COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Vantage SPRING 1994 New curriculum faces challenges of the church Four years after beginning a major review of Columbia Seminary's mission and program, faculty mem- bers recently approved what they hope will be a more user-friendly curriculum to prepare students as "practical theologians." The changes will go into effect in September, allowing Master of Divinity students more freedom in deciding their own coursework while maintaining requirements in biblical studies, theology, church history, and practical ministry. Opportunities for learning outside the classroom will be expanded, along with "integrative seminar" offerings to bridge the traditional disciplines. Incoming students will experience the difference immediately in a fall course, "Baptism and Evangelical Identity," where the teaching will be shared by faculty from different departments, asking, "What does it mean to be a Christian?" The course is followed in the spring by another interdisciplinary course, "Eucharist and the Church's Mission," in which students will visit area congregations to study church practice. Together these courses help form the common core of the new curricu- lum along with existing requirements in Greek, Hebrew, Old and New Testament exegesis, preaching, church history, theology, pastoral care, and Christian education. Throughout the three-year curriculum students will have more flexibility than in the past to pursue interests in greater depth. Brian H. Childs, professor of pastoral theology and counseling and a Curriculum Committee member, said this change is the greatest relief in the new program. "Students before got a taste of important things, but they didn't get to go into depth," he said. The move toward change began early in 1990 with a $137,900 grant from the Lilly Endowment, among the first major grants given to freestand- ing denominational schools for curriculum study. This was followed a year later by a $104,000 Lilly grant, as Continued ou page 8 The Ri*i'. George R. McMa>ter '53 ami Belle Miller McMaster met recently with President Douglas W. Oldenburg to discuss the estiihlishment of the Patrick D. Miller and Lila Bontier Miller Scholarship Fund. Dr. Patrick Miller sensed as chairman of Columbia's Board of Directors in the 1950s and 1960s. Interdisciplinary seminars are a ke}/ component of the neiv M.Div. curriculum. Campaign exceeds $29 million In October 1990, Columbia Seminary announced one of the most ambitious capital funds campaigns in the history of theological education. As of March 1, 1994, gifts and commitments to Columbia's capital funds campaign, "Rooted in Tradition, Growing with Vision/' totaled $29,015,075. The objectives of the campaign have been to: 1. Increase endowment for scholar- ships. 2. Build a major addition to the seminary library. 3. Fund new academic chairs in ethics, pastoral care, and worship and sacred music. 5. Improve and enrich academic programming and faculty develop- ment. 4. Renovate the Richards Center, a multi-purpose building on the quadrangle. 5. Remodel and upgrade student and faculty housing. 6. Add a Center for New Church Development to the W. Frank Harrington Center for Continuing Education and Church Growth. 7. Fund the Florida Center for Theo- logical Studies in Florida. "Throughout the planning and execution of the campaign our single- minded purpose has been to raise the support necessary to keep Columbia Seminary on the cutting edge of theological education in the world today," said Frank VVilley, vice president for development and seminary relations and director of the campaign. "When some people saw the resources it would take to accom- plish this vision, they said it couldn't be done, and at times I've wondered if Continued on page 10 Columbia 's new venture Douglas W. Oldenburg, President Columbia Theolcx.ical Shminakv is about to embark on an exciting new venture! For the past four years, the faculty of Columbia Seminary has spent many hours designing a new curricu- lum. We have asked ourselves, "How can we best prepare men and women for leadership in the church in the twenty-first century?" To answer that question, we have read the current literature about theological education, studied the rapidly changing cultural and religious context for ministry, and written a new "Statement of Mission." On the basis of our study, we have designed a challenging and exciting new curriculum which will equip faithful church leaders for ministry in the new century, (Please see the article on page 1.) The new curriculum will build upon our present strengths. Our historic emphasis on biblical, theologi- cal, and pastoral studies will continue as the strong foundation for effective ministry. Our pioneering interna- tional program and Alternative Context for Ministry course will remain among Columbia's hallmarks, and our concentration on preparing women and men for pastoral ministry in local congregations will continue to be a primary focus. The new curriculum, however, will involve some important changes: 1) More integrative learning: Several studies of theological educa- tion have criticized the fragmentation of seminary education. Students take courses in various disciplines but often fail to make the connections among them. Our curriculum will include more interdisciplinary teach- ing and learning in order to show how the various disciplines relate. We want to focus not only on students' passing the required number of courses but on the total formation of whole persons for leadership in the church. For instance, during the first year at Columbia, students will be required to take two major interdisciplinary courses. The fall semester course. Baptism and Evangelical Identity, will focus on the question, "Who are we as Christians?" and the spring semester course, Eucharist and the Church's Mission, will focus on the question, "What is the mission of the church?" Each course will be taught by a team of professors from various disciplines. 2) More congregation-based learning: Columbia Seminary has always recognized that many impor- tant things cannot be learned in the classroom and that experience in local congregations is often the best teacher. Our supervised ministry program, which requires every student to spend a summer or another extended time in a local congregation with an experi- enced pastor, will continue to be part of our curriculum. Increasingly, however, we will teach other elements of theological education in the context of the congre- gation. Topics such as how to lead vital worship, teach an adult educa- tion class on a sensitive ethical issue, and conduct a stewardship campaign based on a sound theological founda- tion will be addressed by our profes- sors and students as they participate in a congregational ministry with laypersons. 3) More elective courses: Not all students come to seminary with the same goals for their ministries. Many persons also bring a wealth of experi- ence to seminary with them. While the new curriculum ensures that our students will share a body of knowl- edge and experiences, we have greatly expanded the proportion of a student's time in the Master of Divin- ity program so that he or she will be able to pursue specialized ministry interests such as Christian education and pastoral counseling. Our combi- nation of required and elective courses provides foundation for a life in the ministry and flexibility to adapt the educational program to recognize an individual's gifts and needs. These are a few features of our new curriculum. We believe it builds upon our strengths and adds new dimensions which will enhance preparation for ministry. Of course, the heart of any curriculum is the faculty, and we are proud that Colum- bia has a strong heart! With warmest regards. Sarah Speed McTyre '8S McTyre joins dean's staff Sarah Speed McTyre has been named assistant to the dean of faculty, a position she began in February. As assistant to the dean, Ms. McTyre will work in areas of faculty development, assisting faculty members in obtaining grants, staffing committees, and administering the lecture and seminar program. She will assist academic depart- ments in evaluation and planning and will implement policies and arrange- ments for student transfer credit policies. Ms. McTyre will also assist the dean and registrar with the catalog and faculty manual. A 1^88 Master of Divinity degree graduate, Ms. McTyre has served as interim pastor of Silver Creek Presby- terian Church, Silver Creek, Georgia, and as associate pastor of First Presby- terian Church, Selma, Alabama. She is an alumna of Davidson College and has done graduate work in theology and personality at Emory University. Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculty James Hudnut- Beumler said, "Sarah's fine mind and capacity to hear what people are trying to say will serve Columbia well. She brings us a great many gifts, and we are very happy to have her on the academic team at the seminary. " Professor Manford George Gutzke Dr. M.G. Gutzke 1896-1993 Manfokd George Gutzke, professor emeritus, died Sunday, December 19, 1993, in Decatur, Georgia. He was 97. Dr. Gutzke, who grew up in Canada, was professor of biblical exposition and Christian education at Columbia from 1939 until 1966. He was a graduate of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Southern Methodist University, and Columbia University, where he earned a Ph.D. He was awarded honorary doctorates from Austin and King colleges. Before joining the Columbia faculty. Dr. Gutzke taught at Austin College and was minister of a church in Dallas. Dr. Gutzke was a highly ac- claimed preacher and teacher, who spoke to many lay groups and churches. After his retirement at 70, he spent the next 21 years in his radio ministry, "The Bible for You," which produced 15-minute daily tape- recorded Bible-study programs for about 100 stations. He was the author of numerous pamphlets and booklets and 70 books in his "Plain Talk About the Bible" series. J. Davison Philips, president emeritus of Columbia Seminary and a student during Dr. Gutzke's tenure, said, "Dr. Gutzke was absolutely unique. He was very popular with the students, and he was also well- known and loved throughout the church." He is survived by his second wife, Lillian Buck Gutzke; four children; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grand- children. D VANTAGE Brad Smith '89 Alum kicks off Souper Bowl The idea was sparked by a pun in a pastoral prayer. This year, the annual "Souper Bowl" raised more than $228,000 from 1,500 congregations to combat poverty. On the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, the Rev. Brad Smith '90 was planning worship for his congregation. Spring Valley Presbyterian Church of Colum- bus, South Carolina. He jotted down a prayer: "Lord, help us be mindful, as we watch the Super Bowl, of those who do not even have a bowl of soup to eat." "That idea began to crystallize," recalled Smith. He devised a plan to use the Super Bowl as an occasion of Christian caring and witness. "I shared the idea with my senior high youth group, and they were inter- ested." The plan was simple. After church, on Super Bowl Sunday, youth group members would stand at the exits holding large soup pots. Parish- ioners would be asked to drop one dollar in the pots as they left worship that morning. Funds from the "Souper Bowl" would then be col- lected and sent directly to the ministry of the church's choosing. Recipients ranged from soup kitchens and food banks to international missions and Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Smith's youth group "took the ball and ran," he said. In 1990, the Souper Bowl's first year. Smith's youth group recruited 22 congrega- tions in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised a total of $5,700. This year more than 1,600 congregations participated, representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, and more than 30 Christian denomi- nations, including Catholic and evangelical and mainline Protestant groups. Advocates include such national Christian leaders as Columbia's Professor of Old Testament Walter Brueggemann, Tony Campolo, and retired football coach Tom Landry. Columbia President Douglas Oldenburg recruited supporters among Atlanta's Christian leaders this year; participation in Georgia in- creased from 37 congregations last Continued on page 8 SPRING 1994 Graduation set for May 22, 1994 Columbia Seminary will conduct its 1994 commencement exercises May 22 at Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta at 4 p.m. Degrees will be conferred on 100 students in Columbia's five degree programs; Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Theol- ogy, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Theology- Harold Clarke, chief justice of Georgia's Supreme Court, will be the commencement speaker, justice Clarke came to the Supreme Court in 1979 and was elected chief justice in 1990. From 1961 to 1971 Justice Clark was a member of the Georgia General Assembly. He is an elder in the Forsyth, Georgia, Presbyterian Church and served on the former Atlanta Presbytery Council. He also served in the U.S. Army, where he was manag- ing editor of Pacific Stars aiid Stripes. He is past president of the State Bar of Georgia and past chair of the Board of Visitors of the University of Georgia Law School; he currently chairs the Judicial Council of Georgia. Justice Clarke is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Franklin D. Colclough, associate executive presbyter/ treasurer of the Presbytery of New Harmony, South Carolina, will preach the baccalaure- ate sermon at Memorial Drive Presby- terian Church, Stone Mountain, on May 22 at 1 1 a.m. Dr. Colclough is a member of Columbia's Board of Directors. He has been pastor of the Carmel, Mt. Tabor, and Goodwill Presbyterian churches in South Carolina. He was vice president of the South Carolina Christian Action Council and is currently a member of the General Assembly Task Force on Membership Growth and the Presby- terian Delegation for the Consultation on Church Union. Dr. Colclough is a member of