rseHeatwas D"rT.heCoBuisblaeraantdteHnduemdatnheSWexaubaalsiht-yL."illy ptreaaccthicteheofhissptiorriytutailt sdpiisr<iitpulailnietsy,, athned lionrf1ori.imlaitvieosnpiarnitduaalibtryo.chFuorre,mocronetai I gAtuleasnttal,ecatnurderfoarttthheeaPnenaucahltrteeeacchhuerrch, CatonWsaubltaasthioCnololnegteheoloLgoiucaAlntneaScehlilnegrs svkiidlulsalfsorwaistshistthienigr gsprioruitpusalanjdouirnndei- tin Officeof( i mtinuing Hducation.D education event at Westminster '94 is campus minister ofthe United The certificate program is com- church, Snellville, GA. Dr. Cram has Christian Fellowship at the University prised of four components: a retre.it, taught at First church, Atlanta. He led of North Carolina at Charlotte. Q electives, a practicum, and a pilgrim- a teacher training event at Peachtree age to Jerusalem that concludes tin church and preached at Morningside program. The program will be offered church. Dr. Cram published a book SPRING 1995 Costen, Hix to speak at '95 commencement, baccalaureate Columbia w11 1 . i >ndi i i its 1995 Christ in the USA. Her publications commencement exert ises May 21 at4 include African American Christian p.m. at Peachtree Presbyterian Worship and A Workshop Manual on < hurch in Atlannta. Degreeswillbe Worship. conferred to 1 students in Douglas Hix, professor emeritus ( olumbia's fivedegree programs: at Columbia, will preach the bacca- Master of I Hvinit) . Master of Arts in laureate sermon, "Ministry in Theological Studies, Master of Macedonia," at Decatur Presbyterian ^ Theology, Doctorof Ministry, and ( hurch \la\ 1\ at 10:15a.m. Dr. I >octor of rheolog) 1 li\ was director of advanced studies Melva Costen, the Helmar Emil and associate professorol pastoral Nielsen Professorof Worshipand studies at Columbia from 1980 until Music .it the Interdenominational 1993 Hehasalso taughtatSt. Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta. Andrews Presbyterian College and will speak at commencement on King College. Dr. Hix has served discipline, Duty, and Destiny " At pastorates in Georgia and North Columbia's Alumni/ae Association presented its Distinguished Service Award to the I ITC, Dr. Costen chairs the worship ( arolina and is currently interim Rev EdwardC. Langham (left)and Dr. /. Davison Philips during theannualalumni/ae and music departments and directs pastorof First Presbyterian Church, meeting on January 9. choral music and the program, Sanford, North Carolina. Mr Langham '54 (Th.M. 70) has served Presbyterian pastorates in Aiken and "African American Worship Tradi- On Saturday, May 20, President Columbia, South Carolina, and Tucker ami Norcross, Georgia. He was a pastor/pilot foi tions." An elder in the Presbyterian and Mrs. Oldenburg will host a the Boardo) World Missions o) the Presbyterian Church (U.S ' in Brazil where he Church (USA), Dr. Costen chaired reception for graduates and guests in established newchurches and supported existing churches. Hesewed as an evangelist in the committee to develop The Presby the president's home. Afterward, the newchurch development in Cherokee and East Tennesseepresbyteries, where his efforts terian Hymnal, published in 1990. She Columbia Seminary Choir will helped form the John Calvin and Ooltewah churches. is a Presbyterian delegate and present "Jesus Christ Superstar" by Dr. Philips '43 is president emeritus ofColumbia. Prior to his 11-yearpresidency memberofthe Administrative Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice (1976-1986). he served pastorates in Atlanta. Thomasville. and Decatur, Georgia, and Committee of the World Allianceof in Columbia's chapel at 4:30 p.m. On wasa U.S. Navy chaplain. He has been chairof the University Center in Georgia and Reformed Church's Caribbean and Saturday night, a picnic forgradu- has served on the boards of Presbyterian and Agnes Scott Collegesand Columbia North American Area Council and ates, their families and friends, and During his presidency. Columbia grew in enrollment, faculty, endowment, physical the National Council ofChurches of faculty will be held on campus. facilities, and programs. Dr. Philips holds the PhD from University ofEdinburgh and has received honorarydoctorates from Hampden Sydneyand Presbyterian Colleges. i<?yt> >r~> Vantage Second Class Postage Paid at GA Decatur, Publication No. 124160 P.O. Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031 CONTENTS Board approves $6.4 million library addition New directors named 1 1 "Rooted in Tradition, Growing with Vision" 2 Doctorof Ministry adds gospel and culture track 2 Smyth Lectures tell story ofcongregations 2 Columbia group visits church in Central Europe 3 Faculty changes 3 Professor nominated foraward 3 C ontinuing Education Calendar 4 C ontinuingeducation, Lay Institute offerings 4,7 Annual Report receives award 4 Pilgrimage to Jerusalem 5 For the Record 6 The Annual Fund 7 1995 commencement, baccalaureate 8 Distinguished Service Awards given 8 COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY