COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Vantage SUMMER 2002 Columbia grants degrees to 99 students The wind and fire of the Holy Spirit at work in the world were themes that formed the backbone of Columbia Theological Seminary's 2002 com- mencement exercises on May 18. Barbara Brown Taylor, adjunct distinguished professor of Christian spirituality, based her baccalaureate sermon on the Pentecost story in Acts 2:1-13. In her sermon, "Drunk on New Wine," Taylor expanded themes of fire, wind, proclamation, and amazement. She cautioned graduates that their newly acquired status, with its per- ceived theological and pastoral exper- tise, could lead them to trust their secure knowledge over the wild power of the Gospel. As a defense against this, Taylor challenged graduates to embrace the inheritance of the first-century church: "rare wine, holy fire," and "the abun- dant life-giving spirit of the one astounding God." The proclaimers of the Word today must find ways to speak prophetically again to "a world where a few still search Christ's church for power to raise the dead." For the fourteenth year, Peachtree Presbyterian Church hosted Columbia's commencement and reception. Forty- six Doctor of Ministry degrees, nine Master of Theology degrees, 38 Master of Divinity degrees, and six Master of Arts (Theological Studies) degrees were granted. Awards were presented by Dean of Faculty Cameron Murchison. The Wilds Book Prize, for out- standing academic achievement throughout the entire M.Div program, was awarded to Jonathan Kaplan, who also received the Harvard A. Anderson Fellowship, honoring the graduate who has demonstrated the greatest academic promise for further graduate study. Connie Lee received the Columbia Leadership Award, given to the senior showing outstanding skills in church leadership. The George and Sally Telford Award for congregational leadership Moss receives Harrington Prize Oris Moss III, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, is the first recipient of the Harrington Prize. The award a collaborative effort of Columbia Seminary, Presbyterian College, and Peachtree Presbyterian Church recognizes individuals in the early stages of their careers in Christian ministry who have demonstrated exemplary preaching, evangelism, community service, and the promise for future contributions to Christian ministry. The Harrington Prize honors the life and ministry of the late W. Frank Harrington '60 (Th.M. '61), former senior minister at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. "What impressed me most about Otis Moss was that he wanted to serve as a bridge between the elders of his church, who know Scripture and the vocabulary of faith, and the younger people in his church, who are the first African-American generation not to be immersed in the language and theology of faith," said Vicki Harrington Franch, who represents the Harrington family as a trustee and is a member of the Selection Committee for the award. Moss received his bachelor's degree with honors in 1992 from Morehouse College and earned the Master of Divinity degree from Yale University. He has conducted extensive research in African- American culture, theology, and youth development. He has written Redemption in a Red Light District and designed the "Kabasis Rites of Passage Program" for devel- opment of African- American youth. In addition to serving as a distinguished visitor and lecturer at Columbia, Presbyterian College, and Peachtree Church, Moss will receive a $25,000 cash stipend. Columbia President Laura Mendenhall says, "Like Frank Harrington himself, Otis Moss is All in the family: jenn Williams Wilson receives an M.A.T.S. degree and her father, Mike Williams, receives his M.Div. degree. With them are Linda King Williams, between her daughter and husband, and William King, grandfather of Jenn. in the areas of social justice and church vision was given to D.Min. graduate Francisco Rodes-Gonzalez. Todd Sutton was awarded the Paul T. Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church History. The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship was presented to Edwin Searcy. Frederick Lubs received the Florrie leading the people of God with imagination and integrity, reaching out in new ways with the Good News of Jesus Christ." Joining Franch and Mendenhall on the Selection Committee were John Griffith, president of Presbyterian College; Victor Pentz, senior minister of Peachtree Presbyterian Church; and three members of the program's advi- sory council: Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity; Joseph Roberts, Jr., minister of Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church; and Rodger Nishioka, associate professor of Christian education at Columbia. Other members of the Harrington Prize advisory council are: Tony Campolo, professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University and founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education; Ellen Charry, associate professor of system- atic theology at Princeton Theological Seminary; Thomas Gillespie, president of Princeton Theological Seminary; Darrell Guder, chair of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary; and William Willimon, dean of the chapel and professor of Christian ministry at Duke University. r Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology. Lisa Eye received the Harold J. Riddle Memorial Book Award, the highest honor in the field of pastoral care with a special focus on the terminally ill. The William Dudley Evangelism Award was conferred upon Jerry Utt and Jennifer Fouse for commitment to Continued on page 5 Abu-Akel 74 elected PC (USA) moderator Fahed Abu-Akel 74 is moderator of the 214th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Nominated by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Abu-Akel was elected on June f ahed Abu . Akel 74 15 in Columbus, Ohio, at the denomination's annual meeting. Abu-Akel is founder and execu- tive director of Atlanta's Ministry with International Students, Inc., and direc- tor of the National Christmas International House. The son of Christian Palestinian-Arabs, Abu-Akel was a member of the mission staff at First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, from 1980 to 2001. He serves on the Continued on page 3 . 