COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Vantage SPRING 1997 Columbia extends 'Alternative Context 7 ^ course to Korea Ea< ii January term, Columbia offers a Master of Divinity (M.Div. ) degree course, "Alternative Context for Ministry," in which students travel to different communities to seek a better understanding of how the church in various social contexts understands its mission. Columbia students and their professors have spent the January term in diverse places, including Central America, Jamaica, Central Europe, Appalachia, and the inner-city of Atlanta. This year marks the first time that students from Columbia have been able to visit South Korea as part of the required course. Including Korea as one of the alternative context destinations was strongly advocated by Victor Yoon, formerly Columbia's associate profes- sor of Asian studies and director of the Center of Asian Theology and Minis- tries. "It is important that Columbia's students see for themselves how strong the Presbyterian Church is in Korea and learn from that experience," said Dr. Yoon. In January, students Tim Arnold, Melanie Mitchell, John Cook, Susannah Hager, Doug Minnerly, and Tim Read, accompanied by professors Victor Yoon and Wade Huie '43, spent 17 days studying and traveling in South Korea. They visited Presbyte- rian churches, seminaries, denomina- tional offices, and many other places of cultural and historical significance. The group met with Korean pastors, lay people, professors, and students to learn about the Korean Presbyterian church and Korean culture. The students viewed themselves more as pilgrims than as tourists. Their task was to learn how the church in Korea affects and is affected by that culture. They were encouraged to develop the skills of thinking critically about the church in that culture. By doing so, they developed their ability to observe more carefully their own American culture and the Christian church in the American context. While in Seoul, the group mem- bers were guests of the Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary, home to more than 2,400 students. The Columbia students' visit coin- cided with the seminary's annual entrance examinations. More than 1,300 students were seeking admis- Columbia travelers were given a tour of the Isabelle Girl-.' Junioi and Senior High School m Pusan. The Isabelle School was founded In/ American missionaries and today serves more than 3,000 students. Students (l-r) Susannah Ha^er, Melanie Mitchell, Dou^ Mmncrly, Tim Arnold, and Tim Read visited Songgwangsa, an ancient Buddi^t temple in the Chogyesan Provin- cial Park near Siinch'on. Student John Cook took the picture. sion to the Presbyterian seminary's M.Div. program, to which only 200 would be accepted. Columbia's students were given special lectures in Seoul by local faculty. Dr. Kwang Soon Lee, one of the few women on the seminary's faculty, briefed the Columbia students on the history, growth, and priorities of the Presbyterian Church in Korea. Dr. Heup Young Kim delivered a lecture comparing neo-Confucianism and Calvinist Puritanism, identifying similarities between the two belief systems as a major factor in the success of the Presbyterian missionar- ies in Korea. Dr. Jung Woon Suh, president of the seminary, graciously took time to meet with and present gifts to the students. Jeong Tae Kim, a student visiting Columbia this year from Korea, made arrangements for two students from the Korean seminary to take several of the Columbia students to see how typical Korean seminary students live. Afterward, the Korean and American summary students visited a typical tea room where young people gather in the evenings. The travelers from Columbia \ lsited several churches and experi- enced different kinds of worship services. The students attended a mid-week prayer service at the Kyong Chon Presbyterian Church. After- wards, the Rev. Soon Kwon Kim, a Columbia alumnus, and his wife hosted the Columbia group and the congregation at a lunch featuring Korean national dishes. Mr. Kim's son, Hyung Joo (Howard), has com- pleted his first year at Columbia. Dr. Chang Bok Chung, who studied under Professor Huie, met the American visitors at a 6:00 a.m. prayer service at Myung Sung Presbyterian Church in Seoul. Afterwards, he shared his observations on the status of the Korean Presbyterian Church. Widely published, Dr. Chung is acknowledged as one of the leading experts on homiletics in Korea. On several worship occasions, Professor Wade Huie was invited to preach the sermon with Dr. Yoon translating into Korean. The students also attended the Young-Nak Presby- terian Church, which provides simultaneous translation over head- sets for English-speaking visitors The Young-Nak church is the largest Presbyterian church in the world. Each Sunday morning, the church holds three worship services in a sanctuary which seats more than 6,000 people. Their senior pastor, Dr. Young-Soo Lim, has visited Columbia. During the worship service attended by the Columbia students, Victor Yoon delivered a letter to Dr. Lim from Columbia President Douglas Oldenburg, officially naming Dr. Lim adjunct faculty to Columbia. The Columbia students also attended a Sunday evening vespers service at the Myung Sung church. Afterwards, they met with the church's senior pastor, the Rev. Sam Whan Kim, and were able to express their appreciation to the church for Continued on pa Board takes actions Douglas W. Oldenbur g, President Our Board of Trustees held its spring meeting April 1-2. Our beautiful campus provided a perfect setting for a most productive meeting. Man) important decisions were made, and I want to share some of them with you 1 . The board welcomed the following new members: James A. Adams, Jr., from Toccoa, Georgia; John G. Aldridge from Atlanta; John N. Bartholomew from Jacksom ille, Florida; Richard Cromie from Palm Beach, Florida; William Pender from Rock Hill, South Carolina; Susan W. Wieland from Atlanta; Lucimarian Roberts from Bay St. Louis, Missis- sippi; and Laura Cunningham, a second year M.Div. student from Atlanta. 2. The board welcomed Dr. Stanley Wood as our new director of the Center for New Church Develop- ment. 3. The Board took action to designate Professor James Newsome as professor emeritus and asked that a resolution of appreciation be prepared in his honor. The seminary commu- nity held a reception in his honor on Mav 8. 4. The Board granted tenure to Dr. Darrell Guder, the Peachtree Pro lessor of Evangelism and Church Growth. 5. The Board took part in the inauguration of Dr. Kathleen O'Connor as our professor of Old Testament language, literature, and exegesis. 6. The Board approved the budget for 1997-1998 fiscal year providing significant increases for the library, financial aid, and compensation for faculty and staff. 7.' The Board voted to begin the much-needed renovation of Florida I fell in May 1998, at a cost of approxi- mately $2 million. 8. The Board voted to begin the construction of the addition to the Harrington Center as soon as possible in order to provide housing for some of the students who will be displaced by the renovation of Florida Hall. It is expected that construction will begin by September 1, 1997, and that the addition will be ready for occupancy bv August 15, 1998 9. The Board engaged in discus- sion of the Long-Range Planning Committee's proposed "Vision Statement" and suggested a few modifications The \ ision Statement is the result of listening to more than 42 focus groups among our various constituencies, invoh ing more than 400 persons. It will be brought back to the board at its fall meeting for adoption and will be printed in Vantage after it is officially adopted. 10. The Board voted to close the Columbia Seminary Center for Theological Studies in Florida at the end of the 1997-98 academic year. The two original goals of making it self- supporting and averaging 20 students per class have not been reached. An analysis of why it did not succeed will be made for future reference. 11. The Board heard a report of various personnel issues and affirmed the administration's handling of the issues. I want to thank the members of the board for the time, energy, and wisdom they give to our seminary. A seminary is only as strong as its Board of Trustees, and we have a strong board. Thanks be to God. L~ Stanley Wood is directm oj the Center for New Church Development. rian Church U.S. in 1955. After more than 20 years of pastoring churches (First Presbyterian in Columbus, Georgia; Mars Hill Presbyterian in Athens, Tennessee; and First Presby- the common lectionary Texts for Preaching. Newsome has served his denomi- nation as moderator of Knoxville Presbytery, as commissioner to both The focus of much of his life's work has centered on the role of biblical interpretation in the life of the church, including an interest in early Judaism and its links to Christian origins. James D. Newsome '55 Newsome '55 is named professor emeritus James DuPre Newsome, Jr. '55, profes- sor of Old Testament language, literature and exegesis, concludes a distinguished career at Columbia this spring. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Newsome received his B.A. degree from Millsaps College in 1952. In 1955, he received the B.D. degree, and in 1957, the Master of Theology diploma from Columbia Seminary. He earned a Ph.D. in Old Testament at Vanderbilt University in 1973 and spent a year of study at Oxford University in 1975-76. Newsome was ordained by the Presbytery of Atlanta in the Presbyte- terian in Paducah, Kentucky), he came to Columbia as director of advanced studies and adjunct professor of Old Testament in 1977. In 1981, he was installed as professor of Old Testa- ment, the work he continued until 1997. During his years at Columbia, Newsome introduced hundreds of students to Old Testament scholar- ship. He also taught Hebrew, Ara- maic, and exegetical courses on the Psalms, prophets, and Isaiah. His scholarly specialization was the history of Israel and particularly the intertestamental period. The focus of much of his life's work has centered on the role of biblical interpretation in the life of the church, including an interest in early Judaism and its links to Christian origins. He is the author of By the Waters of Babylon: An Introduction to the History and Theology of the Exile (1978), The Hebrew Prophets (1984), A Synoptic Harmony of Samuel Kings, and Chronicles (1986), and Greeks, Romans, and Jews: Currents of Culture and Belief in the New Testament World (1992). Newsome also published preaching guides, eight articles in The Diction, n i/ of Bible and Religion, and collaborated on the three-volume commentaries on the PCUS General Assembly in 1968 and the PC(USA) General Assembly in 1984. He was a member of the PCUS General Assembly's Committee on Inter-Church Relations and the U PCUS A General Assembly's Com- mittee on the Examination of Candi- dates. In 1981, he was named acting editorial director of John Knox Press. His professional memberships include the Society of Biblical Literature and the Catholic Biblical Society. Columbia President Douglas W. Oldenburg said, "Jim Newsome has been a distinguished professor at Columbia for 20 years and has had a tremendous impact on a whole generation of Columbia graduates, deepening their knowledge of and love for the Old Testament. We will miss him on our faculty and wish him God's richest blessings in his retire- ment." The Board of Trustees, at its April meeting, voted Professor Newsome the status of professor emeritus in recognition of his long and excellent service to the seminary and its stu- dents ChrystalCook'98 Wood appointed director of new center H. Stanley Wood has joined the faculty as director of Columbia's Center for New Church Development. Dr. Wood served as associate for church growth and new church development for the General Assem- bly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) from 1988 to 1997. He was the orga- nizing pastor of Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church in Concordville, Pennsylvania, from 1981 to 1988 and minister to students and interim pastor at Bethany Collegiate Presbyte- rian Church in Havertown, Pennsyl- vania, from 1971 until 1980. Since 1978 Dr. Wood has been an ecumenical church consultant for evangelism, church growth, and new church development. He pioneered the Presbyterian Church (USA) national strategy for new church development. Dr. Wood is the author of books and articles on church development, growth, and renewal. He is a member of the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education, the American Church Growth Association, and the American Society of Mission. He earned the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary, the Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, and the Ph.D. from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. In addition to directing the center, Dr. Wood will also direct Columbia's $66,000 grant for new church develop- ment for the twenty-first century, recently received from Lilly Endow- ment Inc. Commenting on the appointment, James Hudnut-Beumler, executive vice president and dean of faculty, said, "There is no one in the Presbyte- rian Church who knows as much about new church development as does Stan Wood. He is just the right person to begin Columbia's new contribution to this exciting area - il the church's life." VANTAGE Miriam Dunson '85 Alum focuses on older adult ministry Since 1990, Miriam Dunson (D.Min. '85) has served as associate for older adult/ family ministry in the Congre- gational Ministry Division of the PC(USA), continuing her ministry focus on pastoral care with older adults. Born and raised on a farm in Commerce, Georgia, Dunson received her B.S. at Georgia State College for Women in 1952. After receiving her M.A. at Presbyterian School of Chris- tian Education in 1955, Dunson served as a missionary to Korea for the PCUS, helping to found, then teach at Taejon Presbyterian College, which began in 1956 with 49 students. It now has an enrollment of 9,000. Dunson's work in Korea contin- ued until 1973, and included study at Yonsei University in Seoul and work in the Presbyterian Mission Business Office. She helped develop a business department at Soongsil College in Seoul for the training of secretaries to serve American companies in Korea and escorted Korean infants to the U.S. for adoptions. After returning stateside in 1973, Dunson served as associate for missionary personnel and recruitment on the General Assembly Mission Board for the PCUS. In 1981, she became a chaplain for Wesley Woods Homes, a Methodist retirement home in Atlanta From 1985-1990, Dunson served as chaplain of Agnes Scott College. The subject of Dunson's doctoral dissertation, "Pastoral Care with Older Adults Through the Psalms," continues to be her ministry emphasis today. She is active in the Association ol Presbyterian Christian Educators, the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging, and the National Council on the Aging. In 1991, Dunson represented the PC(USA) at the World Council of Churches Consultation on Senior Citizens held in England. She has provided leadership in many national and international conferences on aging and ministry and has led numerous workshops with titles including "Parenting Your Parents," "Aging as a Global Issue," and "Where the Generations Meet." The following is excerpted from an article on aging and the Presbyte- rian Church written by Dunson: "The greatest barrier to ministry with older persons is ageism. We live in a society that idolizes youthfulness and pro- ductivity. It is unacceptable to be 'old' in this society. Some progress has been made in the Presbyterian Church in raising awareness of the needs and utilizing the skills of older persons, but we still have a long way to go. To fail to provide ministry by, with, and for older adults is not only to miss an opportunity for witness and service, but to risk the life of the church itself. To accept the challenge is to move with new life, hope, and courage into the future." Dunson concludes her article with, "My deepest hope is that older adult ministry will become a major focus and priority of the Presbyterian Church in the foreseeable future, as the age wave' continues to come upon us." D Chrystal Cook '98 \ Conic Sec Columbia Day, held April 24, drew the largest crowd in more than 10 years Columbia Friendship Circle officers arc (front row, l-r): Nan Jones, president; Peggy Rowland, Presbytery of Greater Atlanta representative; Mary Evans, moderator of the PW, Synod of South Atlantic; Brianne Beesley, past president; 'back row. l-r) Lucille Adam-., moderator of the PW, Synod of Living Waters; Wary McMillan, secretary/ historian; Betty Simmons, vice president Not pictured: Sara Payne, pa rliamenta rian. Professor Carlos Cardoza-Orlandi Professor discusses world Christianity Editor's note: the following Q&A interview with Professor Cardoza- Orlandi begins an occasional series focusing on Columbia's newei faculty members. 1. You're the world Christianity professor. What does that mean? World Christianity is a compre- hensive discipline thai is both old and new. It studies the life and thought of the Christian faith and church while il focuses on the growth and develop- ment of the Christian faith in those regions considered to be "missionary fields" from the sixteenth to the earlj twentieth centuries. World Christian itv combines the traditional theologi- cal studies with other disciplines/ su( h as sociology and economics, to discover the transforming character oi the Christian faith in history and context. As the world Christianity professor, I teach the theological/ cultural, and demographic transfor- mations in Christianity which bear on the life of the global church today. My teaching discipline mission, ecumenics, and history of religions and my Latin American background help me focus on particular issues. For example, in one course I explore the cultural interpenetrations between the Christian faith and other religions and how these interpenetrations shape/ foi instance, the Christian church in the Caribbean. The discussion of these issues provides an opportunity for students to reflect on similar issues in their own context and facilitates theological debates that contribute to the ministerial formation of students Consequently, the class becomes aware of both the common challenges and the radical distinctions of Chris- tianity around the world 2. What is happening in Christianity in other parts of the world that the church in America should be excited about? The church in North America, and parti( ularly the United States, should be excited about the growth and vitality of the Christian churches in the I wo-Thirds World. Despite colonialism, neocolonialism, and the cultural imperialism that charactn ized missionary endeavors in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Christianity outside the I in vi American context is developing its own texture and taste. The Chris ii mi churches in the southern and eastern continents both struggle w itti and celebrate this "coming of age." As early as the 1930s and '40s, missionary organizations began to re- think the concepts of "older churches and sending churches" (usuallj the ie une churches in the North Atlantic regi< ins) and "younger churches and receiving churches" (churches in the mission field). In the official state- ments oi missionary organizations these categories were eliminated. I lowever/ it is riot until very recently that there is a growing theologi. .il awareness of such a transformation. Christianity does not belong to the West; Christianity belongs to the world! In Sub-Saharan Africa, Christian ity is doing theology in com ersation with Islam and African traditional religions. Christianity in latin America and the Caribbean is strongly i harismatic and Pentecostal; this represents a major shift in the reli- gious topography of the continent which was traditionally Roman Catholic and mainline Protestant. In China and India, the churches con- tinue to discern their place in relation to economic and political transforma- tions. North American churches also fai e issues of religious pluralism, charismatic and Pentecostal church growth, and distinctive issues ol church and state. Each situation is unique/ but we can learn much aboul what faith is by attending to how it takes shape in all these contexts. 3. What implications do develop- ments in the church outside North America have for our mission and witness in the U.S.? ( )ne implication is that churches beyond North America know how to live in a powerless and marginal situation. Christianity in the- two- Thirds World does not share the history and privilege of being the dominant religion. (Some would argue that Latin America is an excep- tion to this statement, but a closei look at history puts even this qualification in doubt.) As churches, particularly mainline churches, experience cultural displacement in the United States, I think that churches outside North America can become teachers and facilitators to help North American churches discern what it means to be a Christian community in a powerless and marginal situation. 4. What do you hope every student, whether lay or clergy, will take away from your classes? Continued on page 5 SPRING 1997 Continuing Education and Lay Institute CatenML For further information or to register for courses, call or write: Rebecca S. Parker, Director of Continuing Education, or Richard S Dietrich, Director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life June 20-July 3 Tta Covbnanter's Trail: Presbvter.an ScornsH Heritage Tour Leaders: Phil and Betty Noble. July 7-10 and July 28-31 D.Min. PROJECT DESIGN Workshot by Timothy Fulop, assistant dean of faculty and director of research and evaluation. SS45. Iulv7-18 Credit Courses* 1 Through rm Eyes of Women: Pastoral Cam in the Parish by Jeanne ' Stevenson-Moessner, adjunct assistant professor of practical theology. 2. Understand.ng Islam by John Kelsav, professor and chair of religion department, Florida State University. 3. New TESl nmi N r En nc s by Stanley Saunders, assistant professor of New Testament. ! Ul rCtl 8 xL Cake ano Preach.no: CaR!N( 1 1 R S. l I s am - PW ' MMIN. ; TH Word In lames Baker Cost: $100. 2. Imagery for Advent: Preparin. ro rEACHANDPRi vchinYi vRCbyAnna Carter Florence. Cost: $100. 3 Post-Moderns.m and Christian Theology by George Stroup. Cost. $100. 4 . hi man Development, Christian education certification course, by Gwen Hawley. Cost $250 luly 21-August 1 Credit Courses* 1 Lac. xN.>Wi.Ri>: r.uouK... xi R, flections on Media vndCulturi bylwan RusseU-Jones, former professor ol theology, media, and the church. 2. The Spiritual* in. Church by Ben Johnson, professor of spirituality. September 15, 22, 29, October 6 F\. i Evfn.no Lav S HOOl Leaders: Shirley Guthrie, Charlie Cousar. Cost: $35. September 18, 25, October 2, 9 Fan MORNING Lay SCHOOL Cost: $25. Se P tember27 WomenCho Lead: Naming thi Struggles, Reclaiming the STRENGTHS Leader: Constance Buchanan. Cost: $75. October 20, 27, November 3, 10 Fait EVENING Lay SCHOOl Leaders-Walter Brueggemann, Mary Crist Brown, Rick Dietrich. Cost: $35. November 17-19 WHEN im HONEYMOON Is OVER Leader: TASTE. Cost:$135. Two-week credit courses Prereqiusite-M.Div. or equivalent degree. You may take oneTf ^ie credit offerings in eadf two-week period and thus earn three semester hours credit in each two- week period. C i 'urse is $750. A look at sin and evil 1 1 ii ,i \r's Summer Lay Scholars will take a journey into the depths in order to examine the problem ol Sin and Evil in Twentieth Century Fiction and Film La) Institute Director Kick Dietrich will look at such questions as: Is evil personal or social? Where is ( ,od in a godless world? Can evil ever become comic? The August 4-8 expedition will stop by the homes of such modern and contemporary novelists as 1 lannery O'Connor, Nathanael West, and Jay Mclnerney- It will also detour to "the theater" to look at movie versions of their work. This will be the fifth edition of the Summer Lay Scholars program. Previous programs have focused on the life of Christ, the end of the world, and our spiritual journeys through it. "Last year's program on the spiritual journey was a wonderful experience for participants," said Rick Dietrich, the Lay Institute's director. "We became aware during it, how- ever, that the journey is full of difficul- ties. Some of those are of our own making; some are not, we decided. But it was clear we needed to look more closely at those difficulties. Hence this year's study." Cost of the event is $300, includ- ing room and board, or $150 for instruction only. For information, call the Lav Institute, 404/687-4577. L Writing seminar offered Pastors, by virtue of their occupation, are writers. "Me? Write a Book? Why Not!" is designed for pastors and others who have a longing to w rite but haven't done so, those who have written and been rejected, and those who have published. It will offer a step-by-step approach from idea to outline and answer other questions such as: How do you get started? How do you plan the book? Who is your target audience? How do you sell the book? Cecil Murphy will lead the workshop. A pastor for 14 years, he took a non-credit course in writing for publication at Columbia in 1971 and wrote and sold his first article after the course. He has published more than 500 articles and 65 books and has been writing full time since 1983. He has won a number of prizes for writing and regularly teaches work- shops on writing and publication. rwo highlights of the September 18-20 workshop will be how to form and work with an editing group and an opportunity to talk with Cecil Murphy's literary agent. Cost of the workshop is $200. For more information or to register contact the Office of Continuing Education at 404/687-4562. I Self-assessment for clergy scheduled "Clergy Self- Assessment," to be held on campus November 3-7, will allou participants to assess their leadership style. This workshop will explore issues such as balancing production and leadership concerns; examining basic dynamics of congregations and one's compatibility with the congrega- tion; looking at the positive aspects of conflict and assessing how to maintain the appropriate level of conflict for energy and change; discovering methods of self-care, including spiritual renewal, emotional balance, and physical health; and learning how to maximize one's personality and patterns of behavior. Peer and individual consultations will be held as needed. Roy M. Oswald, senior consultant of the Alban Institute, is the event leader. He is author of Clergy Self- Care Finding a Balance for Effective Ministry, New Visions for the Long Pastorate, and Personality Type and Religious Leadership. Cost of the event is $200. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at 404/687- 4562. D Explore the issues of faith in Job In. book of Job is part of the ancient wisdom literature that wrestles with our basic questions about human existence. A summer course offered by the Lay Institute of Faith and Life will prepare leaders of women's study groups to explore the issues of faith in Job. The 1997-98 Presbyterian Women's Study Book is ]db: Faith Remains When Understanding Fails by Janice E. Catron. Participants in the I a\ Institute course on this curricu lum will focus on the study book, explore the biblical texts, and obtain practical ideas for teaching this series. All wisdom literature seeks to answer questions people have ad- dressed since ancient times, Catron says. What do we need to do to have a happy and secure life? Is it true we will prosper if we are good and "follow the rules?" While the Lay Institute course is designed for those who will be leading a study of this curriculum, it is open to everyone. Daily sessions arc horn 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., July 28 - August I t >n campus. Registration fee is $40. Course instructor is Rebec ca Parker, an ordained Presbyterian minister who is director of continuing education at Columbia For more information, call the Lay Institute, 404/687-4577. VANTAGE Peter Carruthers 1947-1996 / ditor's note: The following was excerpted from a tribute written by J. Will Ormond '43. professor emeritus, and read at the annual meeting of the Alumni /ae Association on April 21, 1997. Pi ihr C. Carruthfrs '73 (Th.M. '79, D.Min. '93) had a close and varied relationship with Columbia Seminary for more than a quarter of a century. In 1969 he came to Columbia as an M.Div. student. In 1972, he married Frances Hay Vardeman at North Decatur Presbyterian Church. In 1973 he was called as associate pastor to First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, North Carolina. While in Gastonia, their first daughter, Courtenay, was born. In 1980, another daughter, Meredith, appeared on the scene. In 1982, Pete became assistant professor of supervised ministry at Columbia and served in that capacity until 1983, when he was elected dean of students. The year 1986 was significant for the Carruthers family. Twin daugh- ters, Dalton and Kennedy, were born, and the family moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, where Pete directed Holston Presbytery's conference ground. In 1987 JVre.vvas called to White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, as associate minister for pastoral care. In December 1993, Pete was diagnosed with a malignant, inoper- able brain tumor, and on August 28, 1996, he died quietly at home with his family by his bedside. A memorial service, which Pete had largely planned, was held at White Memorial on August 31. His ashes were placed at White Memorial and in Michigan, where he was born. As a student Pete was eager, diligent, and open to growth, both in learning and in faith. He had a great capacity tor friendship and a steady loyaltv to the seminary, and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Alumni /ae Associa- tion Council. When he was on the staff of Columbia, his approach was always deeply caring and pastoral. He dealt with students and faculty with understanding, patience, and firm c< impassion. The foundation oi Pete's deep faith was his belief in the grace and providence of God as revealed in fesus Christ. He belie\ ed that the providence of t^od guided his lite and upheld him and those he loved His illness tested that faith, but it did not weaken it. Pete Carruthers' life was short, but it was highly significant. There is no telling how many lives he touched for good There are many people m llus wo rid and the next who give praise and thanks to God for the life of Pete Carruthers. Kathleen O'Connor was inaugurated as professor of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Exegesis on April 1 in the Columbia chapel during the spring meeting of Columbia's Board of Trustees. Her address, "Abraham's Unholj Family: Mirror, Witness, Summons," received a standing ovation. Dr. O'Connor was appointed to the Columbia faculty in 199S. Before joining the Columbia faculty, she taught at the Maryknoll School of rheologj in Ossining, New York, for 13 years. She has written The c 'onfessions oj Jeremiah and The Wisdom Literature. She is pictured here with her husband, Dr. James Gnesmer, at the reception following her inauguration. Alternative context to Korea continued from page 1 World Christianity continued from pa generously lending the group a bus and driver during their entire visit Through the generosity of the Myung Sung church, the Columbia group traveled the Korean peninsula to see many parts of the country outside ot Seoul. The group was honored to meet with Nak Un Kim, associate general secretary of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Korea, who briefed the group on the work ot the denominational offices, including the impressive support for over 350 foreign missionaries outside Korea The Columbia students also met with Ok Ja Kim, president of the National Organization of the Korean Presbvte- nan Women, to learn ot their work m mission and Christian education For the past five \ ears, Columbia has sent students, professors, .md members of its Board of Trustees to learn about the church in China. Now, with this first alternative context course in Korea, Columbia's ties with the church in Asia are expanded. "The Christian movement in Korea owes much to the American mission- aries who spread the gospel in that land. The ties between Columbia and the church in Korea are thus long- lasting ones, and we are especially fortunate to be receiving new insight into the good news we share from the spectacularly vital church in South Korea," says lames Hudnut-Beumler, executive vice president and dean of faculty. Timothy T. Rend '98 Three basic things. First of all, I hope that seminarians and lay people become aware that the legacy of Christianity does not belong exclu- siveh to the West. Christianity belongs to the body of Christ .md is .1 faith experience I hope those I teach become aware that non western Christians have a word to say an experience to share, a theology to bring to the table, a liturgical pel pe< rive to bring, tor example, to the celebration ot the Eucharist ^^d the celebration ot baptism Second, the vitality <>t ( hristianiry is found not in what was the Christian lands, but in what had been consid- ered non-Christian lands Christianity is growing when- missionary end- ,i\ ors began It is important tor students to be aware ot what Andrew Walls calls the demographic transformations ot Christianity ( hristianity's center has moved o\er the ages from Jerusa- lem to Antioch to Constantinople to Rome, and then progressive!) from the European continent to Britain to the United Mates Now Christianity's greatest vitality is in I atm America, Asia, and Africa I am trying to help students discern what it means tor the church to experience such a demo- graphic change and at the same time, to be aware of how the new center of Christianity will have ,m impact on ^nd enrich North American churches. Finally, I hope my students take with them the ecumenical imperative, the recognition and commitment ot the church's struggle to live out |ohn 17:20-21: "I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf ot those who Columbia represented at WARC meeting in Hungary 1 in iwi NTY-TH1RD C.l Nl R VI ( 0Un< il >l the World Uliam - >-i Reformed Churches (W A R ( | meets in Debrecen Hungarj from toigusl 8 20, 1997. Columbia Seminary ia ill be well represented .it the gathering i!' WARC links 70 million Christians m 20S Congregati.-n.il Presh\ in i.in Refol 1 1 . I and United churches m 102 countries around the world. The Alliance exists to promote unit) theologi( .il refle< tion, and e< umenical fellowship and to build > network of solidarity among membei hurches. ["he* leneral ( oun LI of the WARC meet'. i\ ery seven to eight years to seek a common Reformed response t" the challenges l.u mg member churches both locally and globally. "Break the Chains ot Injustit e based on Isaiah 58:6, is this year's theme. The prophetu call nl Isaiah . hallenges the church and the WARC to renewed faith, witness, and action. In I lebrecen, .i i it\ often i ailed the Calvmist Rome, Walter Brueggemann, protessor ot Old Testament, will be a plenary speaker on the Isaiah 58:6 theme oi economic justu [oaiHia Adams 79, chair oi Columbia's board of Trustees ^nd pastor of Tnnih Presb} terian Church in Atlanta, will be a delegate to the meeting lor the PC(USA). Darrell Gudei professoi of evangelism ^d < hur< h growth will direct language and d0( umeiil services a position he has held with the WARC smce l l >77. He began with the Uliance in 1964 as an interpreter at the ( leneral Council meeting in Frankfurt Dr i ludei will I"- in - hargeol -> staff -'i 50, with responsibilities for interpreting the entire conference and its do. uments into the conference languages, English i ren< h, I ierman, .\nd Spanish. Additional staffing foi I lungarianand Indonesian language interpretation and translation will be undei his supervision as well lee I Keml'98 will believe in me through their word, that they maj .ill he one so that the world may believe th.it you have sent me." Now, more than ever, as churches around the world contextualize the gospel, ( In istian theological education needs to foCUS on and emphasize that which is so easily put aside: the challenge ol fleshing out the es< hatological expec- tation ot becoming the one body oi Christ, with its multiple particularities and required interdependence SPRING 1997 For the Record If you have recent news you would like to contribute to this section, please send it to the editor. Hugh Ward '75 was named Man of the Year tor Colquitt County by the Chamber of Commerce He is paster of First church, Moultrie, GA John Ragsdale '94 was installed as pastor of the Geneva church in Switzerland, FL Shirley Guthrie, professor of s\ stematic theology, has preached and taught at First church, Knoxville, TN; the Inverness, FL, church; Parkway church, Metaire, LA; White Memorial .hurch, Raleigh, NC; Community church, Pmehurst, NC; Morningside church, Atlanta; the Laguna Niguel, CA, church; and churches in northeast Arkansas. Dr. Guthrie also addressed Tampa Bay and Los Ranchos presbyteries Gloria Jennings '90 (MATS '88), director of alumni / ae relations and associate' director ol the annual fund, attended the Association of Theological School Development and Institutional Advancement Program Seminar in San Diego. She has preached at First church, Union Point, GA, and Covenant church, Augusta, GA Philip Gehman '68, vice president tor student life and dean of students, and Ernestine Cole, associate dean of students, hosted the annual meeting of the deans ( t students of the PC(USA) theological schools. Ms. Cole also hosted the Health Ministries Consultation for PC(USA) theological institutions. She served as co-celebrant for communion at the Presbyterian Women's Gather- ing at Favetteville, GA. Ms. Cole led a workshop at the Presbyterian Women's Rock Eagle Retreat and served as a panelist at the annual conference of the Black Presbyterian Caucus in Washington, DC. Julie Johnson, associate director for the spirituality program, partici- pated in the leadership for a Cherokee Presbytery retreat. She has preached at three area churches Kari Ward Kolmetz '96 coordinated the first Health Ministries Consultation for the Health Ministries Unit, PC(USA). She and Stephen Kolmetz '95 were worship leaders for the event. She led the first women's retreat for the Calhoun, GA, church and has preached at several southeastern churches Rick Dietrich, director of the Lay Institute of Faith and Life, was keynote speaker and teacher at "The Arts: Gifts of the Spirit," at Trinits church in Hendersonville, NC. He taught at First United Methodist Church, Decatur, and at St. Martin's in the Fields Episcopal Church, Atlanta. Dr. Dietrich preached at the Chapel in the Pines, Birmingham, AL Walter Brueggemann, professor of Old Testament, lectured at the Byberg Preaching Workshop, Seattle; the Houston Presbyterian Academy for Faith and Discipleship; Holy Innocent Episcopal Church, Sandy Springs, GA; Bethesda-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Palm Beach; Omaha Presby- terian Seminary Foundation; Winebrenner Seminary; and Baldw in- Wallace College, where he gave the Moll Lectures I le preached and lectured at Spring Hill church, Mobile, AL, and First Congregational Church, I, \,CO. Dr. Brueggemann participated in the Consultation on Human Rights, World Alliance of Reformed C hurches, Geneva, Switzer- land, and has published articles in Journal for the Study of the Old Testa- ment ^J Biblical Theology Bulletin and written a FestSi hrift article on Jeremiah 32 James Hudnut-Beumler, execu- tive vice president, dean of faculty, and associate professor of religion and culture, delivered an address at the National Association of Endowed Presbyterian Churches meeting at Fourth church, Chicago. The speech, "Creating a Commonwealth: The History, Theology and Ethics of Church Endowments," was picked up as a feature article for the spring issue of the Alban Institute's Inside Information Kathleen O'Connor, professor of Old Testament, taught a five-VN eek course on Proverbs and Ecclesiastes at First church, Atlanta, and a course on Job at 1 loly Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta Tim Fulop, assistant dean of faculty, was selected to participate in the Work- shop on Teaching and Learning for Seminary Faculty at the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion Laura Aull BIRTHS To Chris '96 and Becky Carson, a daughter, Katelyn Elise, Mar. 21, 1997. To James '97 and Cristie Kearney, a son, Brendan Christopher, Mar. 29, 1997. To Todd '98 and Tabita Green, a daughter, Rebecca Suzanne, Mar. 28, 1997. To Eugene '98 and Charlene Diamond, a daughter, Enandi Kalia, Feb. 20, 1997. To Don '98 and Mary Ann Feuerbach, a daughter, Hope Alise, Feb. 18, 1997. To Betty Cook, housekeeper, a son, Demanta Cortez, Apr. 6, 1997. DEATHS Benjamin W. Baker '21, Dec. 18, 1996. Eugene Beckman '28, Feb. 28, 1997. Freeman B. Parker '36, Apr. 8, 1997. Keith Merrell "39, Dec. 20, 1996 Donald Mclnms '41. Feb. 22, 1997 Robert A. White, Jr. '51, July 14, 1996. R. Donnell McCall '52, Mar. 15, 1997. Richard SauerBrun '53, Feb. 5, 1997. Jack R. Marrow '62, Aug. 30, 1996. Martha Harp '88, Mar. 10, 1997. Johnston '90 is pastor of the Philo, IL, church Her article, "The Preacher's Husband," appeared in Monday Morning Robert Ramey, professor emeritus, conducted spiritual growth retreats tor the Mt. Pleasant, SC, church; St. Luke's church, Dunwoody, GA; Burnt Store church, Punta Gorda, FL, where he also preached; and First church, Columbus, GA. He con- ducted a conflict management work- shop at North Avenue church, At- lanta, a stewardship workshop for Northeast Georgia Presbytery at Toccoa, and taught classes on spiritual growth at Eastminster church, Stone Mountain, GA Tanny Waldron '95 is stated supply of Everglades church, Belle Glade, FL. Allen Derrick '68 received the Doctor of Divinity degree from Erskine College in May. He is pastor of the Union Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Richburg, SC, and the Edgemoor, SC, ARP church- Lynn Williamson Delgado (DMin '88) is pastor of First church, Louisville, KY Darrell Guder, professor of evangelism and church growth, made a presentation to Cincinnati Presbytery on behalf of Amendment B. He is a consultant with the Long- Range Planning Committee of the Presbyterian Outreach Foundation. Dr. Guder has spoken at a pastors' retreat for Tampa Bay Presbytery; at a New Church Development Consulta- tion in Leesburg, FL; at the Calvin Institute of Palma Ceia church, Tampa; and at InterFACE, an evange- listic outreach to international stu- dents in Atlanta. He has taught at Highland church, Louisville, KY, and Trinity church, Atlanta. In prepara- tion for a report which will be made to the 1998 General Assembly, Dr. Guder is serving on the Special Committee on Relationships of Accountability Between the PC(USA) and Presbyte- rian Groups C. Benton Kline, president emeritus and visiting professor, preached at Trinity church, Atlanta, and taught an eight-week seminar for Atlanta Agnes Scott alumnae on "Athens and Jerusalem: Philosophy and Theology from Ancient to Postmodern Eras." His article, "Worship and Syncretism," was published in Reformed Liturgy and Musk Will Coleman '85, associate professor of theology and hermeneutics, participated in CNN TV roundtable discussions on "Heav- ens Gate Suicide" and "Are We Playing God?: Cloning and the Soul." He made presentations at the Consul- tation for Center City Pastors; Central church, Atlanta; St. Andrew Presbytery; and First church, Dalton, GA. His interview, "What It Means To Be an American," was broadcast on National Public Radio in April James Shroyer '70 is pastor of Community church, Springville, UT. Carlos Cordoza-Orlandi, instruc- tor in world Christianity, taught Sunday school classes at Trinity church, Atlanta, on Latin American Christianity. He was speaker for a global mission conference at J.J. White church, McComb, MS, and met with the Global Mission Committee ol Central church, Atlanta, to discuss the future of global mission for local congregations. He addressed candi- dates of the Hispanic Theological Initiative Scholarships on being Latino scholars in U.S. seminaries.. ..Matthew Allison '91 is pastor of the Church in the I lighlands, Lakeland, FL John Patton, professor of pastoral theology, presented two lectures on "Care in a Culture of Violence and Change" at a conference for clergy and health professionals in Greenwood, SC. His article, "Questions About Forgive- ness," was published in Circuit Rider. Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner, adjunct assistant professor of pastoral theology, taught a course, "Pastoral Care of Women," at Samford Univer- sity. She delivered lectures at Univer- sity of Dubuque Theological Seminary and at Yale Divinity School. Dr. Stevenson-Moessner is co-chair of Women and Religion, American Academy of Religion (AAR) South- eastern region. At the March meeting, she presided over the "Women and the Behavioral Sciences" section Ann Clay Adams, director of admis- sions, published an article in Lexington Theological Quarterly. She was coordi- nator for the World Alliance of Reformed Churches consultation on the Partnership on Men and Women in Ministry held at Columbia and co- taught with Darrell Guder a series at Trinity church, Atlanta. James Ramsey '91 is pastor of First church, Belle Vernon, PA Charles Cousar '58, professor of New Testament, taught the Friendship Class at the Decatur church Cameron Murchison, professor of ministry, led officer retreats an^\ workshops for First church, Gainesville, GA; Central church, Atlanta; and Friendship church, Athens, GA. He conducted a staff retreat for Trinity church, Atlanta, participated in events for South Louisiana and Foothills presbyteries and in Consultations on Preparing Continued on page 7 Vantage Volume 89, No. 1, Spring 1997 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, GA 30031-0520 VANTAGE For the Record continued from page 6 People for Ministry with presbyteries in the Synod of the South Atlantic J. Will Ormond '43, professor emeritus spoke at the Sunday school teacher appreciation breakfast at Eastminster church, Stone Mountain, GA. He preached at a sunrise service at Ogelthorpe University sponsored by the Interfaith Association of North Atlanta and a vespers service at Lenbrook Square, Atlanta Tom Malone '71 is associate pastor for education, part-time, at the Fountain Inn, SC, church. He is also serving as director of the Children's Ministry Network of the PC(USA) John Campbell '56 is interim pastor at First church in Greeneville, TN John Mabray '82 is pastor of the Rivermont church, Lynchburg, VA. Peggi Boyce 74 is interim part- rime pastor of First church, Moorcroft, WY Nathan Wheeler '90 is pastor of the Cornelius, NC, church Thomas Cheatham (DMin '87) is pastor of First church, Owensboro, KY ... Elaine McRobbie (DMin 79) is interim pastor of the Van Brunt Boule\ ard church, Kansas Citv, MO Ted Smith '86 is pastor of First church, ( artersville, GA Charles Tucker '86 is pastor of First church, Gloucester, VA George Naze '87 is pastor of Meadowthorpe church, Lexington, KY Robert Gamble (DMin '82) is co-pastor of First church, Daytona Beach, FL. Frank Covington (DMin 82) is pastor of First church, Auburn, AL Leighton Culler (DMin '88) is interim pastor of Crestview church, West Chester, OH Bill Havens 70 is pastor of Southminster church, Springfield, MO Christopher Zorn '87 (ThM '94) is pastor of First church, Sebastian, FL Leslie Glover '95 is associate pastor of First church, Shelbyville, TN Mark Bryan '87 is pastor of Glen Leven church, Nash- ville, TN Bobbi White '96 is associ- ate executive presbyter of Western North Carolina Presbytery Grace Boyer '95 is associate pastor of the Danville, KY, church. Recently retired alums include Gerald Bell '60 by Grace Presbytery; Continued below, next column The John Bulow Campbell Trust From the Bookstore No. of copies Now titles by Columbia faculty members: Preaching ]esus: New Directions for Homiletics in Hans Fret's Postliberal Theology by Charles L. Campbell Revelation (Westminster Bible Companion Series) by Catherine and Justo Gonzalez Can 1 Get a Witness: Prophetic Religious Voices of African-American Women Marcia Y. Riggs, editor Sharing the Word: Preaching in the Roundtable Church by Lucy Atkinson Rose Total amount for books Shipping and handling: orders under $20.00, add $4.50; from $20.00 to $49.99, add $6.00; over $50.00, add $7.50. All books shipped via United Parcel Service. 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Because it is a trusl and not an outright gift, C olumbia does not control investment of the money- Since about 70 percent is in Coca-Cola stock (which Columbia cannot change), a highly capitalized growth stock that pays approximately one percent in di\ idend J ield, Colum- bia does not benefil from it as much as many have believed. An important proviso states that the coi pus ol the trust is not available foi capital needs, such as major renovations ol residence halls and other buildings The trust came to Columbia upon the death of the daughter of Mr. Campbell, who established it in 1925. Prior to her death, she wrote a lettei to the chair of Columbia's board, recom mending ways she thought hei fathei would want the income to be used. Although not bound by her wishes, the board complied with her requests and took the following actions: 1. Columbia dramatically in- creased financial aid and scholarships In the past few years, Columbia has increased financial and s* holarships by more than 250 percent, far more than any other item in the budge! 2. Columbia dramatically in , reased expenditures foi the library, including additional staff, book and journal acquisitions, and maintenance. 3. Columbia established a Center tor N. w ( hurch Development to , ondu i resean h and training foi , lergj and laitj im oh ed in establish- ing new congregations The director ol the center I 1 Stanley Wood worl at * olumbia in April. 4 Columbia in. reased budgeted expenditures foi evangelism and spirituality programs. 5. Columbia lowered the draw it takes from the total endowment foi the operating budget in cider to insure resoun ' foi future needs ihe seminarj lias historii all} taken fai more from its endow ment than established standards recommend for institutions ol higher edw ation. i>. Faculty >^ staff compensation has been ini reased l ompared with theothei nine PC(USA) seminaries, Columbia was neai the bottom in i. uii\ i compensation and consider- ,,bl\ below what pastors of large congregations make, rhe board established a goal ol ben.;/, tWO percent above the median ol the othei seminaries. 7. A Long-Range Planning ( ommittee is developing a strategii plan foi the leininarj fne committee i, asking whal ( !od is calling* olum- bia to do in the next twodei ades to e moreeffei tivelj the i hur< h ol fesus< hrisfc espei ially the Presbyte unii hurch (USA). Resources from the trust will be u ied to implement tlu' strategic plan J. E. Wayland '52 from Bethel church, Davidson, NC; George Nickels '57 from the Opequon church, Winches- ter, VA; Jerry Hammet '57 from Bethesda church, Camden, SC; William Henning '56 from e\ecuti\ e presbyter and stated clerk, Arkansas Presbytery; Luther Mundy '56 from Trinity Presbytery; and William Satterwhite '56 from the Eatonlon. GA, church David Daniels '53 has retired from First church, Port< libson, \is, ^u\ is stated supply forYokena church, Vicksburg, MS Sam B. I aine '59, who ha retired from the Broadmooi church, Baton Rouge, I \ is interim at the Evergreen church, Memphis MOVING or RECEIVING DUPLICATE COPIES? | Help us be better stewards In letting us know about your move ahead Ol time. Please attach the mailing label I nun this publication g duplicate copies of Vantage, please send us the labels, and | time I It yOuaicicv.tin"f,f we will update our records New address: Name Street Citv State Zip Date new address effective Class I please return toJ^^eXol^^a^^OJ^ W.Dec^GA 30031 _, SPRING 1997 Columbia's addition to the John Bulow Campbell Library is the recipient of the first Leila Ross Wilburn Award. The award recognizes an outstanding project a< Movement in promoting good design in the City of Decatur. The library addition was nominated because it complements the Gothic style of the original library structure as well as the architectural grace of the entire campus. Presented by the City of Decatur's Historic Preservation Commis- sion, the award was given at a program held at Agnes Scott College in May. James Hudnut-Beumler, executive vice president and dean of faculty, re- ceived the award for Columbia as chair of the Library Expansion and Renova- tion Committee. Pictured with Dr. Hudnut-Beumler at the ceremony are (1-r) Susan Garrett, chair of the Historic Preservation Commission; Elizabeth Wilson, mayor of the City of Decatur; and Mary Brown Bullock, president of Agnes Scott College and daughter of G. Thompson Brown, professor emeritus of Columbia. Vantage P.O. Box 520 Decatur, Georgia 30031 404/378-8821 CONTENTS Columbia goes to Korea 1 Board actions 2 Tribute to James Newsome 2 Wood joins faculty 2 Alum ministers with older adults 3 Q&A with world Christianity professor 3 Continuing Education, Lay Institute Calendar 4 Continuing Education, Lay Institute offerings 4 Peter Carruthers, 1947-1996 5 Kathleen O'Connor inauguration 5 Columbia at WARC in Hungary 5 For the Record 6 From the Bookstore 7 The John Bulow Campbell Trust 7 Design award given to library s Distinguished Service Awards presented 8 The Alumni /ae Association presented its 1997 Distinguished Service Award to William Adams '56 and Donald Wilson '65 at the annual alumni /ae meeting held during Colloquium in April. Bill Adams (right) has served as executive presbyter and stated clerk of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta for 24 years, during which time he has led the presbytery to be first among presbyteries in a number of significant categories. He was chair of Columbia's Board of Trustees and has been pastor of two Geor- gia churches, the West Point Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church in Athens. Don Wilson has served since 1965 as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Byhalia, Mississippi, which is yoked with the Lamar and Red Banks churches, sometimes ministering in five churches on a given Sunday. He served as stated supply of the Greenfield Presbyterian Church, an African-American congregation in Waterford, Mississippi, for 17 years, carrying forth a reconciling ministry to both whites and African-Americans there and in his own community Periodicals Postage Paid at Decatur, GA Publication No. 124160 COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY