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Greetings!
Someone, looking over my shoulder at
this edition of The Moving (In) Times, asked, "You
mean you are still moving in?" Yes, as a matter of fact,
we are. As you'll see, the Seminary Chapel
is still in progress and we are looking forward to moving into
it early next month.
In fact, we've been so busy "moving
in" that we have not posted a new edition for a very long
time. In the meantime, a great deal has happened. Some of the
news here stretches back to last October. And, as always, there
is much about this vibrant family we call "The Seminary"
that we have missed.
Enjoy this latest MT and thank
you for praying for the Seminary as it seeks to fulfill its
mission.
Cordially,
John McVay, Dean
Seventh-day Adventist Theological
Seminary
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New
York City Initiative Report
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In response to an appeal
from the President of the North American Division, Don Schneider,
the Seminary set up a New York Project Taskforce to brainstorm
and implement a Seminary initiative in New York City.
On Oct. 26-28 the Taskforce
sent a fact-finding delegation to New York City consisting of
three faculty members and two students. While in New York City,
the group met with local conference personnel, pastors, and
local churches. As a result of those conversations, the fact-finding
team recommended that we send a faculty member, Don James and
his wife, Ruth, to Roosevelt Island to begin work on planting
a church there or nearby along the lines of the cell church
model (Our spontaneous prayer service as they departed is pictured
in the header of this Moving Times and to the right)..
This initiative is being cosponsored by the Central California
Conference which is planning to send a pastoral couple to support
the church planting endeavor. Additional funding is being provided
through the Mid-American Union. So this Seminary project reflects
a high level of cooperation among several Seventh-day Adventist
entities in North America.
Don and Ruth James arrived
in New York City in mid-January. Settling into the routines
of urban life, the James duo have begun intensive interaction
with church members and, especially, with nonmembers in the
area. Don and Ruth plan to stay in New York until early May
and hope to have established functioning cell groups which include
Seventh-day Adventist church members as well as members of the
wider community.
The Seminary is also involved
in New York in other ways. Recent graduate Pastor Terry Nennich,
joined by his wife Carrie, are working in cooperation with the
James's and with the Manhattan Seventh-day Adventist Church
in Greenwich Village.
In addition, the Center
for Youth Evangelism has coordinated the participation of groups
of Seventh-day Adventist youth from all over North America to
join in urban, New York ministry for one or two weeks. As of
Feb. 23, 2002 over 900 Youth/Young Adults from around the world
have responded to "the call" to evangelize and help
heal New York City. The Center
for Youth Evangelism with the aid of many partners sent
its revival and evangelism team,
the eXtreme Team, to give leadership to the "NYC We
Care" Project.
As of Feb. 23,2002 over
10,000 pieces of literature has been distributed generating
scores of requests for Bible Studies, personal visits etc. The
"We Care" Project which began in November 2001 will
end May 3 , 2002. For more stories, photos and other information
call the Center for Youth Evangelism 1 800 Youth.2.U or go to
the web site www.cfye.org
and click on the "NYC We Care" Project button.
In an innovative form of
outreach, Seminary student Dan Millen will be staging a one-man
show, March 22-31, "Paul in Corinth." Dan is becoming
well known for his dramatic presentations of portions of the
Bible which he has committed to memory. (See poster to the right)
It is a blessing to the
Seminary family to be so involved in reaching out to New York
City. We thank Elder Don Schneider for challenging us to do
so and all who have aided our efforts.
-- John McVay (with the
able help of Jon Paulien and Ron Whitehead)
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The First Group
of Many to Participate in Project
We Care, a project of the Center for Youth Evangelism. The team
is from Walla Walla College and
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The View from
the James's Roosevelt Island Apartment
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PAUL
inCORINTH
a
one man show starring
daniel millen, AEA, SAG,AFTRA
friday
march 22nd-sunday march 31st, 2002 @ 8PM
advent
hope church
111 E. 87th street
manhattan
tickets:
212.534.8245
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Facsimile
of a Poster for Seminary Student Dan Millen's one man show in
Manhattan, "Paul in Corinth"
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Introductions
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Dr. Jiri
Moskala
Director, Master of Divinity
Director
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Dr. Jirí Moskala, associate professor of Old Testament
exegesis and theology, has recently been appointed as the Director
of the Master of Divinity program. Moskala replaces Dr. Denis
Fortin who continued to fill the role when he became Associate
Dean in 2000.