1.1 Nurturing faithful servants for Christ's church Laura S. Mendenhall, Pre sident At THE SPRING meeting of the Board of Trustees we welcomed eight new members and a new chair of the board The board took this occasion of leader- ship transition to think again about the strengths and weaknesses of the seminary and about the board's role as trustees in support of the seminary. I shared with them the pressing issues in theological education as identified by Association of Theological Schools President Dan Aleshire: 1) To stay in touch with the church, not to be an ivory tower, 2) To prepare pastors and leaders for a more racially diverse world, not to do so being a disservice to the church, 3) To realize that we are giving leadership training and to teach with this in mind, 4) To understand that women will have greater leadership in the church and in the world. As to Columbia's response to these issues, we are probably ahead of the curve on preparing the church for women in leadership! We are seeking to embody a model of shared leader- ship that empowers ministry both within and beyond the congregation. We are committed to ministry in a global context, determined to continue opportunities for study in other i ontextS and hoping to call faculty with greater diversity who can lead us into the future Perhaps the issue of most com- pelling urgency is to make sure we stay connected to the church. The church needs a seminary to push our under- . (.Hidings of God's truth, while at the same time staying in touch with the needs of congregations seeking to serve I hn.i The board acknowledged the importance of its role in helping the seminary to stay connected to the church and its commitment to nurtur- ing the church. In a time when groups in the church are becoming polarized, it is our responsibility to remember that we are called to serve the whole church. The Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order says: That, while we think it necessary to make effectual provision that all who are admitted a^ teat hers be sound in the faith, we also believe that there are truths and forms with respect to which men land women] of good character and principles may differ. And in all these Presidents' home under renovation The presidents' home, the residence of Columbia Theological Seminary's presidents almost continuously since 1927, is undergoing its first major renovation. The residence will have a new roof, completely new heating and air conditioning systems, new plumbing and electrical systems, and new windows and finishes. Construction crews are also adding a room behind the existing living room, to provide meeting space for small groups and improve traffic flow on the downstairs level, and a patio outside, suitable for meetings, enter- taining, and relaxation. Ramps are being added and doorways widened to provide suitable handicap access. A study and two bathrooms, one handicap-equipped, are also being added. Columbia's Board of Trustees voted to approve the project at its March 2001 meeting after a committee of the board concluded that a renova- tion of the facility was the best option and investment for the seminary. "The board reviewed a number of possibilities," says Joseph E. (Pat) Patrick, seminary trustee and member of the committee. "From the beginning we wanted to provide the seminary's we think it the duty both of private Christians and societies to exercise mutual forbearance toward each other At Columbia we are called to nur- ture faithful servants of Jesus Christ who may differ with one another. The church needs us to listen with one another for the wind of the Spirit, to listen for what we cannot hear on our own because of the deafness each of us has in our own hearing. By listening with those who differ from us, we will be able to hear more fully and to obey more completely God's Word to us today. The board is committed to making sure that we nurture, respect, and value faithful servants of Jesus Christ who differ with one another, that we make certain we have enough variety of theological voices on our campus to be good listeners to God's Word to us today. By so doing we prepare pastors and leaders for Christ's ministry today and in the years to come. In response to the particular issues facing the PC(USA) today and the board's own commitment to the church during this time of polariza- tion, board members made this Affirmation Statement: The Board of Trustees of Columbia Theological Seminary affirms its historic commitment to the fundamental mission of preparing and nurturing disciples to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as pastors for the parish and as leaders for the Presbyterian Church (USA). Columbia Theological Seminary, acknowledging divisive issues facing the church at large and the Presbyterian Church (USA) in particular, affirms its commitment to leadership in equipping pastors to address those issues by exem- plifying dialogue, courage, creativity, humility, and discernment. Columbia Theological Seminary is committed to practicing hospitality that will build respect and appreciation for the importance of finding common ground for service to God, to the church, and to the world. The seminary will continue to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit among different voices of faithful Christians. We affirm that there is rich diversity in the unity we have in Jesus Christ. What a privilege to be part of a seminary that affirms the gifts of its past and the promise of its future as the Holy Spirit equips us to serve Christ's church. D president a comfortable and gracious place to live. We also wanted a home large enough to be used for public gatherings. Finally, we wanted the presidents' home designed not just for our current president but with an eye toward future occupants as well." The subject of the presidents' home was first raised at the March 2000 board meeting by departing president Douglas W. Oldenburg. Oldenburg described the residence as a comfortable home for him and his wife, Claudia, and suggested that it was time for the board to reevaluate the home's suitability for the incoming president and successors. In response, the board at first resolved to build a new presidents' home and to renovate the existing home for other use. After further discussion, however, the board instead voted to appoint the aforementioned committee to review all options. As the committee, which also included trustees Ann Cousins and John Aldridge, began its work, its members discovered a common senti- ment. "We found we wanted to pre- serve, if we could, the original home for history's sake," says Patrick. "It's where the seminary's presidents have lived since the seminary moved to Decatur." Gradually, a new vision for the president's home emerged: a residence for the president, but also a facility for the seminary, to be used by the president for receptions, luncheons, informal meetings with faculty, staff, Ward is church history professor Haruko Nawata Ward has been named assistant professor of church history at Columbia. She will begin teach- ing this fall. Ward's teach- ing and research have been in areas of the Protestant and " Catholic Reformations in Europe and their impact on other continents; mission history; late medieval humanism and biblical theologies, women in religion and society, the history of Christianity in Japan and Asia; and justice issues in church history. She is being ordained as a minister of the Word and Sacrament in New Haruko Ward Brunswick Presbytery on July 14. Ward holds degrees from Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music, New York University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She received the Th.M. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary. Speaking of her appointment, Dean of Faculty Cameron Murchison says, "Dr. Ward comes with a wealth of personal and ecclesiastical experi- ence and with an eye attuned to the way in which the Christian experi- ence over time can inform the min- istry and mission of congregations. She is especially able to help M.Div. students through the use of creative and interactive learning methods as they engage the present with insight from the history of the church." D and students, for business or study, with guestrooms upstairs. The vision required other adjustments; additional wiring was suggested, for example, to enhance audio-visual capabilities. The project's price tag exceeded the cost of a standard renovation of the original home, but the board enthusiastically voted to proceed and promised to raise the additional funds necessary. The board then staged a mini-campaign within its own mem- bership to fund the remainder of the project, completing the circle on what truly has been a board project from beginning to end. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in August. Richard DuBose Vice President for Deivlopment and Seminary Relations VANTAGE Kelsay receives Guggenheim Fellowship In his 1980 Doctor of Ministry dissertation at Columbia, John Kelsay described the concept of the "truly good community that can only exist, according to the witness of faith, when God fully reigns." But he pragmatically noted that because the realization of this ideal is distant, we must face "the task of shaping community in the present." On April 11, the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation awarded Kelsay a Guggenheim Fellowship in honor of his continuing work to shape commu- nity as a scholar of Islamic ethics and a framer of conversations in compara- tive ethics. Framing conversation has been a consistent theme in Kelsay's writing. Of 2,845 applicants, only 184 scholars from the U.S. and Canada were granted fellowships for 2002. Walter Bruggemann, McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia, says, "The Guggenheim is recognized as the premier research grant. This award not only attests to the significance ol John Kelsay's ongoing research, but it will permit him to advance his work that is of immense importance in cur- rent scholarly conversation." The Richard L. Rubenstein Professor of Religion and chair of the religion department at Florida State University, John Kelsay has recognized a need for realistic understanding of both Christian and Islamic ethics. As a Ph.D. candidate during the Iran hostage crisis, he was motivated by the lack of insight evident in news analysis of the Iranian situation. Kelsay became interested in compara- tive ethics and followed that track at the University of Virginia. Specifically, he was intrigued with the idea of "just war" tradition in both Christianity and Islam and how that tradition has been applied. Thinking in terms of shaping community, Kelsay believes in the pursuit of justice and thinks that effort sometimes requires the use of force. This is not simply a political issue of Christendom for Kelsay, but a theolog- lohn Kelsay (D.Min SO) ical matter. He sees the ultimate ques tion of the applu ation ol ( hnstianity as discerning how to "work oul the meaning of the love commandment in the context of a fallen world." On one level, thai effort means addressing the determinants ol cna I ing justice among the world's religions On another level, it means recognizing that protecting the innocent m.i\ rtol always be possible through nor ressive methods lust as one i an describe the landmarks oi precedent tor jihad, Kelsa) points CO similar land marks in Chi istian tin rom Vmbrose to Vquinas and from Roman law to mh\Ih'\ al i anon law to model n Internationa] law Kelsa\ i' ' ogni sea numerous influ- ero es or his thinking at ( olumbla and hc\ ond n u hiding professors Shnlr\ i iuthrie ( harles ( lousar '58, and i rederick Bonkovsky. Kelsaj received ins do< corate In t omparath e ethi( s In 198 i from the Universitj oi Virginia and began teaching graduate studies at I lorida State I rdversitj In 1987 An ordained minister in the Presbyterian c hun h d l -\ he served i Irat Presbyterian Church ol Wa) nesboro, Virginia dm mg his i\o< toral study. Vmong his works are Islam and War: A Study in Comparative Ethu s (1993) and Human Rights and the Conflict of Cullui, > . \\ i itten with David I ittlr and \bdula/i/ ' -a. Indm.i (i u H8). Kelsaj la i urrentlj at work on Religion and the Imperatives oj fustii i The Islamic I aw oj Wat and Pcaec, -.Hi- ported by the Guggenheim giant. D Allen < r>v. J)/ Dr. Catherine Gonzalez retires In May Columbia's faculty joined Catherine Gonzalez, her friends and relatives in celebrating her retirement at a dinner on campus. Gonzalez, who came to Columbia in January 1974 from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, was professor of church history and director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program. At the dinner, President Emeritus Davison Philips '43 spoke of her arrival and of how quickly she became a leading member of the faculty. The Rev. Joan Gray 76, former student and Professor Gonzalez's former pastor, spoke about the influence she had on students, especially women students, who in the 1970s and 1980s had few role models. Professors Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, Rodger Nishioka, and Emmanuel Lartey gave Professor Gonzalez a test of her "multi-cultural perspectives and sensi- tivities," which she passed with flying colors. Eight women faculty members, led by Professor Marcia Riggs, pre- sented Gonzalez with special gifts as reminders of the gifts she had brought to Columbia and of the central role she had played as the first woman on the Columbia faculty. Professor Erskine Clarke '66, "master of ceremonies" for the evening, told some stories about a few of his colleagues' peculiar ways; President Laura Mendenhall and Dean Cameron Murchison presented gifts on behalf of Columbia; and Professors Walter Brueggemann and Charles Cousar '58 offered prayers of thanks- giving and benediction. What the retirement dinner quickly indicated was that Catherine Gonzalez has had a remarkable impact on the SUMMER 2002 Catherine G. Gonzalez life and mission of Columbia and that she also has had the respect and the deep affection of her colleagues and several generations of students. For many students, she was the first woman they had ever seen in a pulpit, and for some her authority as an interpreter of the scriptures had to be established. That did not take long, for once she began to preach and to pray and to lead public worship, she turned the focus away from her- self to the biblical text and to the One whom the community had gathered to worship. Few ever dared to challenge her authority as a professor of church his- tory. While some students arrived on campus believing themselves already authorities on preaching, not many arrived thinking they knew much about church history. In elective semi- nars, she introduced generations of students to the careful study of theolo- gians such as Calvin, Schleiermacher, and Kierkegaard and to themes such as the history of devotional literature. From her earliest days at Columbia, her colleagues regarded Professor Gon/ale/. as a leadei oi the faculty She played a i enlral role in several curriculum revisions, in the development of Columbia's interna- tional program, and on the committee of the Board of Trustees that called Laura Mendenhall as president. Professor Gonzalez's election to such responsibilities was at first, no doubt, a way to secure a woman's voice and perspective she would say with a laugh that during her early years she represented half the human raee in faculty meetings. But increasingly her election to important areas ol respori bility was an acknowledgement of her wisdom and fairness. Her scholarship has been in service to the church. She worked on the revi- sion of The Worship Book, wrote with her husband, Justo Gonzalez, a bible study for the women of the chur< l>. and served on committees on Jewish- Christian relations and on Reformed- Roman Catholic dialogue. She wrote a study of popes Leo and Gregory and numerous articles on liturgy and preaching. Her interests have lm reas- mgly focused on the history of Christian spirituality. She has been asked by the faculty to continue to teach following her retirement by participating in the Doctor of Ministry program in Christian spirituality. Professor Gonzalez anticipates enjoying retirement with her husband, who is himself a distinguished church historian. She hopes to work in the garden and continue her practice as a gourmet cook. Her many friends join her in these anticipations, hoping that the famous Gonzalez hospitality will long continue. T. Erskine Clarke '66 Morgan named seminary musician Mk hah Morgan is Columbia's newly appointed seminar} musi< ian Morgan studied organ performance am i church musi< si I Loi Ida State University I le Is organisl b.1 Atlanta's < antral Presb] terian I hun h Moigan has sen ed as organist/ clinician for num. mm I'reshyterian conferences at Mo Ram ii and Montreal I oi the past yreai he lias served -is interim i irganisl al Columbia. | n |'i<>'/, ( mIhuiIm.i '.riiiinaiy, along with the I tffii "i i heologj and Worship "i it"' Presb) terian I hun h (USA), published his Pealtet fbl Christian Worship, a metrical version oi the book of Psalms. [ I Abu-Akel elected PC(USA) moderatoi continued from page I board of tin- < >nirv... h i undation, the Middle Eastern Ministries ommittee Ol the PC(USA), and the denomina- tion's Middle I astern ' am u I \i , hair of the church's Advocacy ( ommittee for Racial I thnii ( loncems. Spiritual renewal, a renewed commitment to mission, and unity in the midst of diversity are priorities for his term. Abu-Akel spoke at the ( ieneral embly of his experience as a child during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, saying, "I remember that four-year-old boy who discovered, and is still discovering, that Jesus Chrisl is the only hope for a broken world." D Events Calendar Ephesians study offered For further information or to register for courses, call 404/378-8821, or email: ConEd@ctsnet.edu, Laylnstitute@ctsnet.edu, or sptyprog@ctsnet.edu. . Aueust 25 - 29 BEYOND SURVIVAL: LIVING INK) SABBATH DURING SEMINAR A course designed for Columbia Master of Divinity students and spouses to assist them in finding the balance between striving for academic excellence and rest- ing in God. Leader: Bill Clemmons. Cost fro.- for seminarians and spouses. September 12 - 15 Spirituai .ity and THE FORMATION OP Community Participants will discover ways to create, offer, and participate in Christ-centered community through action and reflection Leader: Robyn Hogue. Cost: $225. September 15 - 20 Discerning God's Wii I A week at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia, to learn the art of finding God's call and direc- tion in daily life. Leader: John Kloepfer. Cost: $300. September 16 TRANSFORMING mm CONFIRMATION JOURNEY A course for pastors, educators, and lav leaders that explores innovative and faithful ways to do con- firmation in the church. Leader: Rodger Nishioka. Cost: $65. September 22 - 28 RECONCILIATION: JUSTICE AND PBAQ rHROUGH WORSHIP AND Conversation Participants will live, study, and worship with the Taize Community in Taize, France. Readings, conversations, and prayers will follow Taize's emphasis on the struggle- and authenticity of Christian reconciliation. Leader: Julie Johnson. This course may also be counted as a pilgrimage tor completion of the Certificate in Spiritual Formation. September 30 PREAC mini i AN1 > Wc >RS1 OF P< >R ADVBN1 This workshop will feature a morning session exploring the Advent I ectionary texts and an afternoon session exploring dimensions of effective preaching and worship for the Advent season. Leaders: Stan Saunders; Buddy Enniss '58, interim pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta; and Laura Mendenhall. Cost: $75. October 13 -18 HISTORY OF ( HRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY An exploration of Christian spirituality from the early church to the present day. Leader: Catherine Gonzalez. Cost: $300. October 27 - November 1 IMMERSION Week Introductory course for the Certificate in Spiritual Formation and an in-depth exploration of the many dimensions of Christian spirituality. Participants will engage in personal reflection and community sharing and enjoy lectures from Columbia s faculty. Leaders: Columbia faculty and Julie Johnson. Cost: $400. November 1 - 3 Group Spirituai. DlRECTK >N Join the Spirituality Program in Santa Barbara, California, at Mount Calvary Monastery as we explore the Christian tradition of listening for God together. Leaders: Lisa Myers and Anne Wright Shelton. Cost: $225. November 4-6 CRAFTING Speech FOR PUBI it WORSHIP A practical course focused on creative use of language in writing prayers and liturgy for worship. Leader: Brian Wren. Cost: $140. November 6-8 Purpose-Driven Minis m in PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES An explo- ration of the principles and practices of the "purpose-driven church" and their applications for Presbyterian churches. Leaders: Michael Carey, pastor Trinity Presbyterian Church, Satellite Beach, Florida, and Ben Johnson. Cost: $100. LEARN about being God's people together through a study of Ephesians. The 2002-2003 Presbyterian Women's study is No Longer Strangers A Study of the Letter to the Ephesians. In the summer preview study, we will explore how the author of Ephesians has taken seriously the meaning of community, for his time and for now. The study will look at three sustain- ing aspects of Christian community: prayer, new life in Christ, and the con- gregation as a dwelling place for God. The course is particularly designed for those who will be teach- ing the series in Presbyterian Women's circles, but it is open to everyone. Choose from four course options: two week-long courses (June 24-28 and August 5-9) and two weekend courses (August 9-10 and August 23- 24). The weekday courses meet 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The weekend courses meet 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Course instructors are Kay Huggins, an ordained Presbyterian minister who is author of the 2002- 2003 PW study and is associate for education and evangelism for Valley Presbyterian