Columbia 5eminory The Seminary Chapel was filled to overflowing when the new year be- gan with the opening Convocation and 67 new students were inducted into the Seminary community. J. Erskine Love, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors, led the new students in the pledge to the Seminary and President J. Davison Philips preached the evening sermon. Fol- lowing the convocation faculty homes were open and students and faculty alike began the process of getting to know each other. When it is noted that Columbia conferred 38 degrees last June to its graduates, the increase in the num- ber of students is more clearly out- lined. Thirteen states and Japan arc represented, and 1 1 of the 67 arc women. It is clear from all indica- tions that a resurgence in interest in theological education is taking place across the nation, and since 1972 the PCUS has the second highest ( 159$ ) percentage increase in seminary en- rollments. Another change from the past is the age of the incoming students; they are considerably younger than in the years immediately past. The average age is 25, whereas just a year ago the majority of the students were in their 30's. More than 909& are Presbyterians, though as in the past, many different denominations are represented. The interest con- tinues as there are more than 20 ap- plications in process for admission a vear from now. En f ollment 5horply lncreQ6ed CONVOCATION BEGIN6 FfiLL TERM Students eather at a faculty home ft'llnwtni; convocath RICMPRD DODD6 JOIN6 6TPFF Columbia Theological Seminary has added to its staff the Rev. Rich- ard A. Dodds as Director of Semi- nary Relations. In announcing this appointment. President J. Davison Philips stated: "Mr. Dodds brings to the work of Columbia Seminary an excellent background of experience as a preach- er, pastor and administrator. He has served his churches and Presbyteries with distinction. Thus, we have high expectations for his leadership in our relationships with Church Courts, with our graduates, and with pastors and congregations of our supporting synods. In addition to teaching cer- tain elective courses at the Seminary, he will be available to visit and preach in our churches." Mr. Dodds comes to Columbia Seminary from serving as the Senior Minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Richard A . Dodds His previous pastorates are the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church- of I See Dodds. page ft) WITH OUR FPCULTY Prof. Ormond Dr. J. Will Ormond, J. McDowell Richards Professor of Biblical Expo- sition, has been awarded a grant from the Advanced Religious Studies Foun- dation of Houston, Texas, for re- search work during the academic year 1 976-77. He is spending the year preparing the manuscript for a book on one of Paul's epistles. His specific concern is to deal with the scholarly questions in such a way as to highlight the theological concerns relevant to the parish minister in his regular Prof. Gonzalez duties of preaching and teaching. Dur- ing this year he will be on other campuses in both the United States and England. The General Assembly, at its June meeting, directed the Mission Board to name a special task force, "broad- ly representative of viewpoints and constituencies within the denomina- tion, to design and lay plans for a major consultation on the overseas and domestic mission of the church." Among the fifteen members ap- Prof. Bonkin sky pointed by the Mission Board at its September meeting is Dr. Catherine Gonzalez, Associate Professor of Church History at Columbia. Dr. Frederick (). Bonkovsky, Asso- ciate Professor of Christian Ethics, is spending both the Summer and Fall Quarter in Germany studying "Urban Ethics" under a grant received from the Association of Theological Schools. He will return to Columbia in January. PROM the PRE6IDENT As I have shared the life of the Seminary this Fall, and also the life of the Church in many congregations and Presbyteries, I am more con- vinced than ever that the Seminary is a joint mission with many Presbyteri- ans. How grateful I am for the vision, generosity and prayers of many of you who join us in preparing men and women for ministry in Christ's name in the world of today! Obviously, the students who are here on Campus are one of the major reasons for our existence. We are glad that they come to us with commit- ment and hope. They come in increas- ing numbers. They will go into "all the world." As they work and prepare and learn, you are a vital part of the Seminary's mission. More than sixty first year students will need to be placed in congregations next Summer in Supervised Ministry programs. Nine or 10 Doctor of Ministry stu- dents will need 15 month internships in churches or institutions under su- pervision. All