the Florence County Infant MortaUty Task Force and the Southern Ecumenical Council on Maternal and Infant Health. He is a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve. On Saturday, May 21, President and Mrs. Oldenburg will host a reception for graduates and guests in the president's home. Afterward, the Columbia Seminary Choir will present "Working," based on Studs Turkel's book, at Columbia Presbyterian Church. On Saturday night, a picnic for graduates, their families and friends, and faculty will be held on campus. D Piirtuipiints in the faculty foruvi were (front row. Ir) Catherine Gonzah'z, Stiwle\j Saunders: (back roio, l-r)WiU Coleman. Charks Cousar. and Victor Yoon. Faculty forum focuses on future When Christians AiTKOAt hhh the year 1000 A.D., they expected the world to end. What can today's American church expect as we approach our second millennial milestone? At the 1994 Alumni Forum, January 24 - 26, a five-member faculty panel discussed the challenges and opportunities that await the church in the twenty-first century. Three panel discussions explored "The Traditional Church in a Changing Society," "Ministry in the Year 2020," and "The Future of Theological Education." One major societal change has been the disestablishment of the church. Since the Roman Emperor Constantine first chose Christianity as the state religion, the church has wielded considerable social and political influence. That era, the panel agreed, is passing. This trend is reflected in diminish- ing respect for ordained ministers. Charles Cousar, professor of New Testament, recalled the days when ministers enjoyed a status on par with assistant professor of New I estament. "It's no longer clear lo some people whether it is the church or the prod- ucts advertised that can bring the world together." Today's church also ministers to a changing population. Victor Yoon, director of Ci>Iumbia's Center for Asian Ministries, noted that in the twenty-first century, minority racial groups in the United States will outnumber whites for the first time. Dr. Yoon noted the growth of Korean IVesbyterian congregatitms. "When they need a church building, they often buy one from a dying Anglo church," he said. "Maybe it is time for the Anglo church to wake up and learn from racial-ethnic Christians." "Anglo congregations have not learned how to deal with the church's increasing multiculturalism," said Dr. Gonzalez, "Dying Anglo congrega- tions sometimes decide to make room fur a racial-ethnic congregation that needs a space, but the motivation is more to pay the utility bills than it is to Strengthening the church's credibility begins with clarifying the church's message. doctors and lawyers. "A recent survey ranked the respectability of various professions," Dr. Cousar said. "Ordained ministry placed next to last on the list, just above used car salesmen." Catherine G. Gonzalez, professor of church history, noticed similar trends in the media. "I've seen a biblical quotation used to advertise sneakers and monks depicted in a television ad for duplicating ma- chines." Through such messages, the media is not merely marginalizing the church, but trivializing it, she added. "The advertising community has discovered that there is enormous potential for shaping people's buying habits by dipping into spiritual language," said Stanley Saunders, show the effects of Pentecost." The median age of America is also changing. Today the U.S. has more than 40 million people over 60. In the twenty-first century that figure is likely to double, noted one participant. "Our church and culture need to celebrate aging and learn from the wisdom of our elders," said Will Coleman, assistant professor of theology and hermeneutics, Strengthening the church's credibility begins with clarifying the church's message. Dr. Saunders said. He recently taught an adult Sunday school class on salvation in an Atlanta- area Presbyterian congregation. "Most of the class said that they couldn't remember the last time they had Continued on page 5 Continuing Education Calendar For further information or to register for courses, call or write: Director of Continuing Education, or Richard S. Dietrich, Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA 30031; 404/378-8821. July 11-15 Morning classes: 1. PRESBYTERrAN Women Bible Study: Who Is rm Chkist? As Answirfd in the Epistles by R. David Kaylor, author of the 1994-95 Women's study book. Cost: $45. 2. The Old with the New: Preaching the Old Testament Texts for Adveni and Christmas, Year C by Paul Hooker, pastor of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, Cost: $90. 3. God and Human Suffering by Ronald C. Crossley, director, Center for Theological Studies in Florida. Cost: $90. Afternoon classes (July 11-14): 1. Conveying the Messac;e with Impact and Accuracy: A Workshop for Pastors by Marc Howard Wilson, ordained rabbi and syndicated op-ed columnist. Cost: $90. 2. Preaching from Luke by Frances Taylor Gench, associate professor of biblical studies, Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary. Cost: $90. July 11-22 Credit courses.* 1. DivEKsm and Disagreement in the Church: A Theoiogicai. Descriition and Assessment by John Burgess, associate for theology. Congregational Ministries Division 2. Performing the Scripturf^s: Thf Worshiping Community Between the Times by Charles Campbell, instructor in homiletics, and Stanley Saunders, assistant professor of New Testament. July 18-22 and August 1-4 Doctor of Ministry Project Design Workshop Taught by Oscar Hussel. July 18-22 Morning classes: 1. Presbyterian Women BiHi F Study: Who I^Tiir Christ? As Answered in the Epistles by Rebecca Skillern Parker, director of admissions. Cost: $45. 2. Preaching for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany: The Year C Lectionary Texts by F. Harry Daniel, pastor, Decatur Presbyterian Church. Cost: $90. 3. Theological Issued for Todai 's World by Jacquelyn Grant, associate profes- sor of systematic theology. Interdenominational Theological Center. Cost: $90. Afternoon classes (July 18-21): 1. Transforming Congregations to Emtower the Laitv by Edward A. White, senior consultant, the Alban Institute. Cost: $90. 2. Counseling Older Persons and Their Families by Albert E. Dimmock, Ed.D., professor. Cost: $90. July 25-August 5 Credit courses. * 1. Theology of Culture by George Stroup, professor of theology. 2. Old Dangerous Texts for New Dangerous Times by Walter Brueggemann, professor of Old Testament. August 7-13 Summer Lay Scholars Week See article on this page. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and October 6 Basic Readings Course See article on page 8. September 19, 26, October 3, 10 Fall Lav School of Bible and Theology See article on page 8. September 22-24 Writing for Publication See article on this page. Two-week credit courses: Prerequisite M.Div. or equivalent degree. You may take one of the credit offerings in each two-week period and thus earn three semester hours credit in each two-week period. Cost per course is $720. Art and Spirituality' scheduled In coniunction wini the High Mu- seum, the Lay Institute will offer three sessions on "Art and Spirituality." The course, which is centered around the High's exhibit. Metaphysics and Metaphor, will be led by art educator Janet James, Rick Dietrich of the Lay Institute, and Carrie Przybilla, associ- ate curator of modern and contempo- rary art at the High. Students will learn of connections between the religious and creative spirits and ask, "What makes Chris- tian spirituality distinctive?" The conference will include a private, guided tour of exhibition. Classes meet April 28, May 5, and May 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost for the event is $35 and registration is limited. For further information, please contact the Lay Institute at the seminary. D Lay Scholars Week looks at faith, culture The Lay Institute of Faith and Life, Columbia Seminary's lay education arm, will host its Summer Lay Schol- ars Week August 7-13. The event gives interested lay people the oppor- tunity to use the seminary's facilities and study with its faculty. This summer's course of study focuses on issues in faith and culture, using contemporary films to discuss important themes of the Christian life. Among the films to be seen will be Crimes ami Misdemeanors. The Fisher Kin<^. The Year of Living Dangerously, and Mateican. Discussions will probe issues such as sin and guilt, reconcilia- tion, and vocation and call. Dr. Edward McNulty, editor of Visual Parables, a Christian guide to film and video, will lead the discus- sions. Dr. McNulty will be assisted by Dr. Richard Dietrich, director of the Lay Institute. Other Columbia faculty members will also be available to students during the week. The comprehensive fee for the Summer Lay Scholars Week is $300. This includes instruction, room, and board. Cost for classes only is $150. Limited scholarship aid is available. More information about the week, including a complete list of the films and suggested readings, is available from the Lay Institute. D 'Seasons' series continues How CAN YOU remain alive, growing, and vital in ministry when you have been at it "thirty-something" years? This is the question to be addressed May 11-13 in "The Seasons of Minis- try: The Last Ten Years," part of an ongoing series of continuing educa- tion seminars for ministers. The focus for this seminar is the final years of active ministry, which may be the most challenging of all. The questions facing clergy over 55 will be addressed in an atmosphere of dialogue with Columbia faculty members and sharing with other ministers. The seminar will be a time of refreshment, renewal, and energiz- ing for new perspectives and vision. The seminar begins Wednesday, May 11< at 10:00 a.m. and concludes Friday at 12:30 p.m. Faculty members participating are Ronald Crossley, Jasper Keith, C. Benton KHne, Lee Carroll, Douglas Oldenburg, Lucy Rose, and Iwan Russell-Jones. Robert B. Smith from the Board of Pensions will conduct a session on financial planning. Cost is $75. For more information or to register, contact the Office of Continuing Education. D Workshop on writing offered Columbia Seminary is offering Roland Tapp's workshop on "Writing for Publication," September 22-24. Dr. Tapp is an editorial and publishing consultant for authors and publishers, having served as editor of Church Teachers, director of Ghost Ranch Writers' Institute, and president of Omega Books. Seasoned and aspiring writers will have the chance to explore the "nuts and bolts" of getting published. You will learn how to submit for publication, author's responsibiHties, manuscript preparation, current market conditions, writing style and organization, contracts, agreements, royalties, editor's responsibilities, how to interest the editor, writing a letter to the editor, and securing and dealing with criticism. Dr. Tapp is willing to critique participants' manuscripts sent to him by August 1. You may also bring manuscripts with you. Cost of the seminar is $75, plus room and board. For more informa- tion, contact the Office of Continuing Education. D Minister-in-mailing program suspended The John Bulow Campbell Library's minister-in-mailing program has been temporarily suspended for 1994. When the new library director is named, he or she will reevaluate the program in order to provide the best possible service. D VANTAGE Professor Ben C. Johnson Spiritual formation to be focus of School of Evangelism Columbia's fourteenth annual School of Evangelism, July 6-8, offers insight for pastors and lay people seeking new avenues for spiritual formation and new ways to proclaim ancient truths. The school's leadership will teach small group development as a vehicle for spiritual growth and outreach, as well as ideas for church revitalization and innovative worship. Leaders include pastors E. Stanley Ott, Richard Meyer, and Mark Toone. Dr. Ott, senior pastor of Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, a growing congregation of 1,600 in Pittsburgh, also founded The Vital Churches Institute. His books include The Vibrant Church, The joy of Discipling, and Vision for a Vital Church. Richard Meyer is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Maitland, Florida, and author of One Atwtherin^. The "Ideas for Groups" columnist for Faith at Work, he is a spokesman for the small group movement, having pioneered its introduction in mainline congregations. Mark Toone is pastor of Chapel Hill Community Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor, Washington. His congregation's membership has tripled over the last five years and now has an average attendance of more than 800. He offers creativity in worship, outreach, and renewal. Don't miss these three days of dynamic instruction at Columbia Seminary. Pastors, elders, evangelism committees in local churches, presbytery committees on evangelism, and all persons interested in evange- lism, spirituality, and spiritual forma- tion are encouraged to attend. For more information, phone Ben C. Johnson, director of the School of Evangelism, at 404/378-8821. D /P~a resource for preaching "Every issue/' wrote Will Willimon ot Duke University, "offers great ideas for sermons and for the improvement of our preaching." "Where have vou been all my life?" asked a preacher from Mary- land. "I have found more food for thought, more stimulation, more real help in this journal than I ever have found in any other similar publica- tion." These and other expressions of appreciation come regularly to the journa} for Preachers, published with a Columbia Seminary address. While the }P has no official connection with Columbia, it reflects Columbia's commitment to the church and the ministry of the local congrega- tion. Erskine Clarke, professor of American religious history, is pub- lisher, and Walter Brueggemann, professor of Old Testament, is editor. Joe Harvard '66, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Durham, North Carolina, is an associate editor with Tom Long, former professor of homiletics at Columbia, now at Princeton. The Advisory Board includes Columbia graduates