Church in Green Valley, Arizona; Rebecca Parker, an ordained Presbyterian minister who is associate director of Mary & Martha's Place in Atlanta, and Linda Morningstar, asso- ciate director of the Lay Institute at Columbia. For the weekday courses, tuition is $50 (plus $25 for lunch). For the week- end courses, tuition is $35. For more information, call 404/687-4577. Summer Lay Scholars to study film and the spiritual journey Film and the Spiritual journey is the topic for Summer Lay Scholars 2002, led by Ed McNulty, a Presbyterian pastor who is editor of Visual Parables, a publication that explores religious values in movies. This course provides a theological exploration of movies past and pre- sent. Delve into how movies can help us think about our own spiritual lives and understand our spiritual journeys. McNulty conducts movie groups and seminars in which he and others view and discuss how mainstream Hollywood films grapple with the same thorny issues found in biblical narratives issues of greed, grace, betrayal, relationship, and violence, for example. Among the films being considered for this seminar are Contact; Monsignor Quixote; Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?; Walking Across Egypt; Tender Mercies; and The Third Miracle. The week begins with orientation and the first class session Monday evening, August 5. Classes meet from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until noon on Friday. Tuition, room and board is $325; tuition only is $190. Registration deadline is July 30, and enrollment is limited. To reserve space, pay a $25 non-refundable deposit or the full amount. For more information, call 404/687-4577, fax 404/687-4591, or e-mail LayInstitute@CTSnet.edu. D Fall Lay Institute courses set Spirituality Prog new partnership This fall Columbia's Spirituality Program will add Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina to its list of partnership sites. Already in part- nership with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and Whitworth College, the Columbia program will offer courses for credit towards the Certificate in Spiritual Formation at Montreat. Luther Smith, professor of church and community at Candler School of ram celebrates with Montreat Theology at Emory University, will teach "Howard Thurman: Spiritual Companion for the Journey" October 31 to November 3 at Montreat. A twentieth-century mystic, theolo- gian, and activist, Thurman inspired generations in their commitment to personal and social transformation. For more information on the Spirituality Program or to register for courses, call 404/687-4587, or email sptyprog@CTSnet.edu. Fall Lay School will once again feature two sessions. Session One will meet on Monday evenings, 7:30 to 9:30, September 16, 23, 30, and October 7. Professor of New Testament Charlie Cousar '58, Assistant Professor of Ethics Mark Douglas, and author and seminary musician Mike Morgan will teach courses. Cousar will teach Paul's Letter to the Romans. Douglas's course, "You Are What You Eat" will focus on ethi- cal issues involving food, its produc- tion, distribution, and consumption. Morgan will describe the evolution of the English Bible from the sixteenth century to the present. Session Two will meet on Monday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30, October 21, 28, and November 1, 11. Courses will be taught by New Testament Professor Beth Johnson, Professor of Pastoral Theology Emmanuel Lartey, and Dean of Faculty Cam Murchison. Johnson will teach "Life Together in the Household of God." Lartey 's course, "What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do," will focus on how we make faithful decisions in a confusing world. Murchison's "Money Matters" will help students understand the importance of stewardship in every aspect of their lives. Learn about reconciliation In addition, people who work or live in midtown Atlanta can explore issues of reconciliation in "Fixing What's Broken," offered by the Lay Institute at North Avenue Presbyterian Church, Tuesday evenings in September. Old Testament scholars Walter Brueggemann and Kathleen O'Connor and New Testament scholars Beth Johnson and Stan Saunders will draw on the stories of such biblical charac- ters as Jonah, Ruth, Jacob and Esau, and Peter and Paul. Participants will consider the difficulties and fulfill- ments of reconciling individuals, communities, and nations. For more information, call 404/687-4577, or e-mail Laylnstitute@CTSnet.edu. VANTAGE James Balloun, CEO of Acuity Brands, and Leo Mullin, CEO of Delta Air Lines, discuss corporate governance after Enron at a Southern Institute program. Ethics institute addresses Enron, other business issues Calling the collapse of Enron Corporation "a fundamental ethical failure/' Delta Air Lines chairman and CEO Leo Mullin is convinced no amount of legal or regulatory restraint can prevent corporate wrongdoing if business leaders lack the personal values and integrity to make the right decisions. Mullin was one of four business leaders who spoke at "Corporate Governance after Enron," a recent program of The Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics, which is located on the Columbia Seminary campus. The event brought together 175 business executives, CEOs, and clergy to consider ethical questions arising from the bankruptcy of America's seventh-largest company. Panelists agreed that corporate America's inordinate emphasis on short-term profit, so prevalent in recent years, contributed to the "perfect storm" that swept away the Texas-based energy giant. "Enron is the quintessential example of literally thousands of very bright people who were motivated highly for shareholder value and went way over the edge because they violated basic ethics, basic understandings of what's the right thing to do," said James Balloun, chairman, CEO, and president of Acuity Brands. The gathering to discuss the lessons of Enron is only one example of The Southern Institute's work in the regional business and professional community. President John C. Knapp (MATS '95) emphasizes that the Institute works for the betterment of business and sodet) by stimulating community dialogue and awareness ol ethical issues, while offering practical high-quality, educational programs A former businessman w ho man- aged a consulting firm tor 15 years, knapp holds a Ph D. in moral th from the Universit) ol Wales and is a nationally recognized expert m organi- zational ethiCS, crisis management, and corporate reputation In 1993, he led a group ot business people In forming tin- Institute. "Our aim was to be a unique resource for indi\ uluals and organizations seeking to .utdress the ethical challenges ot business and professional Lift 1 le Stresses that the Institute h.is always maintained a strong commit- ment to exploring the theological dimensions ot ethical issues Tor .i great many people,'' he contend "careers are made more meaningful when the teachings of their faith BT applied to the sometimes harsh reali ties ot their work." Special programs are ottered through dlUTi heS >nd Columbia Seminary, and .i gathering <>t business