Columbia 6eminary Vonto COLUMBIP LPUNCME6 INTO 150th YEAR CONVOCATION The official opening of the 150th academic year of Columbia Seminary provided a sharp contrast with the initial meeting of the five students who met in the manse of the Presby- terian Church in Lexington, Georgia, in the late fall of 1828. The opening Convocation was held in the Colum- bia Presbyterian Church amid color- ful banners and academic regalia. President J. Davison Philips preached an appropriate sermon en- titled "Attitudes." J. Erskine Love, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Di- rectors, administered the Columbia pledge to the 54 new students. Facul- ty homes were open to the new stu- dents and the entire seminary com- munity following the convocation. There arc 250 students enrolled at Columbia this year 143 first pro- fessional degree students, 72 students working on advanced degrees and 35 enrolled as special or unclassified students. Numbered among those present for the opening Convocation were 49 students who had spent ten weeks in the Summer Assistant Program under the direction of supervising pastors. In addition to these, there were 4 students who had spent the summer under supervision in a clinical setting. A spirit of expectation and enthusi- asm prevails on the campus as we begin a new academic year and ob- serve our Sesquicentennial. Officers of the 1977-78 Student Coordinating Council Paul Ard, President; Warner Darnell, Vice President; Raymond Guterman. Secretary; Eleanor Thompson, Treasurer. D MIN FIRMLY E6TQBU&WED Columbia Seminary is firmly com- mitted to preparation of men and women for the Gospel Ministry. It is also committed to helping ministers who are already in the midst of a* career to stay abreast of the various fields of professional competence and to upgrade their skills as servants of the Church. The Doctor of Ministry program is an expression of that com- mitment. This course of study which is cur- rently in its fifth year at Columbia Seminary has to date resulted in the granting of fifteen D.Min. degrees There are presently 59 persons en- rolled in various phases of the pro- gram. The purpose of the D.Min. program is to help the qualified student de- velop professional skills through the practice of specific ministries as he or she works in consultation with ex- perts in the field. It is also intended that the course of study leading to the D.Min. degree will help to in- crease the knowledge and the confi- dence of the student through exposure to latest developments in areas re- lated to ministry. [n response to an inquiry concern- ing the value of the D.Min. program one of this year's recipients. Marling J. Elliott of Central Wcsleyan Col- lege in Central South Carolina wrote, *'I found the D.Min. program at Co- lumbia to be the boost I was needing for a renewal for my ministry as a college Bible teacher." William Johnston, who serves as pastor of the Good Shepherd Presby- terian Church in Lilburn, Georgia wrote after receiving his 1977 D.Min. degree, "The D.Min. program en- couraged me to deal systematically with issues of concern which had de- veloped out of 15 years of parish ministry. I was able to work through some of these concerns to a scries of new insights and skills as a minister." The vision of the faculty and staff at Columbia Seminary is that the Doctor of Ministry program may pro- vide many more such positive learn- ing experiences in the years ahead. James D. Newsome, Jr. International Students CFC Exceeds Goal The Columbia Friendship Circle has gone over the top on its goal of $25,000 for SCHOLARSHIP AID during the 1976-77 fiscal year. The Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church of Panama City, Florida, sent a check for $372 that enabled CFC to reach a total of $25,044. Congratula- tions are in order for ail who had a share in this significant achievement. CFC has adopted a goal of $25,000 again for the 1977-78 year to pro- vide SCHOLARSHIP AID FOR IN- TERNATIONAL STUDENTS. This project is vitally important for three reasons: First, it enables the Seminary to make a significant contribution to the Church of Jesus Christ at home and abroad. Second, it provides inter- national students with an invaluable opportunity to receive academic prep- aration that is often not available in other countries. Third, it enriches the life of the seminary community with the presence of fellow Christians from distant lands. Literature, materials and CFC membership forms will be sent to the churches of our supporting synods in October and November. CFC's "Come See Columbia Day" will be held on April 13, 1978. Columbia Theological Seminary, 701 Columbia Drive, Decatur. Ga., 3003!. Vantage. Vol. 70, No. 10. Richard A. Dodds, Editor. Published Quarterly. Second Class Postage Paid at Decatur, Ga., Publication No. 124160. The International Students attending Co- lumbia Seminary this- year are: Standing Kris K. Hamsahai (West Indies), Asumang Birikorang (Ghana), Hoonjim Chai (Ko- rea}; Sitting Eun Soo Oh (Korea). Wm. Ming-Yi Wu (Taiwan - ROC). Columbia Has A New Look Carpenters, electricians, painters and all kinds of workmen have been busily engaged in extensive repairs and redecoration in Campbell Hall and in the John Bulow Campbell Library since this May. With a gen- erous grant of $300,000 from an anonymous foundation and the dili- gent efforts of a great many people, a remarkable transformation has tak- en place. The third floor of Campbell Hall, formerly called 'The Monastery." has been completely redecorated to pro- vide bright, well-furnished offices for the faculty. Several classrooms on the second floor of Campbell Hall have been redesigned and refurnished to provide a setting and atmosphere for effective teaching and learning. Perhaps the most noticeable change is to be found in the Chapel. The chancel area has been reversed and stained glass windows have been in- stalled. Audio/visual equipment has been placed in an adjacent room to enable the Seminary to tape and telc- vise special events. Since 1927, the Chapel has been the focal point of worship and praise for the Seminary community. The new changes are de- signed to continue this worthy tradi- tion. The new look in the Library is at- tributable to restored plaster, fresh paint, new carpet and the addition of a rare hook room. A special word of thanks to Cecil Moore, the Superintendent of Build- ings and Grounds, who has so ably coordinated this major effort. FROM the PRE6IDENT Life at Columbia during the first month of the school year is a remark- able blend of excitement and anxiety, hope and hard work. It is a time of beginnings and a time of covenant and commitment. I wish the entire Church could know better what we are and what we do in preparing men and women for ministry. As I preach in churches on Sundays or speak to other groups during the week, I am glad to be asked about Columbia. Our 143 stu- dents studying for their "first pro- fessional degree" and the other 107 students doing advanced study mean much to me and to the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. They bring com- mitment, enthusiasm, and expectancy to our task. So, I urge you to join hundreds of your fellow Presbyterians in pray- ing for us, and especially these stu- dents. They face many pressures, and your prayers for them are important. Your prayers for all of us faculty, administration and members of the Board of Directors mean so much also. We face an enormous challenge in these tasks every day. May God work through us to accomplish His purposes. Faithfully yours. // J. Davison Philips FACULTY 6UMMER WGMLIGH15 Members of the faculty and admin- istration had a busy summer travel- ing, vacationing, filling pulpits, lec- turing, leading seminars, etc. Here are some of the highlights: * * * Prof. Bonkovsky preached in the Kaiser Wilhclm Church in Berlin and worked with the Protestant Church and Berlin Science Center while he and his family were in Germany this summer. His piece on the capitalism debate appeared in the June 15 issue of the Christian Century. Plans to ad- dress the conferences of the St. Paulus Association and the German Society for Science had to be reduced to the submission of papers because Prof. Bonkovsky's parents were in a serious automobile accident. * * * Dean Clarke spent a good part of his summer working on the prepara- tion of a new publication, Journal For Preachers, that he is editing. * * * Dean Cousar delivered four lectures on "Theological Themes in the Epistle to the Galatians" at the Bible and Theology Conference at Mon- treat in June. Prof. Dewitz taught a course in Old Testament Survey at the Young Life Institute in Colorado Springs. He traveled in Spain, Germany, Switzer- land and Italy, preaching in Sheffield and Geneva and making an address at Basel. * * * Prof. Gailey attended the General As- sembly in Nashville as a Commission- er from Mobile Presbytery. MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Inquiries have been made from time to time concerning memorial gift opportunities. The Seminary has need for a new organ to be installed in the recently renovated Chapel. If there is a church or individual who would like to make a memorial gift of an organ to the Seminary, please contact Richard A. Dodds in the Office of Seminary Relations. Prof. Gonzalez taught at the Perkins School of Theology in Dallas during June, led worship and taught at the Montreal Women's Conference in July and served on the faculty during the summer term at C.T.S. She also spent time writing a Bible study on the Book of Revelation for United Methodist Women with her husband. Dr. Justo Gonzalez. * * * Prof. Guthrie had writing responsibil- ity for the General Assembly's Coun- cil on Theology and Culture and was a speaker at the Montreal Conference for Singles. He also spent time in re- search and taught two courses during Columbia's Summer Session. * * * Prof. Hide, accompanied by his wife, Vec, spent seven months itinerating through six states reporting on their year as missionaries to Ghana along with carrying a full teaching load. During the summer, Prof. Huie taught at the Global Missions Conference at Montreal and at the Women's Con- ference for the Synod of the South- east. In his spare time he served as Commissioner to the General Assem- bly and taught during the Summer Session at