Joanna Adams, Bill Arnold, Coy Franklin, and Jim Lowry. Betty Cousar, friend of many Columbia graduates, is editorial associate. Two Columbia staff members have key roles for the journal: Juliette Harper is production manager, and Robin Dietrich is subscriptions manager. The }P is not for those who want fluff sermon outlines, handy illustra- tions, and amusing anecdotes. It is for those who seek help for their preach- ing insightful articles on the biblical, theological, and social issues of our time and of the church's year. The journal, issued four times a year, is particularly concerned about preach- ing in a culture that is increasingly hostile to the Christian gospel. A few titles of recent articles give hints about the journal's focus: Barbara Brown Taylor, "The Language of Lent"; Iwan Russell-Jones, "The Contemporary Text: Media and Preaching"; Walter Brueggemann, "Preaching to Exiles"; and Joanna Adams, "Preaching and the Language of Young Profession- als." Subscriptions have grown steadily over the years, with subscrib- ers from every state and many coun- tries. With its cost only $10 a year and its focus on preaching, it has become a friend to many pastors. To subscribe, send a check for $10 to Journal for Preachers, P.O. Box 520, Decatur, Georgia 30031, or call 404/ 378-8821. D Di>tiu^^uisheii Senuce Award recipient Donv; Harper '52 and his wife Emnn/ 1994 Distinguished Service Awards Columbia Siminari's Ai,umni/ai Association presented its Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Douglas I larper and the Rev. I lenry Mooney during the annual alumni/ae meeting in January. Dr. Harper has served pastorates in Macon County, Alabama; Pittsboro, North Carolina; Huntsville, Texas; and for the last 32 years, St. Andrews Church of Houston, Texas. He has served on a number of denominational boards and committees, including the Covenant Fellowship of Presbyterians, of which he was president; Presbyterians for Renewal, of which he is a board member; the Committee on Theological Education; and the Board of Trustees for the Synod's Children's I lome and Service Agency. I le was a member of the reunited church's joint committee and of the special committee which completed the PC{USA)'s most recent confession, "A Brief Statement of Faith." Dr. Harper earned the Ph.D. from Duke University. Mr. Mooney '38, who could not be present at the alumni/ae meeting, has served as pastor of the same congregation. First Presbyterian Church of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, for 27 years and is known by his associates as "the consummate small town, effective pastor/' I le has also served pastorates in Oconee County, South Carolina, and in Charlotte, North CaroHna. Shortly after arriving in DeFuniak Springs, racial integration of the school system was mandated, resulting in Mr. Henry's nomination as chairman of a biracial council for peaceful integration, which helped facilitate integration and ease tensions in the community. He has served on a number of presbytery committees and in the community on various boards, agencies, and committees. church-oriented, said Dr. Cousar. "There will be more deliberate moves to have input from the life of the church. There are some things ministers need to learn that can't be taught in a seminary. "Also 1 hope we're finding ways to teach the Bible that emphasize the theological pay-off for the life of the church," he said. 'The church needs to engage in Bible study, not just for satisfying intellectual curiosity, but to inform the living of the people." "Powerful change in the church starts from the involvement of the laity," Dr. Saunders said. "How can we begin to focus on equipping lay people?" Dr. Coleman suggested using more case studies, role playing, and imaginative learning methods in theological education. "Seminary courses should be more dialogical and less lecture-based," he said. "Columbia is already doing things that are the groundwork for what we will be doing 20 years from now," said Dr. Gonzalez. "The hiture has already arrived/' D Greg Lund '95 Faculty panel continued from page 3 engaged in any significant conversa- tions about the content of salvation," he said. "We don't seem to know what constitutes us as a people/' Dr. Gonzalez agreed. Biblical and theological illiteracy arc now common among laity and clergy. "I've taught in seminaries for 24 years. Incoming seminarians used to arrive with an understanding of basic biblical doctrines. This can no longer be assumed. "We are facing an entire genera- tion that has no basic knowledge of the biblical story. The task of Chris- tian education has historically been shared by the family, the schools, and the culture. But that support has broken down," she said. "The church is for the first time having to do all Christian education. We must figure out creative ways to help families begin teaching the faith in the home." To address such needs, theologi- cal education must become more SPRING 1994 ForJheRecord If you have recent news you would like to contribute to this section, please send it to the editor. Walter Bnieggemann, professor of Old Testament, has been named one of six Henry Luce III Fellows by the Association of Theological Scht)ols in the United States and Canada for his project, "A Fresh Proposal in Old Testament Theology." The group of six scholars inaugurates this program of research and publication. Dr. Brueggemann has preached at the building dedication of Immanuel church, Montgomery, AL; Idlcwild church, Memphis; and Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis. He has lectured at Candler School of Theology and Trmity Institute, New York. Dr. Brueggemann was a member of the Association of Theo- logical Schools Accreditation Team at Duke Divinity School. His articles have appeared in Pulpit Digest, Reformed WoraUip. Pastoral Psifchohgy, and a FestscJirift for Norman Whybray Doug Blair '68 is modera- tor of the Presbytery of Western Kentucky Janet Ann Briscoe '81 and Page Shelton (DMin '85) were married in July. She is manager of spiritual care for Hospice of Wmston- Salem and Forsyth County (NO. He is services coordinator for Yadkin County Hospice Wendell Phillips (DMin '89) is pastor of the Memorial Drive church. Stone Mountain, GA J. Knox Chamblin '60 (ThM '69) has written Paul and the Self: Apostolic Teaching for Persoiuil Wholeness. Will Ormond '43, professor emeritus, has taught at an Elderhostel at Calvin Center, Hampton, GA, and preached at Concord church, Sumter, SC; Immanuel church, Montgomery, AL; Gum Creek church, Oxford, GA; Clairmont church, Decatur, GA; and at the Palm City, FL, church, where he also taught a two-week class on Luke Charles Campbell, instructor in homiletics, received his PhD from Duke University. He has preached at Central church, Atlanta; Clairmont church, Decatur; and New Creation Community church, Greensboro, NC. Dr. Campbell led a session retreat and preached at First church, Newton, NC Karen Rice '87 is pastor of First church, Cohutta, GA Raymon White '63 is pastor of the Abbeville, SC, church Tom Ulrich '85 is dean of the chapel. University of the Ozarks Howard Killingsworth '62 is stated supply of the Thyatira church, Jefferson, GA, and the Lexing- ton, GA, church. He is also parish associate for First church, Athens, GA David Gibbs '90 is pastor of the Stanford, IL, church Sally-Lodge Henderson Teel '78 is stated supply of the Handsboro church, Gulfport, MS. John Bryan '67 is a partner with The CORE Partners, an international management and organization development consultantcy group based in Canada. 