our students would profit by preaching and teaching op- portunities in local churches on week- ends. These experiences are both "learning" and "serving" experiences and guarantee more eff fee live min- isters for the Church. More and more ordained ministers return to Campus for workshops, lec- tures, independent study and special consultations. This keeps the Semi- nary from being isolated, also, from the Church. More and more people are giving to the Seminary program. Without that, we would soon be badly crip- pied. So, we go on together in this task. Every gift, each prayer, and all evidences of support are both essen- tial and encouraging. As we go on together. I am grateful to you all. Faithfully yours, tfCjUf^ J. Davison Philips FACULTY FEQTUREi-Wocle P Muie, Jr. October 3. 1976 Dear Atiemo, Today I celebrated World Wide Communion Sunday by hearing a sermon from Dora Owusu. missionary from Ghana to Atlanta Presbyter), and by imagining you and other Ghanaian friends seated with us at the Table. The occasion deepened my appreciation of "the holy catholic church" and stirred my memories of many happenings during my sabbati- cal year in Ghana. On our first day at Trinity Col- lege you as President of the Student Body welcomed us to our campus home. On our last day in June you presented a drum and a tray with six mahogany cups to the six Huies. We are all grateful for the warm hospi- tality expressed by you and the other 90 students. Remember the fun we had in class when I had difficulty understanding Ghanaian English and you had diffi- culty with Georgia English? Remem- ber the liveK discussion on the ordi- nation of women? With Presbyterian approval voted in August you will no doubt be having some women stu- dents, and maybe the Episcopalians and Methodists will soon vote their approval too. Remember the deep concern we all felt as we talked about the significance of life expectancy in Ghana at 44 years and in the USA 71 years, per capita gross national product in Ghana $300 and the USA $5600? Remember some of the other issues before us preaching where a military dictatorship limits free- dom, developing stewardship among the poor to serve even the poorer, witnessing in a nation with over 100 I am glad to have served in an in- stitution belonging to the Episcopali- ans, Methodists and Presbyterians of Ghana and to have as colleagues teachers from Ghana, Scotland, Eng- land and Germany as well as the United States. I came to teach homiletics but soon found myself also teaching church history. Another surprise came when the Board of Governors voted to change the Trinity program from four years to three years and I was asked to lead in planning a new cur- riculum. I am especially interested in hearing how the new approaches in Field Education and in Worship are being implemented. native languages but where many speak English as a second language, planning music, dress and a style of worship that reflects Ghana more than the West? The deep Christian commitment of so many students impressed me. With no housing for wives and children, you have to leave family at home and usually see them only at Christmas and Easter. When you graduate, you cannot expect to make as much as $100 a month plus a house and in your lifetime not be able to double that with cost of living 50% higher than in our country. Still for each opening at Trinity this fall more than six persons took the examination to qualify. 1 realize now how after graduation the minister faces difficulty in secur- ing books for his library because of limited funds and restrictions on foreign exchange. I am glad that last year through Columbia Seminary we could ship about 300 books to the Trinity library. Perhaps other addi- tions can be made there, and we can also discover ways of helping some of the graduates with their personal collections. For the tie that binds Columbia to Trinity, the Presbyterian Church in the United States to the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and me to you and your colleagues in ministry and mission there. I am most grateful. It is good that Harry Petersen (Colum- bia '57) will be returning in January to begin his sixth year there as part- time teacher, and MacLean Kumi (Columbia '74) will continue as oc- casional lecturer and as chairman of candidates for the Methodist Church. ! will keep trying to make music with the drum you presented mc which re- minds me of the drums that called us all to worship every morning at 6:45 and every evening at 7:00. Thanks for your contribution to my learning and teaching experience, for adding to the global dimension of my faith, for the fun and joy you shared with the Huies, and for the prayers you promised. We are indebted to you and yours! MedassL ^jffrJj^%ASJl> Wade P. Huie, Jr. COLUM5IP FELLOW6UIP OWfiRD WINNER6-1Q7b Each year Columbia awards up to five Fellowships to persons who have shown significant academic and lead- ership abilities during their under- graduate study. The fellowships are for one academic year only and cover full room, board, tuition and fees. Applications must be submitted by March 15 each year and are awarded on April \5. Here are the 1976 winners: Earl Van Buren Blankenship, 11. Buren comes from Talladega. Ala- bama, a National Merit Scholar who received his B.A. from Presbyterian College. He is a Blue Key holder and also received the P.C. Founder'.