C.T.S. * * * Prof. Hussel wrote The Leadership Manual for the new educational ap- proaches in the P.C.U.S. and fourteen other denominations. He also taught three courses during C.T.S.'s Summer Session and wrote another of the Church Officer Development Contin- uing Education Series on the plannnig process in decision making. * # # Prof. Kline read a paper on "The Theology of Marriage and Divorce" at the Pastoral Counseling Seminar of the Georgia Association of Pas- toral Care in June. He also spent three weeks at Mansfield College, Oxford and three weeks traveling and doing research in England and Scotland. * * * Prof. McDill recently returned from a sabbatical year. During the summer he delivered a series of lectures at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville, Florida, entitled, "The Mystery of the Human Personality." He also served as a lecturer and de- votional leader at the Fifth Telemin- istries Conference at the University. of Oklahoma. * * * Prof. Nea.se led a conference for mis- sionaries and Peace Corps workers in Zaire, Africa during August and led a workshop for Savannah Presbytery in September. * * * Prof. Nickle has been supplying the pulpit of the Emory Presbyterian Church throughout the summer. He has worked on a book entitled. Intro- duction to the First Three Gospels to be published by John Knox Press. * * * President Philips served as a Com- missioner to the General Assembly in Nashville in June. He traveled to Germany with Mrs. Philips in July and was engaged in a study program on Educational Opportunities at Frankfort. ' * * * Prof. Prince attended the annual con- ference of the American Theological Library Association in Vancouver, British Columbia in June. Much of his summer was spent working on a Presbyterian bibliography. * * * Prof. Taylor served on the Planning Committee for the 1978 Worship and Music Conference at Montrcat and directed the Choristers Guild Camp at Toccoa, Georgia. THE COLLEGE CONFERENCE February 10-12, 1978 For college students considering the ministry THE CONFERENCE ON THE MINISTRY April 28-30, 1978 For post-college adults Synods Approve Campaign The Synod of the Mid-South, at its 4th Stated Meeting held at the First Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama, on September 12-13, ap- proved a Capital Funds Campaign for Theological Education. The Syn- od voted to accept responsibility for providing leadership in this effort that will benefit Columbia and Louis- ville Theological Seminaries. A goal of between two and two and one-half million dollars has been set for the campaign with a division of funds the same as for regular benevolences to the Seminaries: 72% to Louisville and 28% to Columbia. Both seminaries and all campaign leaders are encouraged to seek gifts for the campaign as a whole, but congregations and individuals are to have the privilege of designating funds without equalization. The Capital Funds Campaign in the Synod of the Mid-South is to begin in the fall of 1978 with an em- phasis on major and advance gifts leading up to an appeal on the con- gregational level early in 1979. The Synod of Florida has approved a Capital Funds Campaign for 1979- 80 while the Synod of the Southeast has approved a similar campaign for 1980-81. The money that is raised through these efforts of the support- ing synods will be used for the en- dowment of faculty chairs, the com- pletion of the Richards Fund for Con- tinuing Education, scholarship en- dowment and certain special projects. Record Giving By Alumni As we celebrate our 150th An- niversary, one of the most significant and encouraging signs is the renewed interest and support of the graduates of Columbia Seminary. This has been -in evidence in the participation of the Alumni Association and in the 33 member Alumni Council. During the 1975-76 Fiscal Year, we had 231 of our alumni/ae give approximately $14,000 to the Seminary. An amount of $33,760 was given by 353 of our graduates during the 1976-77 Fiscal Year that ended June 30. The Rev. McCoy Franklin, Presi- dent of the Alumni Council and As- sociation states, "We are most grate- ful for the substantial increase in the financial support provided by the There's A Will In Your Future Professor Kenneth F. Morris, Visiting In- structor in New Testament, teaches Greek during Summer School. Summer Session A Success The 1977 Summer Session at the Seminary proved to be a rewarding experience for the ministers and lay- persons who participated. A faculty of seven offered twelve different courses ranging from "The Pastor as Administrator" to "The Book of Rev- elation." The total class enrollment numbered 110. In addition to the regular Summer Session, 38 students were introduced to the language of the New Testa- ment in Greek School. Most of those enrolled in the Summer Greek School are now a part of the entering class working toward their first profession- al degree. The Summer Project in Evangelism under the direction of the Rev. Rob- ert Henderson of the Mission Board's Division of National Mission at- tracted 60 participants from seven PCUS Synods and was considered a most worthwhile venture. In addi- tion to the daily class sessions in evangelism, there were also seminars on strategies and implementation of sharing the Gospel with non-Chris- tians. NOTICE In regard to compliance with Sec- tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Columbia Theological Seminary does not dis- criminate on the basis of handicap in admission to or access to, or treatment, or employment in, its programs and activities. graduates of the Seminary. We are looking for an even greater response this year as we have designated our gifts to be used for the financial aid of worthy students." IS IT YOURS OR THE STATE'S? If you don't have a personal will of your own, when you die state laws will take over and your estate will be distributed accordingly, but that might not be what you would have chosen. HOWEVER If you have certain wishes for your estate and your heirs; n If y u would like to name your own executor, and a guardian for your minor children; D Or, if you want to leave a bequest for Columbia Seminary or some other worthy cause . . . you must say so in a personal will. 37 THINGS PEOPLE "KNOW" ABOUT WILLS THAT ARENT REALLY SO Before making or revising your wilt be sure to sec the free booklet offered here, "37 Things People 'Know' About Wills That Aren't Really So." Just use the coupon below to request it. No obligation. CLIP AND MAIL TODAY To: Rev Richard A. Dodds Director of Seminary Relations Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, Georgia 30031 Pleose send me a free copy of "37 Things People 'Know' About Wills That Aren't Really So." I understand there is no obligation. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP COLUM6IQ PELLOW6WIP PWPRD WINNER6-1Q77 Standing l-r, Deck Guess. Dan Sansbury, William Pender and Carl Crawford; Sitting Maria Rutland Price, Kevin Price. Six persons who have shown sig- nificant academic and leadership abil- ities during their undergraduate study have been awarded Columbia Fellow- ships for the 1977-78 school year. The fellowships are for one year only and cover full room, board, tui- tion and fees. This years recipients of the Columbia Fellowships are: CARL CRAWFORD Carl is a Presbyterian from Ingleside Presby- terian Church of Scottdale, Georgia, who graduated from Emory Univer- sity, B.A., M.A., magna cum laude. He is a Phi Beta Kappa and served as a research assistant at Emory's Center for Social Change. Carl is interested in serving as a missionary. DECK GUESS Deck, who gradu- ated from Presbyterian College with an outstanding academic record, is from Union, South Carolina. His achievements include Who's Who, Blue Key and the Herk M. Wise Scholarship. He and his wife, Jean served as houseparents at the Thorn- well Home and School for Children in Clinton, South Carolina. WILLIAM PENDER William comes from Marietta, Georgia, where he is a member of the First Presby- terian Church. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, magna cum laude. While at Dartmouth he was active in drama and theater and played on the football team. He re- ceived a citation for language study in France. KEVIN PRICE Kevin is from Gainesville, Georgia, and received his B.A. from Harvard University with a major in religion. He served as a youth delegate to the PCUS General Assembly from Athens Presbytery. He married Maria Rutland this sum- mer. MARIA RUTLAND PRICE The highlight of Maria's summer was her marriage to Kevin Price. She is from Macon, Georgia, and a graduate of Emory University, cum laude. Maria was a finalist for a Fund for Theo- logical Education Fellowship and served on the Administration Board of the Glenn Memorial United Meth- odist Church while at Emory. She was active in various Christian groups on campus. DAN SANSBURY Dan is from Darlington, South Carolina, and re- ceived his B.A. degree from the Uni- versity of South Carolina. He had an exceptional record at the university being a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a Carolina Scholar, and serving on the Student Government Senate. Dan was active in the camps and confer- ences of Pee Dee Presbytery. ENTERING CLASS 1977-78 150th RNNIVER60QY TWE COLUMBIA PORUM January 31 - February 3, 1978 Mark your calendar now and plan to be with us to celebrate our SESQUICENTENNIAL as a theological seminary. "The Columbia Forum" is designed for the full participation of the faculty, student body, alumni/ac, plus interested lay and clergy persons. To help us in our celebration, we will have: John H. Leith David H. C. Read Austin C. Lovelace DR. JOHN H. LEITH ALUMNI LECTURER ''Theology in the Practice and Teaching of the Pastorate" DR. AUSTIN C. LOVELACE SMYTH LECTURER "Words, Hymns and the Word" DR. DAVID H. C. READ GUEST PREACHER "Strong Stories for Lent" SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COLUMBIA FORUM Colloquy on Theology Alumni Luncheon and Meeting Colloquy on Church Music Alumni Class Reunions Colloquy on Preaching Dedication of Smyth Rare Book Room Coffee and Conversation S.T.S. Luncheon COLUMBIA THEOLOICAL SEMINARY, 701 COLUMBIA DRIVE, DECATUR, GEORGIA 30031 Vol. 70, No. 10/Fall 1977 Richard A. Dodds, Editor Published Quarterly Columbia Theological &eminary Set ond (lass Postage Paid -ii Decatur, Ca. Publication No 124160