1 le has been elected to a second term im the Board of Trustees of the Toronto School of Theology. Last spring, he guest edited the Creative Clmn^ie issue on 'Trust," to which he also contributed an article Tom Patete '67 is execu- tive director of Great commission Publications, a joint ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church David Boyce '60 was honorably retired by Charlotte Presbytery last year Steve Bacon '61 is an associate pastor at the Peachtree (Atlanta) church George Telford '58, director of advanced studies and associate professor of theology and the church, met in Chicago with the National Council of Churches (NCC) Ecclesiology Study Task Force to explore new conversations between mainline denominations, evangelicals, Pentecostals, and Roman Catholics. He has also met with the Executive Coordinating Committee of the NCC in New York and has hosted the Faith and Order Commission of the NCC at an Atlanta meeting. Robert Cant '64 is associate pastor of the Alamance church, Greensboro, NC Joyce Tucker '75 and Gordon Clark were married Nov. 27 in Louisville, KY. Andrea Pfaff '76 officiated at the wedding C. Benton Kline, president emeritus and acting director of Columbia's library, taught a certification course on Reformed theology at the Association of Presby- BIRTHS To Merritt Nickinson Schatz '84 and Robert, a son, Jacob Robert, Nov. 24, 1993. To Brett '87 and Kav Ellington, a daughter, Mallory Ruth, Mar. 9, 1994. To Holly '90 and Phil Tickle, a son. Reed Scott. Oct, 3. 1993. To Steve (DMin '92) and Patti Mont- gomery, a daughter, Sumita Gray, born Feb. U, 1993, adopted Oct. 15, 1993. To Eric Schaefer '94 and Kim, a son TylerWilliam,Jan. 26, 1994. To Diana '96 and Blair Malcom, a son, Wilson, Feb. 25, 1994. DEATHS Manford George Gutzke, professor emeritus, December 20, 1993. See article on page 2. C. Rees Jenkins '23, June 21, 1993. C. Walker Sessions '34, Nov. 12, 1993. Stephen Sloop '35, Jan. 23, 1994. EarlTilford'61,May 17, 1993. Mille Mattison '76, Aug. 9, 1993. terian Church Educators meeting in Dallas/Ft. Worth, preached at the Lake City (SC) church, led a Lenten lunch service at Clairmont church, Decatur, and a Lenten series at Westminster church, Snellville, GA Brian Childs, professor of pastoral theology and counseling, led two Sunday congregational programs on "Reconciliation and Healing" for the Morningside church in Atlanta and taught a section of a course on nursing ethics for the Georgia Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing, He has been named to the General Assembly Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Harold Fuller '56 was honorably retired from the parkway church, Winston-Salem, NC, in August Charles Cousar '58, professor of New Testament, led a continuing education event on Lenten texts at Princeton Semmary and taught a series on Galatians at Inde- pendent church, Birmingham. Dr. Cousar preached and lectured at First church, Durham, NC. Lucy Rose, assistant professor of preaching and worship, attended the Academy of Homiletics in December, of which she is the first vice-president for 1994. She has preached at First church. Lake Forest, IL, at Northwest Unitarian Universalist congregation, Atlanta, and conducted a workshop on worship for the Rivermont church, Chattanooga, TN Lawrence Cuthill '72 (DMin '84) is pastor of the Winter Park, FL, church Gloria Jennings '90 (MATS '88), director of alumni/ae relations and associate director of the annual fund, has spoken at the Tropical Florida, Cherokee, and New Harmony presbytery meetings and represented Columbia at the Associa- tion of Presbyterian Church Educators in Dallas Bob Early '89 is pastor of the Minden, LA, church Luke Harkey '74 has been called as associ- ate pastor of First church, Charlotte, NC Howard Smith '61 is organizmg pastor of the LaGrange, KY, New Church Barbara Yonteck '71 has been honorably retired from West Virginia Presbytery Lee Carroll '68. director of supervised ministry and associate professor of pastoral theol- ogy, led an officer's planning retreat for First church, Bradenton, FL, participated in the PC(USA) Partners Consultation convened to propose strategies for the General Assembly's "Ministry in the Cities Initiative," and attended a meeting of Presbyterian Theological Field Educators. Ronald Crossley, director of Columbia's Center for Theological Studies in Florida, has conducted a workshop at St. Augustine Presbytery's "Leaderfest," taught at Central Florida Presbytery's New Leaders Workshop, served as theolo- gian-in-residence for the annual ministers' retreat of St. Augustine Presbytery, addressed the Clergy Association of St. Petersburg, spoken at the Celebration Mission Conference (United Church of Christ), made a presentation for the Florida Council of Churches, preached at Winter Park, Tuscawilla, Oakland, Oviedo, Markham Woods, Park Lake, Bushnell and Crescent City churches, and conducted Bible studies at Markham Woods, Oviedo, and Winter Park churches Jack Wolf '54 was honorably retired as pastor from Palma Sola church, Bradenton, FL.... Ernestine Cole, associate dean of students, attended the National Black Women in the Academy Conference in Boston and the National Black Presbyterians Conference. She has conducted a workshop at the Shallowford church, Atlanta, and preached at the Clairmont (Decatur, GA) and New Life (Atlanta) churches Wade Huie '46, professor emeritus, has preached Lebanon (Lafayette, AL); Gum Creek (Oxford, GA); Covenant (Charlotte, NC); First (Douglasville, GA); and Druid Hills (Atlanta) churches. He has led seminars and preached at the Buford, GA, church; a missions conference at First church, Tuscaloosa, AL; and a Lenten preaching mission at Covenant church, Augusta, GA. Dr. Huie taught a two-week preaching seminar at United Theological College of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Rebecca Parker, director of admissions, led a weekend retreat for the women of First church. Hickory, NC, and a five-week Lenten series on spirituality and prayer at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atlanta Sam Cappel '51 is pastor of Cedar Springs (PCA) church, Knox- ville, TN Mary Jane Cornell '81 is supply pastor of Fellowship church, Tallahassee, FL Steve Mann '94 and Barbara Scott were married Jan. 29 in Atlanta Jan Blissit '86 (DMin '91) is interim pastor of First church, Cornelia, GA Ben Johnson, profes- sor of evangelism and church growth, led an officer's retreat for First church, Gainesville, GA; a spiritual enrich- ment retreat for First church, San Antonio, TX; a pastor's retreat for Continued on page 7 Vantage Volume 86, No. 1, Spring 1994 Published quarterly by Columbia Theological Seminary Circulation; 25,000 The Office of Development/ Seminary Relations Editor: Juliette Harper Director of Publications and Publicity Postmaster: Send address changes to Vantage Columbia Theological Seminary P.O. Box 520 Decatur, G A 30031-0520 VANTAGE For the Record continued from fiagc 6 Presbytery of Eastminster, Young- stown, OH; and a prayer and Chris- tian community seminar for Northern Waters Presbvtery. Dr, Johnson was speaker for the Large Church Confer- ence in Orlando, FL, and for Central Nebraska Presbytery. He has preached at First church. Grand Island, NE; Overbrook church, Richmond, VA; First church, Arling- ton Heights, IL; and Memorial church, St. Augustine, FL Drew Tomberlin '87 is chaplain at the Federal Correc- tions Facility, Tallahassee, FL Yale Gunn '54 was honorably retired from the Amity church, Greeneville, TN. James Newsome '55, professor of Old Testament, was interviewed on CNN Live in December about the context of the time and place of Christ's birth. He has taught an adult Sunday school class series at Trinity church, Atlanta Charles Evans '78 participated in the Penal Justice and Prison Reform in Uganda Conference in Mukono, Uganda, sponsored by the Human Rights Initiative of Uganda and Penal Reform International of London, England. Mr. Evans has recently been made an honorary member of three Ugandan tribes: the Baganda, the Bakonjo, and the Banyankole Iwan Russell-Jones, assticiate professor of theology, media, and the church, led a training event for the Southern Baptist Convention in Columbia, SC. He has given From the Bookstore No. of copies New titles by Columbia faculty members: ^Sharing Faith with Children: Rethinking the Children's Sermon by Sara Covin Juengst (provides practical information for making this part of the worship service meaningful) Retail Columbia price price $11.99 $10.16 $25.00 $21.21 Reformed Reader: A Sourcebook in Christian . . Theology. Volume II: Contemp>orar}f Trajectories. 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Library funding nears completion The John Bulow Campbell Li- brary, constructed m 1953, lacks space and resources to serve Columbia's growing student population and faculty. Despite advances in the organization and the acquisition of library holdings including the installation of an on-line catalogue users face serious constraints. The collection has increased to 1 10,000 volumes from 82,000 in 1982 a rate of 2,500 acquisitions per year while shelving capacity has held steady. To make space, back issues of Generous contributions have come from Pn^hi/tctiau congregations throu^houl Ihc Southeast. Robert E. Burkhardt. pastor of First Presbyerian Church in Tampa, Florida, presents a check to President Oldenburg. periodicals have been separated from the current periodicals area, study carrels have been displaced, and approximately 5,000 volumes are being put into storage. Increased demands have created a range of other problems: Circulation area squeezed: Library staff has been squeezed in a small circulation area, 15 by 20 feet, without adequate room to sort materials that are ever on the increase. The strain has come from the growing numbers of students and a tripled demand in mterlibrary loans (since 1982). Studylmeeting space cramped: New computer facilities, installed in 1992, elimmated the only practical space for ^taff or student meetings. Study groups must find space elsewhere on campus, sacrificing access to reserved library materials. In total, there are only 91 seats in a library serving more than 630 full- and part-time students. The building suffers from poor lighting and inadequate air circula- tion, risking damage to the more delicate books in the collection. Special collections space needed: Expanded holdings in audio-visual and church-related curriculum materials have created a need to store and display adequately such re- sources. A rare books collection containing original documents dating to the fifteenth century needs a climate-controlled environment for successful preservation. Handicapped access limited: Patrons in wheelchairs must wait for a staff member to unlock a basement door in order to enter the library. A narrow elevator door makes wheelchair use difficult, and the restrooms are not accessible to the handicapped. Computer use restricted: The current library offers no permanent computer lab. The present computers for students have been loaned by the Hispanic Theological Education Association, which has its offices and meetings on campus. Students are denied access when the association is using the equipment. The plan for renovating and expanding the library An addition to the existing building has been proposed based on a 1990 assessment, which recom- mended an expansion to 44,514 square feet from the existing 16,754 square feet. The construction will have an optimum use range of 30 years. A relocated main entrance would open to the heart of the campus, reflecting in architectural style the arched doorways of the Richards Center on the opposite side of the main quadrangle. Practically, the entrance would be wheelchair acces- sible, as would elevators and restrooms, and would lead to the large vaulted reading room that distin- Continued on page 71 VANTAGE Campaign conlinued from page 10 guishes the present building. The existing entrance could be used in emergencies. Other improvements will include: *an expansion in shelf capacity to 180,000 from 110,000 volumes. *relocation of the technical services department in order to pull together the functions of the depart- ment in one area. *improvements to the on-line catalogue system to automate order- ing of books and periodicals and facilitate check-out procedures, as well as to update instantly the avail- ability of circulating materials. *new staff and public lounges for study, lunch, or quiet conversation. increase in seating to 258 from 91, including seminar rooms, classroom, public and private study carrels. consolidation and cataloguing of seminary's audio-visual holdings. improvements to the rare books room, allowing regulation of tempera- ture, humidity, lighting and access, as well as an expansion of the special collections. *new computer lab, with provi- sions for expansion and fiber-optic communications. Library hindraising progress report March 1, 1994 Projected Construction Cost: $5,542,000 Commitments: Individuals Foundations: Whitehead Anonymous $2,132,390 $ 750,000 500,000 Arthur Vinings Davis 125,000 Tull 75,000 Nationsbank 60,000 Trust Company of Georgia 60,000 PittuUoch Woodward Chipman Union 25,000 25,000 1.000 1,621,000 Bequests 582,808 Church Pledges 459.907 Total $4,796,105 Remaining to be Raised: $ 745,895 Presbyterians across the country have noticed the quality of Columbia 's faculty and facilities. "These days it seems that more congregations are feeling that this seminar]/ is a cause worthy of their charitable and benei'olent support because they see so many great things happening here." said Clark Sinvnons, director