-* Scholarship, the Herk Wise Ministeri- al Student Scholarship and the Hay Scholarship. He is under care of the Presbytery of North Alabama. William Edward Kelly, Jr. Bill is a Presbyterian from Winter Park, Flor- ida, and received his B.A. from Duke University. He was Vice-President of his Senior Class and academically achieved Dean's List status. Peter Rene Roest. Peter is a Pres- byterian from Columbia. South Caro- lina, and received his B.A. from the University of South Carolina. While in school he served in the ROTC (Lt. Col. ) and graduated Magna Cum Laude in Philosophy. William Barnett Wade, Jr. Billy is a Decatur Presbyterian who also at- tended Presbyterian College, receiv- ing his B.A. Cum Laude in 1975. His achievements include the Outstand- ing Senior Award, the Blue Key, Ju- dicial Council. Student Council, Co- ordinator of Volunteer Services and the Hay Fellowship. Following grad- uation, he spent one year as admis- sions counselor at Presbyterian Col- lege. James Arthur Wood. Arthur is from Bethesda. Maryland, and re- ceived his B.A. from Washington and Lee University. A Presbyterian, re- served as Senior Class President, and achieved both the Honor Roll and Dean's List. He did research work in psychology while in school. From Hill Kelly, Buren Hlunkcn\hip; Standing Billy Wade; Hack Petei Roest, Art Wood. Save these dates PLUMNI WEEK- Jonuory 2b -28, 1Q77 CTS RECEIVES BEQUESTS Bequests from the estates of Hoy Lovejoy Shannon and Miss Flora Estelle Gillis have added more than $25,000 to the Endowment Fund of Columbia Seminary. It is the Chris- tian commitment of individuals such as these who have, throughout the years, aided Columbia so significant- ly. Just as public acknowledgement of these gifts is appropriate, so it is hoped these examples of Christian stewardship will encourage others to consider the needs of the Church when writing their wills. There is no better way to perpetuate commitment for all the days to come. COLUMBIA BOARD MEMBER SERVES DENOMINATION Members of the Board of Directors of Columbia continue in the tradition of serving the denomination as a whole. Last year the Rev. Paul Edris of Daytona was elected Moderator of the General Assembly. Now it is re- ported that Frank M. Mitchener, Jr.. a layman from Sumner, Miss., is the chairman of the Permanent Nomi- nating Committee of the Presbyterian Church U.S. THE COLLEGE CONFERENCE February 11-13, 1977 For college students considering the ministry THE CONFERENCE ON THE MINISTRY April 15-17, 1977 For post-college adults who may be considering a change in vocation DR. KLINE CONTINUES RECOVERY It is a pleasure to report that for- mer President C. Benton Kline under- went successful by-pass surgery in Birmingham during the summer and is recovering normally. He continues on sabbatic leave dur- ing the Fall Quarter and will return to full-time teaching at Columbia in January, 1977. During this quarter he has been named the first Wallace McPhcrson Alston Visiting Professor at Agnes Scott College. The Alston Chair is in the department of Bible and religion. Upon announcing Dr. Kline's ap- pointment. Agnes Scott President Marvin B. Perry, Jr.. said, '"It is particularly fitting that Professor Kline be the first incumbent of the Alston Chair. Dr. Kline joined the Agnes Scott faculty in 1951, the first year of President Alston's administra- tion. By general agreement he was one of the most effective, popular and respected teachers in the faculty dur- ing the *5()s and '60s." COLUM5IR'6 NEW 6TUDENT6 Edward Lane Alderman, Jr. Nashville. TN Ronald Joseph Allen Clinton. SC Carol Denton Ayres Tucker. GA Philip H. Baynes Reidsville. NC Earl Van Buren Blankenship, II Talladega. AL Richard Henry Brooks Sheffield. AL Royce Leonard Browder Anniston. AL Glen Albert Busby Gainesville, FL Jimmy M. Cantey Decatur. GA Clyde B. Carter Conyers. GA David E. Chadwick Orlando. FL Daniel R. Cline Atlanta. GA John Wiley Dennis Conway. SC Fred Craven Douglas, Jr. Huntersville. NC Scott Gregory Downing Coral Gables. FL Warner Robert Durnell West Chester, PA Charles Ligon Evans Tampa, FL Barry Dean Ferguson Gainesville. FL Sanford M. Fitzsimmons Doraville. GA Floren Francis Fisher Keystone Heights, FL Michael Clay Fleenor Kingsport. TN Truman Burgess Geeslin York, AL Donald Raymond Guterman Donaldson. GA John Coxwell Hall Atlanta, GA Dolores Morris Hayward Tucker, GA Sally Lodge Henderson Charlotte, NC Kenneth Monroe Hicks Florence. SC Brad Lawrence Huff Marianna. FL William Edward Kelly. Jr. Winter Park John Edward Kelsay Norfolk, VA Crawford Abel King, III St. Louis, MO Arthur C. Knorr Miami, FL J. Bruce Lancaster Monroe. LA Charles Russell Lee. Jr. Hamer. SC Gregory Ennis Loskoski Anderson. SC Joan Fisher Mackey Atlanta, GA W. Tyler Martin Atlanta. GA Harry Hunter McCall Salem, SC George H. McDonald Florence, AL Edward Lewis McIIwain Columbia. SC Sandra Marilyn McQueen Easley, SC Judith W. Moore Atlanta. GA Casmero John Moriale Tampa, FL Richard Montgomery Nelson Swainsboro, GA Robin Shane Owens Clinton, SC John Nelson B. Pope Bradenton. FL Christopher Allen Price Atlanta. GA William Hunter Ralston Atlanta. GA Todd Jane Reagan Tokyo, Japan Gary demons Record Chattanooga, TN Richard Neil Robinson Atlanta. GA Peter R. Roest Columbia. SC Kathryn Hooks Sandifer Tucker. GA William Judson Shaw Prospect, KY Edward S. Slade Quincy, FL Harmon Andrew Smith Conyers. GA Gary Robert Soop Winter Park, FL John Hillman Stuhl Orlando. FL Elaine M. Trimm Kansas City. MO Daniel Myron Van Buren Jackson, Ml William Barnett Wade, Jr. Decatur, GA George M. Walton Washington, GA Philip Albert Williams Chiplcy. FX J. Arthur Wood Rockvjlie, MD Joseph Rennie Woody, Jr. Bristol. TN Bowling Cox Yates, HI Marietta, GA Emmie Caldwell Young Atlanta, GA >fantoqg. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Following each mailing of Van- tage up to 200 arc returned be- cause we have incorrect addresses. The cost to the Seminary for these returns has now risen to 25c each. That is a $50 expenditure that can be saved if you will let us know when you move. Thank you. FURTHER GRADUATE PLACEMENTS ANDREA EDDINGS PFAFF AHLERS. Director of United Ministries Center, Florida State University. Tallahassee. Fla. (Joint call with her husband Jack) JAMES DAVID ANDERSON. Minister for Music, Clairmont Presbyterian Church. Decatur, Ga. MADISON MAXWELL HIGHF1LL, 3 Church field in Charleston, W. Va.: Putney Memorial, Hillsdale, and Belle Presbyterian Churches. MILLIE B. MATTISON. Interim Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church. Rt. 11. Box 972. Fort Myers, Fl. 33901 ALPHONSO NATHANIEL McLEAN, Pastor. Washington Shores Presbyteri an Church, Orlando, Florida BENNETT LANNEAU SCOTT. Director of Lay Ministries, St. Giles Presby- terian Church, Richmond, Va. CARY GOUGH SPEAKER. Clinical Work at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Birmingham. A!. BARRY EDWARD WILBORN, Chattooga County Presbyterian Ministries. Cherokee Presbytery, Ga. DODDS (continued) Tucker. Georgia; the Kirkwood Pres- byterian Church of Atlanta. Georgia and the East Belmont Presbyterian Church in Belmont. North Carolina. While at the St. Andrews Church in Atlanta Presbytery, he was a visiting instructor in Bible and Evangelism at Columbia Seminary. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College C49). He earned his B.D. C54) and Th.M. (*6I) degrees at Columbia Theological Seminary. He is a candidate for the D.Min. degree at Austin Theological Seminary. With twenty-two years in the parish ministry. Mr. Dodds brings to this new work a wealth of experience as a pastor and a churchman. He served as the Chairman of the following committees: Committee on Educa- tional Institutions ( Synod of Geor- gia). Commission on the Minister's Work (Atlanta Presbytery). Church Extension Committee (Atlanta Pres- bytery). He was the Moderator of the Presbytery of the Pines in 1975. Prior to entering the ministry, he served in the U.S. Air Force during W.W. II as a radio operator on a B-17. Upon the completion of his college degree he taught school in Laurel. Maryland. Dick and his wife, Betty, will be Columbb Theological &eminary living at 736 Kirk Road on the Semi- nary Campus. The Dodds have a daughter, Roberta, who is attending the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. Their son. John, is a Senior at St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, North Carolina. As the Director of Seminary Rela- tions he will have the responsibility of relating the Seminary to the Church Courts, the Columbia Friend- ship Circle, and the Alumni. He will also be involved in the placement of ministers, publicizing the work of the Seminar\. and in helping to strength* en its financial resources. COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, DECATUR, GEORGIA 30031 Vol. 70, No. 5 / Fall, 1976 Eugene H. Tennis, Editor Published Quarterly Second Class Postage Paid .ii ( )e< atur, Ga.