Born in the Czech Republic, Moskala received three degrees, including
a doctor of theology, from Comenius Faculty of Protestant Theology,
Prague, Czech Republic. In 1998, he completed an additional doctoral
degree from Andrews University. His 1998 Ph.D. dissertation,"The
Laws of Clean and Unclean Animals of Leviticus 11," has since
been published, adding to his growing list of books and articles.
Moskala has served in many capacities: youth director, senior
pastor, director of the Education Department, Health Department,
and Life and Health Society in the Czecho-Slovakian Union, teacher,
and principal of the Theological Seminary in Prague.
He is married to Eva Korenska; and they are the proud parents
of five children, Andrea, Marcela, Petra, Daniel, and David.
Moskala's hobbies include classical music, history, and literature.
But his most passionate interest is evangelism, which has led
him to India, Siberia, Philippines, and to strengthening pastors
in the field by seminars, symposia, and Bible conferences. He
has conducted these in recent years in the Czech Republic, Zimbabwe,
Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Myanmar, and Mongolia.
It is an honor to welcome Dr. Moskala to the directorship of
the Master of Divinity program.
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The New MDiv
Program Team: Dr. Jiri Moskala and Mrs. Pam Swanson |
Dr.
Jerry Moon
Incoming Chair, Church History Department |
With Dr. Walter Douglas stepping back from the role (see
below), Dr. Jerry Moon, Associate Professor of Church History,
has accepted the invitation to become chair of the Church History
Department. Dr. Moon adds this administrative responsibility
to another important role at the Seminary, Editor of the Seminary's
scholarly journal, Andrews University Seminary Studies.
Dr. Moon joined the Seminary faculty in 1994. An alumnus of
Union College, Moon hollds an M.A. degree from Western Michigan
University as well as both the M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from
Andrews University.
While his administrative contributions are important, it is
in the classroom that Dr. Moon makes his most significant contributions
to the Seminary's mission. Among the courses he teaches are
The Writings of Ellen G. White and PhD-ThD Dissertation
Proposal Seminar. His students appreciate his careful scholarship,
thorough preparation, attention to detail, and pastoral concern.
We welcome Dr. Moon as the new chair of the Church History
Department.
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Dr. Jerry
Moon, Incoming Chair of the Church History Department, Shares
a Conversation at AU Employee Breakfast, Feb. 21
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Dr.
Walter Douglas
Outgoing Chair, Church History Department
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As the latest in his long list of life accomplishments, Dr.
Walter Douglas recently became the founding director of the
Andrews University Institute for Diversity and Multiculturalism.
In connection with this new responsibility, Dr. Douglas is vacating
the chair of the Church History Department, which he has headed
since 1994.
Dr. Douglas joined the Seminary faculty in 1971. In 1974, Douglas
was awarded Outstanding Young Man in America. In 1975, he was
named "Who's Who in Religion in America." In 1987,
he was named Honored Alumnus for scholarship and service to
Church and society by Andrews University Alumni Association,
and in 1993, he received the highest award Andrews University
bestows on a scholar--the John Nevins Andrews Medallion.
We express our gratitude to Dr. Douglas for his years of leadership
of the Church History Department and for his continuing roles
with the Seminary and University.
-- Dr. Jerry Moon
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Dr. Walter
Douglas, Outgoing Chair of the Church History Department
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Dr.
Jon Paulien
Incoming Chair, New Testament Department |
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I first met Dr. Paulien during my M.Div. study here in 1984 when
I signed up for one of his classes. At the time, he had just joined
the systematic theology faculty. Although this was the first time
he was teaching the course, I was impressed with his honest and
creative approach. When I joined the New Testament faculty in
1991, Dr. Paulien had moved to the New Testament department. As
a senior member of the department, he extended to me his loyal
friendship. He always found time in his busy schedule, to listen
and offer sensible advice. His friendship helped me to survive
and to thrive here at Andrews University.
Dr. Paulien is a meticulous and hardworking scholar with an impressive
publication record. And he is able to communicate his ideas to
diverse audiences. He is as comfortable among internationally
renowned scholars as in the pulpit. In 1997 and 2000, he was awarded
the university’s Annual Award For Excellence In Faculty Research-Creative
Activities.
Of everything I admire about Jon, I have perhaps been most impressed
with his commitment to his family. He would miss his golf game
(for which he has great passion) or rework his important commitments,
to meet a family appointment.
Jon, your colleagues in the New Testament Department admire you
and look forward to your leadership as our esteemed Chair.
-- Dr. Richard Choi
Assistant Professor of New Testament
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Dr. Jon Paulien,
Incoming Chair, New Testament Department, Preaching recently at
a Campmeeting in Germany |
Dr.
Robert Johnston
Outgoing Chair, New Testament Department |
| Dr. Robert Johnston has
stepped down as Chair of the New Testament Department, much to the
regret of the entire department, including his successor. He began
to serve in this capacity in 1988, when Dr. Ivan Blazen took up
a new position in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Johnston's caring
leadership has made life in the department a foretaste of heaven
(this is not terminal hyperbole, I have often spoken in a similar
way over the years). He has encouraged a spirit of collegiality
and teamwork that will be difficult to equal in the future.
I remember his introduction as a new faculty member in Seminary
Chapel. I believe the year was 1974. Dr. Johnston began his teaching
ministry here in the Theology and Christian Philosophy Department.
Soon after I took the class, Jewish Life and Thought, from him.
At first blush he seemed straight-laced and overly serious, but
I quickly discovered that devastating humor lay just beneath the
surface. In 1984, Dr. Johnston transferred to the New Testament
Department to take the place of Dr. James Cox, who decided not
to return to the Seminary after a leave of absence to be President
of Avondale College. Through the years I have admired Dr. Johnston's
courage in speaking his convictions no matter the consequences
to himself or his position. The NT Department is delighted that
he will continue teaching and mentoring for some time to come.
-- Dr. Jon Paulien
Professor of New Testament Interpretation
and new Chair, New Testament Department
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Dr. Robert Johnston,
Outgoing Chair, New Testament Department |
| Babies!! |
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Congratulations to Silvia & Javier Feliciano
on the birth of
Kameron
Zion Feliciano
Birthdate: January 7, 2002
Weight: 7 lbs., 9 oz; Height: 19 1/2 inches
(Note: Silvia is secretary for international extensions
and the M.A. in Religion program)
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Congratulations to Amanda & Hernan Granados
on the birth of
Caleb
Josue
Granados
Birthdate:
Weight: ; Height: 19 1/2 inches
(Note: Amanda is Secretary to the Dean)
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Congratulations
to the New Officers of
the Black Student Association of the Seminary (BSAS) |
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The
Seminary Chapel
For more pictures
of the Seminary Chapel, see the Seminary
Building Photo Gallery
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The Chapel
Nears Completion: Feb. 18, 2002
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It has been wonderful to watch the transformation of the Seminary
Chapel into a beautiful and stately place of worship. It is almost
done and we hope to hold our first chapel in it on Tuesday, March
5. At the heart of the Seminary building, the newly refurbished
chapel signals the core identity of the Seminary--a worshiping
community awaiting the Return of Christ. We asked Mr. Dave Wilber,
Director of Plant Administration here at Andrews University to
describe the chapel renovation:
The chapel has been almost completely redone from
the floor to the ceiling. A new heating/cooling system has been
installed with appropriate controls. The pendant light fixtures
were removed and recessed down lights were installed in the ceiling.
Fluorescent lights were added in the coved ceiling. Wall sconces,
similar in design to sconces installed elsewhere in the Seminary
building, were added between the windows. Fluorescent lights were
removed from under the balcony and replaced by recessed down lights.
Maple paneling was added at the face of the balcony and as a window
treatment to tie in with the maple paneling in the rest of the
building. Motorized window shades were installed behind the maple
paneling to allow darkening for projection during the day. The
platform was rebuilt to allow for more involvement between the
speaker and the audience. A handicap lift device was installed
to make the upper level of the platform accessible. The pews were
removed, reupholstered and reinstalled. The old flooring was replaced
with one foot square ceramic tile. The ceiling was painted to
provide better acoustics. A new, custom-designed sound system
has been installed.
-- Dave Wilber, Director, Plant Administration
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The Seminary
Chapel, Mid-January 2002 |
The Platform
in Progress |
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Fresh Tile
in Place
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Classroom
Technology
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Over the last few weeks, the installation of
the technology components in Seminary Building classrooms has
neared completion. And professors and students have begun to
enjoy the wonders of advanced technology. We asked Dan Cress,
Director of Servers and Networks for Information Technology
Services at Andrews University, has been the principal designer
of our new systems. We asked him to describe the technological
infrastructure of the new building:
The new Seminary building has six data closets,
each of which supports approximately sixty wired Ethernet connections
(via Cat 6 cable) and fifty telephone connections serving primarily
faculty office areas. Cabling has been run to areas were wireless
access points are installed to provide 11Mb/sec wireless connectivity
for all building users to the campus Ethernet network. Approximately
90,000 feet of cable has been installed into cable trays to
support the above functions.
Newly purchased and installed equipment will allow
each of the 10 classrooms and 3 seminar rooms to have an intelligent
control system to provide a standard ergonomic interface. This
will ease the use of the elements that may be available in any
given room. Each room shall have some or all of these items:
SVHS Video Playback deck, DVD / CD / VCD / MP3 / CD-R / CD-RW
video and audio player, video projector (see picture to the
right), tab tensioned projection screen, document camera (see
picture to the right), audio amp and pair of speakers, telephone
interface system, powered window shades, light controls for
all lights in room, video switcher with scaler, laptop connection,
external video and audio input allowing for camcorder playback,
and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for all the above.
Each classroom will have a teacher’s podium that contains
most of the equipment and provides workspace for the professor.
These classrooms have been designed to simplify
the use of the technology for the professors. For example, to
show a PowerPoint presentation, the professor connects a laptop
computer, selects the PowerPoint show they wish to present,
and presses the “View Computer” button on the room
control device. This starts a series of events–the video
projector will be turned on, the screen will be lowered, the
window shades (if any) will be lowered, the room lighting will
adjust to preset levels to allow for note taking and best video
projection quality, and the PowerPoint presentation will be
routed to the video projector while any audio signal is sent
to the room sound system.
-- Dan Cress, Director of Servers and Networks
for Information Technology Services
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Dan Cress (left)
Directs the Installation of Technological Components |
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Andrew Pfeifer,
Seminary Director of the Educational Technology, Introduces Drs.
Moon, Johnston, and Moskala to Classroom Technology
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Document Camera
at Work |
The Little Wonder:
Dan's User Friendly Touch Screen |
3000 Lumens! |
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Honoring
Dr. Daniel Augsburger
60 Years of Teaching at Andrews University!
Oct. 22, 2001
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Dr. Robert Johnston congratulates the Augsburgers at a public reception
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Records come in many shapes and sizes, but there is probably
no one in Adventist history who can equal the record of Daniel
A. Augsburger, who celebrates 60 years of teaching at Andrews
this academic year. Dan began his career as an instructor in French
in 1942 at the age of 23. Since that time he has earned a Ph.D.
in romance languages from the University of Michigan and a second
doctorate in Calvin studies from the University of Strasburg.
Most of us think of Dan as a Seminary professor of theology and
church history, but he spent most of his career in the School
of Arts and Sciences--chairing the Modern Languages Department
and teaching in the Religion Department. He is currently teaching
in the Seminary and providing a course in business ethics for
the School of Business.
October 22, 2001, witnessed Andrews University honor Dr. Augsburger
as the "Teacher of the Century." The special events
were kicked off at the university-wide faculty meeting, which
featured Dan's career in a devotional entitled "A Teacher
Is Many Things." Faculty meeting was followed by a faculty
and staff reception for the Augsburgers in the lobby of Chan Shun
Hall.
The highlight of the day was a benefit dinner honoring Dan. At
that event Dan received the Award of Excellence from the General
Conference Education Department, as well as special awards from
Andrews University and the Religion Department. The highlight
of the highlight was a 30-minute talk by Dan focusing on "I
Remember." People came from as far away as California and
Europe to be with Dan at this special event. Proceeds from the
benefit dinner along with special contributions from Dan's many
friends are going to the Daniel Augsburger endowed scholarship
for Seminary students. About two-thirds of the money needed to
endow the scholarship has already been raised, but the fund still
needs help. Those who would like to assist in bringing this project
to completion should direct their contributions in Dan's name
to Planned Giving and Trust Services at Andrews.
-- George Knight, Professor of Church History
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The Seminary Quartet (Richard Davidson, Jim North, Florin Liga,
Miroslav Kis) sings at the Banquet |
Dr. Garland Dulan, General Conference Education Department, awards
the highest honor to Dr. Augsburger |
Dr. and Mrs. Andreasen watch the proceedings |
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Ordination
of Elder Roy Gane
Seminary Chapel, Oct. 23
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Roy E. Gane was ordained to the Gospel Ministry
in a special Seminary Chapel service on October 23, 2001. (Dr.
Gane, whose passion is studying the sanctuary doctrine, says
he chose this date because it was the anniversary of the "Great
Appointment," the day after the "Great Disappointment"
of 1844!) Dr. Gane has served over ten years in ministry as
a Bible teacher, first at Pacific Union College, and since 1994
at the Seminary.
The ordination service incorporated most of Roy's
immediate family--his daughter Sarah played the violin (in a
beautiful duet with Macy McVay, arranged and accompanied by
Roy), his wife Connie read the Scripture, his dad Erwin preached
a powerful homily based on Isaiah 6, Roy himself responded,
and his father-in-law Richard Clark pronounced the benediction.
University and Union Conference administration also actively
participated--Seminary Dean John McVay presented the candidate,
Union President Gordon Retzer led in the ordination prayer,
University President Niels-Erik Andreasen gave the charge, and
Union Conference Secretary Walter Wright officially welcomed
Dr. Gane to the Gospel Ministry. The Seminary family took part
as all ordained ministers were invited to lay hands on the
candidate, and members of the Seminary Chorus (led by James
North) sang a moving prayer. All of us who attended found ourselves
lifted heavenward in spiritual worship. Perhaps most remarkable,
an ordination service, commonly lasting up to two hours, was
efficiently encapsulated in 51 minutes.
This solemn, happy, and inspiring occasion allowed
those seminarians who had never witnessed an ordination service
an opportunity to envision their own ordination in the future,
and afforded all of us in various branches of ministry a time
to renew our dedication and calling to God's service. Thanks
to all who planned and participated. We rejoice with you, Dr.
Gane, in your ordination to gospel ministry!
-- Dr. Richard Davidson
Chair, Old Testament Department
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Dr. Erwin
& Winsome Gane (Roy's parents), Dr. Roy, Sarah, and Connie
Gane, Dr. & Mrs. Richard Clark (Connie's parents)
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Elder Roy Gane
greets well wishers following the Ordination service |
Connie Gane
chats with Mrs. North |
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8th
Swallen Mission Lectureship
Seminary Hall
April 12-13, 2002
From
Abraham
to Osama Bin Laden
How to Witness among Muslims in the Aftermath of
the Attack on the World Trade Center
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Speaker:
J. Dudley Woodberry
Professor of Islamic Studies
Former Dean, School of World Mission
Fuller Theological Seminary
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Unfortunately September 11 has become the high point of numerous
acts of world terrorism carried out in the name of Islam. Television
newscasts have devoted extensive coverage to fanatics claiming
that their doings are the will of Allah on behalf of Islam.
This year’s lectureship will help us to understand Islam
and explore various dimensions of Christian witness among Muslims
after the tragedies of September 11, which some see as part of
a conflict between Islam and the West. The dimensions explored
during the lectureship will be current events, emerging encounters,
theology, history, culture, and spiritual power.
Dr. Dudley Woodberry is considered one of the foremost Christian
scholars of Islam. He coordinates the SWM concentration on Islamic
studies. His missionary experience has been in Pakistan, Afghanistan,
and Saudi Arabia, and he has served as consultant on the Muslim
world to President Carter, the State Department, U.S. AID, and
other U.S. government agencies. He has also been active in the
Zwemer Institute of Islamic Studies and served as coordinator
and acting senior associate of the Muslim track of the Lausanne
Committee for World Evangelization. In addition to writing numerous
articles and book chapters, Dudley has edited Muslims and Christians
on the Emmaus Road (1989), Where Muslims and Christians Meet:
Area Studies (1989), and Missiological Education for the 21st
Century: The Book, the Circle, and the Sandals, edited with Van
Engen and Elliston, (1996).
He is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.) American
University of Beirut (M.A.) and Harvard University (Ph.D.).
His Areas of Expertise, Research, Writing, and Teaching are: Islam
and Christian Missions, Muslim Faith and Life, Muslim Evangelism,
Folk Islam, Current Trends in Islam.
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Schedule:
Friday,
April 12
9:00 am -10:30 am Session 1:
Emerging Encounters: Islam and Christianity Worldwide
10:45 am
-12:15 pm Session 2:
Theology: Toward Closer Diagnoses of the Human Condition
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm Session 3:
History: When Failure is our Teacher
3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm Session 4:
Culture: Contextualization among Muslims
7:00 pm
- 8:30 pm Session 5:
Current Events: Rethinking Islam and Missions
Sabbath, April 13
2:30 pm
- 3:45 pm Session 6:
Spiritual Power: Ministering among Folk Muslims
4:00 pm
- 5:00 pm Session 7:
Panel Discussion; Questions and Answers
For more information, contact:
Andrews University
Department of World Mission
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1500
Phone: 616-471-6505
Fax: 616-471-6202
Email: mssn@andrews.edu
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Book
Party
The Theology & Christian Philosophy Department
Celebrates Book Publication by Faculty Members, Oct. 27
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Book cakes
and covers
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The Theology and Christian Philosophy Department staged a special
celebration on the evening of Oct. 27 to honor the publication
of three volumes by as many faculty members. At the gathering,
which took place at the Davidson's home, the group shared special
cakes frosted as exact replicas of the book covers.
While the cakes were one-of-a-kind, the books are readily available.
Here's the information:
John Baldwin, ed. Creation, Catastrophe, & Calvary.
Review and Herald. adventistbookcenter.com
entry
Fernando Canale. Back to Revelation-Inspiration: Searching
for the Cognitive Foundation of Christian Theology in a Postmodern
World. University Press of American. univpress.com
entry
Miroslav Kis. Follow Me: How to Walk with Jesus Every Day.
Review and Herald. adventistbookcenter.com
entry
Congratulations to professors Baldwin, Canale, & Kis!
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Authors Canale,
Kis, & Baldwin pose with their "books" |
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| In
Memory of Pastor Willie Davenport |
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On January 15, the Seminary family gathered at its Tuesday
chapel to pay tribute to a most extraordinary pastor and seminary
student, Pastor Willie Davenport. Willie lost a lengthy and courageous
battle against cancer and died on December 27. At the memorial
service,Willie's wife, Letha, sang movingly, a rousing homily
was delivered by Willie's close friend, Pastor Robert Davis, and
words of tribute were shared by friends and teachers. Dean McVay
shared the following tribute.
Pastor Willie Davenport was my friend . . . and my pastor. He
blessed me.
He blessed me when we had occasion to talk. Twice I had the privilege
of hearing him describe his call to ministry and his delayed pilgrimage
to the Seminary. And, for him, it was that–a pilgrimage,
a journey to a dedicated place of worship and study.
Willie's witness in word was underlined by his courageous actions.
He blessed me as I watched him from afar. With me, you saw him
pulling his oxygen canister behind him, making his way slowly
but doggedly to class. He was determined to be here. He was determined
to study and prepare for wider ministry.
His dedication to being here shamed me. It made me feel that
I had never truly valued this place or appreciated the privilege
of studying and worshiping here. He has awakened in me a sense
of privilege for being part of the Seminary family and a prayerful
desire to make good use of my time here.
Our last extended conversation was near the end of Willie's life
and occurred in his home. We sat on the sofa together and I had
the privilege of listening to Willie for a few precious, sacred
minutes. This time, he did not tell me the story of coming to
the Seminary. This time he offered a litany of praise to God for
all the divine blessings that had been packed into his life. With
joy and conviction he described how blessed he had been, how much
joy and love God had brought to him. "It is enough,"
he said. "If it ends here, it is far and away enough. God
has been so good to me." My arm was around him. And I almost
reached over and kissed him. I wish I had.
When I left, I felt just as I always did when I left Willie's
presence–blessed, nourished, encouraged. And I suppose that
should not surprise me. For you see, Pastor Willie Davenport was
my friend . . . and my pastor. And he will be so again.
-- John McVay, Dean of the Seminary
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Pastor Willie
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Pastor
Davenport leaves behind a magnificent family. His wife, Letha,
and three daughters, Keayonna, Rhonda, and Alicia, need our support
and encouragement. If you would like to contribute to their needs,
please send a check made out to Andrews University and marked
for the Willie Davenport Family Fund to:
The
Seminary
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-1500
For
more information, call (616) 471-3536.
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| Seminary
Events |
| Feb. 19, 10:30-11:20am |
Seminary Chapel, PMC Youth Chapel (and each Tuesday
a.m. The date when chapel moves to the renovated Seminary chapel
has yet to be determined). |
| March 1, 8-10am |
Seminary Faculty Meeting |
| March 3, 1:30-4:30p |
Seminary Executive Committee |
| March 4, 5:30pm |
Faculty Fellowship, Miroslav Kis, "Ethics
Within the SDA Scholarly Community," Whirlpool Room
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| March 15-24 |
Spring Semester Break (begins after classes
on Thursday, March 14) |
| March 25-April 26 |
MA in Youth Ministry Intensive courses
offered on the Berrien Springs campus |
| March 28, 10:30am |
Seminary Assembly. . The speaker will
be Mark Kanny, Music Editor and Critic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
His topic will be "Music and Spirituality." Probable location:
Seminary Chapel. |
| April 1, 5:30pm |
Faculty Fellowship, Educational Technology
Presentation |
| April 2-5 |
Seminary Student Week of Prayer. Tues.-Thurs.,
10:30am; Tues.-Thurs., 6:00pm supper followed by evening meeting
at 6:30pm.; Fri., agape supper at 6:30pm. |
| April 5, 8-10am |
Seminary Faculty Meeting |
| April 10, 1:00-4:30pm |
Ministry Magazine satellite downlink:
International Congress on Preaching from Edinburgh, Scotland on
Wednesday, April 10, 2002 from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.(Eastern time).
Features some of the very best preachers in the English-speaking
world including Dr. Barry Black. |
| April 11-13 |
Denver Seminary Mentoring Conference and
InMinistry Mentors Meeting (Denver, CO) |
| April 12-13 |
Women's Ministry Retreat |
| April 12-13 |
8th Swallen Mission Lectureship (see more
complete information above)
Speaker: J. Dudley Woodberry, Professor of Islamic
Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
"From Abraham to Osama Bin Laden: How to Witness among Muslims
in the Aftermath of the Attack on the World Trade Center" |
| April 19-20 |
The Seminary hosts the North American Division Pathfinder
Bible Bowl |
| April 26, 8-10am |
Seminary Faculty Meeting |
| April 26-28 |
Seminary Faculty Retreat, Miracle Camp, Paw Paw, MI |
| May 3-5 |
Andrews University Graduation weekend |
| May 6-June 7 |
Seminary Study Tour to Italy, Greece, & Turkey |
| May 8-11 |
SEEDS 2002 |
| May 12 |
Short Orientation for MDiv Students |
| May 13-June 6 |
Seminary Summer Session #1 |
| June 10-July 3 |
Seminary Summer Session #2 |
| June 24-July 2 |
Institute of Hispanic Ministry offers
intensive coursework for some 70 students on the Berrien Springs
campus for students from the Atlantic, Southern, and Lake Unions
(23 of these are planning to graduate in August). |
| July 8-Aug. 1 |
Seminary Summer Session #3 |
| July 12-25 |
InMinistry MDiv Delivery System Orientation
and Class |
| July 14-17 |
Natural Church Development Training for
Coaches (Sponsored by NADEI) |
| July 17-20 |
Serve! 2002 Leadership Conference (Beginning
July 17 @ 7:00pm and concluding
July 20 @ 4:30pm) |
| Aug. 2-4 |
Summer Graduation Weekend |
| Autumn 2002 |
| Greek & Hebrew Review
Sessions: Aug. 12-15, 19-20 |
| Seminary Orientation: Aug. 21, 3:15 pm, through
Sabbath, August 24 |
| Examinations: |
Greek Qualifying Examination: Wed., Aug. 21,
1:00 pm
Hebrew Qualifying Examination: Thurs., Aug. 22, 8:30 am
Bible Knowledge Entrance Test: Fri., Aug. 23, 9:00 am |
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Classes begin: Mon., Aug. 26
Labor Day Holiday: Mon., Sept. 2
Swallen Mission Lectureship featuring Jonathan Bonk, "Mission
and Money: Western Affluence as a Missionary Problem",
Sept. 13-14
Fall Break: Oct. 14-15
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Final Exams: Monday, Dec. 9-12
End of Semester: Thurs., Dec. 12
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| Spring 2003 |
Registration: Mon., January 6
Classes begin: Tues., January 7
Martin Luther King Celebration: Mon., January 20
Presidents' Day: Mon., February 17
Spring Break: March 13-23
Final Exams: Sunday, April 27-30
Graduation: May 2-4 |
| Summer 2003 |
Short Orientation for MDiv Students:
Sunday, May 11
First Session: May 12-June 5
Second Session: June 9-July 3
Third Session: July 7-31
Graduation: Aug. 1-3 |
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