of church relations. "Columbia 's dedication to the mitiistr]/ of congregations small and large is drawing an amazing amount of good will and positive attention from the church. " Mr. Smmwns and Linda Sabo. staff associate for the capital campaign, are currently working on the campaign m the presbyteries of Foothills. Trinity, and Providence. Florida Hall renovation slated for $1.3 million It is still not too late to make a significant capital contribution to Columbia Seminary. During its meeting last October, the seminary's Board of Trustees moved the renovation of Florida Hall, a student dormitory on campus, to a priority in Columbia's fundraising efforts. SPRING 1994 "We are lacking in quality living space for married couples with no children," said Phil Gehman, vice president for student life and dean of students. "Young couples who are otherwise interested in coming to Columbia are going to go elsewhere if they can't find the kind of accomodations they need." The greatest cost will be a new heating and air conditioning system. Walls will have to be torn open and honneau Duk:>on '3.j and his wife Beltie visit with Gloria lennings '90. director of Columbia 's alitmnilae relations program. " Wi* have been delighted for this opportunity to do what we could for Columbia, said Dr. Dickson. "A s^ift annuity arrangement has provided us ivith the double benefit of feelinii good about giving and receiving income for life." Ms. Jennings said, "Columbia alums are sensing a momentum at their seminary. Ultimately, the campaign benefits our students, altimnifae. and the ministries where tlieif will sen>e." pipes replaced to complete the job. But heating and cooling are not the only concerns necessitating the renovation. Florida Hall was built with young couples in mind. Today's older students often desire larger accommodations with cooking facilities. Gehman said, "These realities, coupled with the fact that Florida Hall has not had any significant remodel- ing work done on it since it was built over 30 years ago, mean that we are looking at a major renovatitin project." Fundraising for FU>rida I lall is expected to continue after the close of the "Rooted in Tradition, Growing with Vision" campaign. Presbyteries in Synod of South Atlantic to drive the campaign over the goal When Columbia asked permission from the Synod of South Atlantic to approach presbyteries for support from congregations, it was given permission to begin in 1992. Thus far the support has been encouraging: Northeast Georgia $325,000 Savannah 100,000 Tampa Bay 950,000 In 1994, Providence, Foothills, and Trinity presbyteries will sponsor a campaign for Columbia. In 1995 Greater Atlanta, Florida, and New Harmony presbyteries will join. Many of the remaining presbyteries in the Synod of Stiuth Atlantic have agreed to host campaigns over the next several years. Florida Hall has not seen a major renovation since its construction in 1961 Christian spirituality focus to be included in D.Min. program Columbia Seminary announces a new specialization in Christian spirituality in its Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program. The first students will begin the program in May. This focus further expands the seminary's offerings in advanced and continuing education for ministers. Developed as a result of conversa- tions with clergy, the new speciaHza- tion responds to one of the most pressing concerns expressed by pastors that of the individual's and the church's relationship to God. This specialization is designed to reaffirm the Reformed tradition of the spiritual disciplines and their impli- cations for the revitalization of the church in our day. The structure and requirements for the Doctor of Ministry degree remain. However, the new focus in spirituality will be distinguished by the elective courses offered to assist ministers in their understanding and practice of spirituality. Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculty James Hudnut- Beumier said, "According to our mission statement, part of our calling at Columbia is 'to pursue learning that joins mind and heart.' In this track in spirituality we are doing just that. We are bringing minds to bear on matters of the heart and spirit, and we are recognizing the importance of the union of spirit and mind." For more information, contact George Telford, director of the Doctor of Ministry Program. D Viewbook receives award Columbia Seminary has received a Special Merit award for its new viewbook. The viewbook was entered in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III Ad- vancement Awards Competition for 1993 and exhibited at the CASE District III Conference in Nashville in February. It you would like a copy, please contact the seminary. D Time of Blessing, Time of Hope Columbia Shminarv is pleased to an- nounce the forthcoming publication of Time of Blessing, Time of Hope: Colum- bia Theological Seminary, 1976-1986 by President Emeritus J. Davison Philips. The book tells the story of a remarkable period in Columbia's history when, under Philips' leadership, the seminary experienced growth in almost every area of its life and service to the church. "Under Davison's leadership," Presi- dent Douglas W. Oldenburg wrote in a review of the book, "the faculty was strengthened, enrollment increased, new programs were begun in response to the needs of the church, the seminary's relations with Presbyterian congregations in the Southeast was enhanced, and the endowment was substantially enlarged." In his "Preface" to the book. Philips reveals the humor and humility that marked his presidency. Reflecting on the process of writing memoirs, he remarked Near the end of his life. Presi- dent ]. McDowell Richards gave us a concise summary of his recollec- tions of thirty-nine years of history at Columbia Theological Seminary. The book had an appropriate title. President Emeritus /. Davison Philips As 1 Remember It. A more appro- priate title for these memoirs may be As I THINK I Remember II! What I do remember with grati- tude is that my years at Columbia were a Time of Blessing, Time of Hope. A special celebration of the book's publication is being planned when Columbia's Board of Directors meets in April. Free copies of the book are available through the Office of Semi- nary Relations. For mail orders, please send $2.00 per book to cover postage and handling. D Vantage P.O. Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031 CONTENTS Columbia approves new curriculum 1 Capital campaign exceeds $29 million 1 Columbia's new venture 2 McTyre joins dean's staff 2 Manford George Gutzke, 1896-1993 2 Smith leads Souper Bowl 3 Commencement '94 3 Faculty forum focuses on future 3 Continuing Education Calendar 4 School of Evangelism 5 Journal for Preachers 5 Distinguished Service Awards 5 For the Record 6 From the Bookstore 7 Peter Marshall 9 Harrington, Yoon travel to Korea 9 Christian spirituality added to D.Min. program 12 Philips' book 12 Second Class Postage Paid at Decatur, GA Publication No. 124160 COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY