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September 26, 2008
Seminary Campus Recognized with Columbia Choice Award
The campus of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary was recognized for enhancing the appearance and quality of life in Columbia, SC at the seventh annual Columbia Choice Awards on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, given by the group Columbia Green. -
September 22, 2008
Bishop Calls on Public Officials to Take Action on Poverty
Bishop James Mauney, class of 1978 and enrolled student, closes a week of action against poverty in the nation's captial by leading a prayer vigil and delivering a call to action. -
September 17, 2008
Apartment Naming Ceremony Honors Donors
On September 12, 2008, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary honored donors to the Hillcrest Student Apartment Complex in a Rite of Naming and Dedication for 12 apartments and a children's playground. -
September 15, 2008
Seminary Welcomes Sandra Cline
Southern Seminary welcomes Sandra Cline as the Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations. -
September 10, 2008
Care for Returning Veterans Workshop
Southern Seminary will host a workshop for pastors, For pastors, caregivers, and any who desire to help create a welcoming and caring place for those who return from war and their families. -
August 15, 2008
Faculty Members to Speak at Aquinas Conference
Two seminary faculty members, Dr. Michael Root, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, and Dr. David Yeago, Professor of Systematic Theology, will present at "Reading Romans with St. Thomas Aquinas: Ecumenical Explorations" conference, February 5-7, 2009 in Naples, Florida. -
August 5, 2008
Lay School of Religion Registration Opens
The office of Lifelong Learning announces the opening of registration for the Fall 2008 Lay School of Religion, to be taught by members of the seminary faculty each Tuesday evening in October. -
July 28, 2008
Alumna named First Female Pastor of Congregation
Pam Smith, class of 2008, was ordained and installed as the first female pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Clearwater, FL. -
July 21, 2008
Military Chaplaincy Program Consultant Named
President Marcus J. Miller announces that the Reverend George “Bud” Onstad will serve as the Chaplaincy Consultant of the newly formed Military Chaplaincy Program at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. -
July 9, 2008
Three Selected for Scholar Award at Southern Seminary
Three pastors from Region 9 of the ELCA have been award awarded with the distinguished honor of Reinartz Scholar by Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The award recognizes excellence in ministry and a desire for further theological study related to special projects or publications in ministry. -
July 7, 2008
Southern Seminary Adds New Study Program and Faculty Member
The Rev. Dr. James Thomas joins the seminary faculty as Associate Professor of Church and Ministry and Director of African American Studies. -
July 1, 2008
Seminary Faculty Member to Teach in Africa
The Rev. Dr. Brian Peterson to teach at Iringa University College in Tanzania during the 2008 fall semester. -
June 19, 2008
Seminary Alumnus Recieves Faith in Action Award
Bishop James Mauney, class of 1978, was awarded the Faith in Action Award for the state of Virginia, the first ever Lutheran to recieve the award. -
June 9, 2008
Southern Seminary Alumna receives the Denman Evangelism Award
The Reverend Sandra Stevens-Poirel was the clergy recipient of the prestigious Denman Evangelism Award during the annual conference of the SC Conference of the United Methodist Church, held June 1 – 4 in Florence, SC. -
May 19, 2008
Seminary Alumnus Elected Bishop
The Rev. Herman Yoos, a 1979 graduate of Southern Seminary, was elected to the position of Bishop of the South Carolina Synod by the 2008 Synod Assembly in Columbia. -
May 18, 2008
Region 9 to Offer Career Crossroads Study Course
Do you have a person in your congregation who is going through a career crisis? Many people are unhappy in their vocation and don't know how to find the work that fits their gifts and mission in life. -
May 9, 2008
Class of 2008 at Southern Seminary Graduates
Southern Seminary graduates 45 in the class of 2008. -
May 9, 2008
Former and Retiring Seminary Faculty Members Recognized
Seminary awards faculty members with Emeritus status and annual faculty award at 2008 Commencement. -
May 8, 2008
Pastor Gary Weant Recognized for Distinguished Leadership
Pastor Weant, a 1976 graduate of the seminary, was recognized by the Southern Seminary Alumni Association for leadership in the parish. -
May 1, 2008
Nothing But Nets Campaign Successful
The Community Action Council at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary raised $1,267 for the Nothing But Nets campaign to prevent malaria in Africa. The student-led committee sponsored a silent auction where students, faculty, and staff offered up various items and services on the auction block. -
April 30, 2008
Two New Professors Join Seminary Faculty
The Board of Trustees of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary announces the signing of two new faculty members. The Rev. Dr. Julius Carroll will be the Associate Professor of Contextual Education and the Rev. Shauna Hannan will be the Assistant Professor of Homiletics. -
April 9, 2008
Military Chaplaincy: Guiding the Faith of Our Military
Southern Seminary to Offer a New Program to Strengthen and Grow Military Chaplaincy at Fort Jackson