Leaders was convened recently in partnership with the 1 nth and the City program. The most recent addition to tin- Institute's offerings is an interai live business simulation called "< arTown, U.S.A.," targeted toward high school classrooms and church youth groups One thousand copies of the boxed game are now being prepared for national distribution. CarTown, U.S.A. simulates the buying and selling of used automo- biles Players are assigned to eight different "families," each with its o\\ n income and demographic makeup. After all families have bought and sold cars, a facilitated discussion ensues, which raises questions ot honesty, obligations to others, and the nature of business "It's not a typical 'ethics' exei says Knapp. "We capitalize on teens' interest in cars to engage them in the role play, and the ethical issues arise naturally from that. Certain issues tend to be raised in e.u h discussion Most students come to the game with predictable attitudes and assumptions about business, such as the assump- tion that deception Is an accepted ns ot getting ahead I'he purpos ot (. ai fown, U VA is to challenge those assumptions and encourage i ritical reflection institute Vice President <- atharine kiuhar has guided the development ot the game OVa the last toui \eats She adds During the debriefing portion ot the simulation you will hear statements like, Ibis is just theua\ business is,' oi. "YOU K foolish to expei i honest} I hese >" often Ide i tin- teens have picked up from popular culture and thi Ion unites them to considei deepei 1st u "We need lool no furtha 'ban tin- 1 rtron i risis to see that this kind ol thinking whi< h la being learned earh "> i' 1 *' mual be i hallenged on .ihh ,ii grounds " Other services ol [he Southern Institute ln< lude Its online journal, | ioodBu mess, and .eguLu diSl U ISlOfl forums featuring speakers from the regional business, Legal, religious , m ,i 1 1\ i. communities Mosl recentij Atlanta Mayoi Shirle) I ranklin Bpoke on Hi.' Bubje< I ol ethics reform In i It) go\ ci nment. iiu- Institute also has taken Initia tive i" areas >>i diversity management, religion in the workplace, and the legu] ,,., ts ot dis( nomination and harassment. Its ad\ i SOrj Ben la IS and , ustomized seminara an offered to a varierj ol business and communitj organizations. II,,,.,. seminars will beoffered this summer, as well as a program on the Institute's third Survey oj Georgia I / , i. on Business I Ihics Anew grad ua t e < , rlih.ate in Managerial EthlCfl will be offered in 200 < For more information about the programs and resoun e \ i ll Mnvw.southerninstitute.org oi i all 404/687-4552. D David Dault (MATS '02) January seminars focus on Christian belief, theological difference Mark your calendar now for an exciting mid-winter continuing educa- tion event to be held January 27-30, 2003. The focus is on Christian belief in a world of theological difference. How do church leaders work to build the body of Christ in such a world of difference? Featured leaders include Dr. Jack Haberer (D.Min. '89), pastor of the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church in Houston Texas, and author of GodViews: The Convictions That Drive Us and Divide Us. Haberer has been a pastor for 18 years and active in the national work of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Haberer notes, "Believers have different beliefs and different expressions of ministry. These may appear contradictory, but often they are complimentary." Other featured leaders include two longtime members of Columbia's faculty. George Stroup, professor of theology, member of the committee which wrote the Brief Statement of Faith, and contributor to Many Voices, One God: Being Faithful in a Pluralistic World, will lead a seminar focused on the importance of understanding one's theological identity as a Christian in order to engage in conversations about belief and practice. He will also look at differences expressed in creeds, confes- sions, and other statements of faith. Catherine Gonzalez, recently retired professor of church history and author (with Justo Gonzalez) of The Liberating Pulpit and Rei>elatwn, will lead a seminar exploring lessons learned from history as the church struggles to deal with theological and cultural differences today. Dent Davis, Columbia's new direi tor of continuing education, past. 26 years, and former dire, toi ol tin- Foundation for Community Encouragement, will lead a session exploring the use of dialogue in ministry. Critical for effective commu- nication in a pluralistic world, dia- logue also has important theological implications. As always, this January Seminars will also be a time for inspiring wor- ship, stimulating conversations, and good ideas for ministry, as well a opportunity to enjoy Atlanta. Make plans now to attend. Cost is $65 per day or $225 for the week. For more information, call 404/687-4562, email ConEd@CTSnet.edu, or visit www.CTSnet.edu. D Graduation 2002 continued from pag ' church growth and evangelism Utt gj .,,, , : the Indiantown < ountry Church Award for outstanding work in rural ministry IV |, M ,. i and i eleste M.Boyd Book Award was given to students judge, i to be .'."X" 1 Btewardsol atheo logical library. The award Lven to Rebekah Durham, David Dault, and Christopher Denny. foshua Braley was awarded the Columbia I riendship Circle Graduate Fellowship Award II" ( olumbia < ...i.luale leUowshipS were given to Katie Kicks and Susanna 1 lendy. A listing of gradual. I na- tion topics and placements will appear in the next ssue of Vantage. C David Dault (MATS '02) SUMMER 2002 For the Record If you have recent news to contribute to this section, please mail it to the editor, or you may e-mail it to harperj@CTSnet.edu. Joanna Adams '79 is co-pastor of Fourth church, Chicago Eric Myers '91 is at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary studying toward a Ph.D. in liturgical studies. He is part-time director of Christian education at the Highland Park, 1L, church, and has completed the Master in Liturgical Studies degree at Notre Dame Lisa Nuemberger Myers (MATS '92) is assistant director of student loans at Northwestern University Alan Elmore '69 has retired after 12 years as general pres- byter of the Presbytery of Charlotte and lives in Greenville, SC. For seven weeks he served the johnsonville Uniting Church in Wellington, New Zealand MaryAnn McKibben Dana '03 co-led a workshop on young women's spirituality at the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators' annual conference in Toronto Cameron Murchison, dean of faculty, executive vice presi- dent, and professor of ministry, participated in the Consultation on the Constitution of the PC(USA) at Columbia and led a staff retreat for Trinity church, Atlanta. He co-led a retreat with Christine Yoder, assistant professor of Old Testament for a cluster of Presbyterian churches in Columbia, SC Charles Evans '78 received a plaque of appreciation for 20 years of missionary service in Africa, Asia, and Europe at the General Assembly last year. His last assignment was in Tajikistan, where he served as the first PC(USA) mis- sionary to that country. Douglas Oldenburg, president emeritus, has developed Advocates for Ministry, which works through colleges to find students open to exploring the possibility of becoming local church pastors Bill Harkins, assistant professor of pastoral theolo- gy and care, was selected to the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (Southeast region) Executive Committee as chair of the Theological and Social Concerns Committee. He spoke at the round- table panel discussion sponsored by Samaritan Centers of Greater Atlanta and attended the Georgia Association of Marriage and Family Therapy clini- cal conference at St. Simon's Island. ...Beth Grimshaw '96 was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Michigan Conference United Church of Christ Church Council for renovations to the Haslett Community Church Sunday school program. Beth is pastor for youth and children Kathleen O'Connor, professor of Old Testament, taught a class at First church, Atlanta, for the Lay Scholars Institute. She published an article in Theology and Sacred Scripture. Her book, Lamentations and the Tears of the World, has been published. Jeff Aiken '69 is chair of the board of Presbyterian Homes, Inc., which operates retirement communities in four states of the Northeast. He is pastor oi First church, Allentown, PA. ....Dent Davis (DMin '89), director of continuing education, completed his Ed.D. degree at the University of Tennessee and received an award as outstanding doctoral student in adult education at the university. He is on the Planning Committee for the annual . nnference of the Society for the Advancement of Continuing Education for Ministry Rick Dietrich, director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life, taught Sunday school at Trinity church, Atlanta, and moderated the session and preached regularly at Chapel in the Pines church, Birmingham. He moderated a panel discussion for the annual communica- tions seminar of the Synod of Living Waters Jeannette Rodenbough (DMin '93) has retired and is working as the hunger action enabler for Salem Presbytery. Laura Mendenhall, president, preached and taught at events for Mississippi, Foothills, Flint River, Providence, and St. Andrews presby- teries. She served as panelist for a discussion at Candler School of Theology and participated in the Brown Lectures at First church, Dallas. She preached at the Global Missions ( on terence, St. Andrews church, Taylor, SC, and at Charles Avenue church, New Orleans. She participated in a lecture series at Austin Seminary and at the South Highland church, Birmingham Mark Wright '01 is pastor of First church, Dundee, NY, and the Weston, NY, church Joey BIRTHS To Sarah '97 and David '02 Parker, a son, William David, April 24, 2002. To Anna '99 and Bryan McArthur, a son, Caleb Bryan, May 14, 2002. To Anne '01 and Jim Apple, a daughter, Abigail Bridgewater, May 18, 2002. To Blair '02 and Kimberly Beaver, a son, Noah James, March 25, 2002. To Byron (MATS '04) and Rie Harris, a daughter, Isabella Marie, May 28, 2002. DEATHS Charles O. Ferguson '52, May 5, 2002. Ben Dunagan '60, March 17, 2002. Stephen H. Janssen (DMin '93), June 1,2002. Stuart McWilliam, May 20, 2002. McWilliam, a minister of the Church of Scotland, taught preaching at Columbia on a number of occasions. He was pastor of the Beechgrove Church, Aberdeen, and the Wellington Church, Glasgow. Byrd '87 was promoted to major in the North Carolina National Guard, where he is the only Presbyterian chaplain. He works at Commscope and is co- pastor of Armstrong Memorial church, Gastonia Chris Dungan '97 is pro- gram associate in the Nashville office of the Fund for Theological Education, an initiative of the Lilly Endowment, Inc Lawrence Peebles '83 is pastor of the Bethel church of Walterboro, SC. Shannon Kershner '99 is senior pastor at Woodhaven church, Irving, TX Alan Harvey '86 is associate pastor at First church, Winter Haven, FL Laura Dunham '94 has written Graceful Living: Your Faith, Values, and Money in Changing Times. She has retired from her position as associate executive for mission and funds devel- opment, Synod of Southwest.. ..Shirley Guthrie, professor emeritus, taught and preached at First church, Little Rock; John Calvin church, Salisbury, NC; the Hickory, NC, church; and First church, Maitland, FL. He led a Sunday school series at Trinity church, Atlanta, a ministers' retreat for Presbytery of Arkansas, a presbytery school for Central Florida, and a pre- presbytery conference for Florida Presbytery. ...Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi, associate professor of world Christianity, made presentations at Brite Divinity School, Society of Pentecostal Studies, Overseas Ministries Study Center, The American Society of Church History, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and Princeton Theological Seminary. His book, Mission: An Essential Guide, and arti- cles in Apuntes and Mas Voces: Reflexiones Teologicas de la Iglesia Hispanica have been published. Caroline Leach '72 and Nibs Stroupe '75 are co-pastors of Oakhurst church, Decatur, GA, which was chosen as one of the 300 "churches of excellence" by a Lilly-funded study. ...David Bowerman '92 has been assigned to the 212th MASH unit in Miesau, Germany Mary Beth Lawrence '86 is associate pastor of the Gaithersburg, MD, church Carl Marshall '93 is pastor of a new church development in Cherokee Presbytery. ...Chuck Campbell, associate profes- sor of homiletics, preached, taught Sunday school, and delivered the Cotham Lectures at the Westover Hills church, Little Rock, and gave three lec- tures at the Rochester College Sermon Seminar. He preached and delivered the annual Palm Sunday Peace and Justice Lecture at the Montview church in Denver. His book, Preaching Jesus, has been published in Korean. Sara Juengst '83 has written The Road Home: Images for the Spiritual Journey. Wade Huie '46, professor emeritus, preached at Covenant church, Augusta; First church, Elberton, GA; Gum Creek church, Oxford, GA; Rabun Gap, GA, church; Rivermont church, Chattanooga; and for Holy Week ser- vices at the Chadbourn, NC, church. He published a book review for Association of Presbyterians for Cross- Cultural Mission Barbara Jordan '01 is associate pastor for congregational care at the Crossroads church, Mequon, WI Allen Huff '96 is associate pastor of the Shelby, NC, church Julie Johnson (DMin '98), spirituality program director, conduct- ed a clergy retreat for Eastern Virginia Presbytery and participated with a Columbia women's seminarian group in a series on depression. She was keynote speaker for the Rock Eagle Presbyterian Women annual retreat. ..Paul Brokaw '98 is pastor of the Hanover church, Clinton, PA Jackie Lindberg '97 is pastor of the Oxford, NC, church Marcia Riggs, associate professor of Christian ethics, was plenary speaker for the Teaching Beyond Boundaries: Moral Education Conference sponsored by the Religious Education Association. She was the Martin Luther King, Jr., Distinguished Lecturer at Duke Divinity School and plenary speaker for the Fund for Theological Education conference, Excellence in Ministry. Ron Cram, associate professor of Christian education, taught the young adults Sunday school at Glenn Memorial United Methodist, Atlanta, and was speaker for the Christian educators of Greater Atlanta Presbytery meeting Jeri Perkins '87 is pastor of First church, Hartsville, SC David Dault (MATS '02) taught at the Friends General Conference. He was a leader at the Montreat Youth Conference and taught the Berean Bible class at First church, Atlanta. His book review was published in journal of Religious Education. ...Rodger Nishioka, associate profes- sor of Christian education, preached and delivered lecture series at First church, Greensboro, NC, and Southminster church, Houston. He was the February meeting lecturer for New Providence church, Maryville, TN, and Maryville College, and led workshops for the Church Leaders Training Conference for the Great Lakes Region of the Assemblies of God. He preached at Hillside church, Decatur, GA; Shandon church, Columbia, SC; Lafayette Orinda Continued on page 7 Vantage Volume 94, No. 1, Summer 2002 Published quarterly by Columbia Theological Seminary Circulation: 27,000 The Office of Development and Seminary Relations Editor: Juliette Harper Director of Publications and Publicity Postmaster: Send address changes to Vantage Columbia Theological Seminary P.O. Box 520 Decatur, GA 30031-0520 VANTAGE For the Record continued from page 6 church, Lafayette, CA. He was keynote speaker and preacher for the Wyoming Presbytery meeting, the North Georgia Presbytery event on young adult ministry, and the National Council of Churches Young Adult Ministry Gathering in San Diego Tom Walker '65 has retired from First church, Franklin, TN. Mike O'Neil '93 and Christine Baker were married April 7 in Cameron, TX Charlie Cousar '58, professor of New Testament, delivered the Blake Lectures at First church, Franklin, TN. He taught Sunday school at First church, Atlanta; Timberridge church, McDonough, GA; and at the Decatur, GA, church. He preached at the Highlands ARP Church, Grayson, GA Brian Wren, professor of worship, led workshops on hymnody at the Praise and Worship Conference, Atlanta, and a seminar with the Catholic Scholars Guild at Emory University. He lec- tured and led worship and workshops at Hamline University and the plenary session and hymn festival for "The Faith We Sing," United Methodist Publishing House event, Atlanta. He lectured and was work- shop leader at the Festival of Homiletics, Chicago, and at Chicago's First United Methodist Church. He commissioned the hymn, "Christ Is the Shepherd True," for Clairmont church, Decatur, and co-authored an article for journal for Preacher* Anna Carter Florence, assistant professor of preaching and worship, lectured and preached at the Festival of Homiletics in Chicago. Thomas Walker '89 is senior pas- tor of the Palms church, Jacksonville Beach, FL Ernestine Cole, associate dean of students, was keynote speaker at the Association of Theological Schools Conference for Student Services Personnel in Pittsburgh. She attended the meeting of the Advice and Counsel Group for the General Assembly of the Advocacy Committee on Women's Concerns in Louisville and the General Assembly in Columbus Raymond Roberts '84 is author of Whose Kids Are They Anyway? Religion, Morality, and America's Public Schools Walter Brueggemann, professor of Old Testament, preached at Pine Street church, Harrisonburg, PA; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Dalton, GA; Peace United Church of Christ (UCC), Tilden, NE; Dorchester church, Summerville, SC; and Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, New Orleans. He addressed a confer- ence of ministers of large Presbyterian churches in Orlando, as well as giving an address to a Jewish-Christian con- sultation at First church Atlanta, at Myers Park church, Charlotte and the clergy ( onference ol Penns) K ania Southeast Conference, UCC, I ancaster, l'\ He led a clerg\ senunai toi Charleston Atlantic Presbyterj and ga\ e the Edmunds I ectures at Second church, Roanoke, VA His articles have i published in Christian Century, Catalyst, and The Witness, m^ heco authored Struggling with Scriptv Emmanuel Lartey. professoi ol theology and pastoral care, attended the annual conference ot the Amei u m Association ot Pastoral Counselors and was formally receh ed as a mem- ber. He made a presentation as presi dent ot the International l oun il >>n Pastoral (. are and I ounseling and spoke .it the Society tor Pastoral Theology Confereni e In I tern a .. ..C. Benton Kline, president emeritu taught adult classes at [rinit] church, Atlanta, and at the North Decatur, ( i \ church Sharon Mook, assistant professor of pastoral theolog) and care, is a member of the Professional Advisory Committer toi ilu-i linu.il Pastoral Education program at the Verdery Center for Pastor.il Can- and Counseling, Atlanta. She led an edw a tional event tor ministers of St. Andrew Presbytery, attended the annual meeting of the Society for Pastoral Theology in Denver, and partu Ipated in the Through Hispanic EyesFacultj Seminar in Puerto Rico Marianne From the Bookstore No. of copies New titles by Columbia faculty members: Struggling with Scripture by Walter Brueggemann Mission: An Essential Guide by Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi Lamentationa & the Tears of the World by Kathleen M. 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Won t you be a partner with us by providing for yourself and for Columh future? Contact Michael Carey at the number or email shown above. There are no fees for any of the services provided by Columbia. SUMMER 2002 Buddy Enniss '58 and Cecil Moore '62 are 2002 Distinguished Service Award recipients. Service awards presented At its annual Alumni /ae Association meeting in April, Columbia Seminary presented the Distinguished Service Awards to Pinckney Chambers (Buddy) Enniss '58 (Th.M. '68) and A. Cecil Moore '62. These awards are presented annually to two graduates who have shown outstanding Christian service in ministry. Enniss dedicated 41 years to urban ministry, serving six churches during times of cultural transition. A Davidson College graduate, he served in the U.S. Army Infantry. Enniss was the first pastor of Hillside Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Georgia, and also served as pastor of Presbyterian churches in Louisville, Tallahassee, Atlanta, and Bronxville, New York. 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Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031 404/378-8821 www.CTSnet.edu CONTENTS Graduation 2002 1 Alumnus elected PC(USA) moderator 1 First recipient of Harrington Prize 1 Nurturing faithful servants 2 New church history professor named 2 Presidents' home being renovated 2 Alumnus receives Guggenheim award 3 Catherine Gonzalez retires 3 Events calendar 4 Spirituality, Lay Institute offerings 4 Institute of business and professional ethics 5 Continuing education course 5 For the Record 6 From the Bookstore 7 Retirement income to depend on 7 Distinguished Service Awards given 8 COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY