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Photographic Reflections on the Conversion of Paul on Display at Princeton Seminary April 24 through May 23, 2008
Princeton, NJ, April 15, 2008–“But Now I See: Photographic Reflections on the Conversion of Paul,” featuring photographs by students, student spouses, and alumni/ae who have served as photographers on the Princeton Theological Seminary Communications Office staff, will be on display in the Student Government Room of the Mackay Campus Center (second floor) from Thursday, April 24 through Friday, May 23.
Christian Ethicist and Theologian to Receive Annual Kuyper Prize at Princeton Seminary
Princeton, NJ, April 8, 2008–Dr. Oliver O’Donovan, professor of Christian ethics and practical theology at New College in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the recipient of Princeton Theological Seminary’s 2008 Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life. He will receive the award when he delivers the Seminary’s Kuyper Lecture on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. His lecture is titled “Some Reflections on Pluralism.”
Photographs by Students in Guasmo Sur, Ecuador, on Exhibit at Princeton Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery
Princeton, NJ, April 8, 2008–“Mi Vida en Guasmo (My Life in Guasmo),” featuring photographs by ten students in Guasmo Sur, a barrio south of the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, will be on display at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery from Monday, April 14 through Friday, May 23.
Princeton Seminary’s Spring Book Series to feature Jim Wallis, President and Executive Director of Sojourners/Call to Renewal
Princeton, NJ, March 27, 2008–As part of this spring’s “Meet the Author” book series, “Faith and the Church in the Third Millennium,” Princeton Theological Seminary’s Center of Continuing Education will welcome Jim Wallis, president and executive director of Sojourners/Call to Renewal and author of The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America, to the Seminary on Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Erdman Center, 20 Library Place in Princeton.
Social Ethicist Peter Paris to Give Princeton Seminary’s Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture
Princeton, NJ, March 27, 2008–Dr. Peter Paris, Elmer G. Homrighausen Professor of Christian Social Ethics Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary, will give the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture on Monday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Miller Chapel. His lecture is titled “Moral Theatre in the Streets: The Role of Suffering in the Quest for Social Justice.”
Seminary Stages Four Performances of Stephen Vincent Benet’s John Brown’s Body April 3 through 6
Princeton, NJ, March 24, 2008–Princeton Theological Seminary’s Department of Speech Communication in Ministry will present Stephen Vincent Benet’s narrative epic John Brown’s Body, on Thursday through Saturday, April 3 through 5 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m. It will be presented in the Gambrell Room of Scheide Hall on the Seminary campus at 64 Mercer Street in Princeton.
Seminary Stages Damascus Road March 29
—A musical based on the life of St. Paul as told in Acts—
Princeton, NJ, March 12, 2008–Princeton Theological Seminary will present Damascus Road, a musical based on the life of St. Paul, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 in the auditorium of the Mackay Campus Center on the Seminary campus.
David A. Weadon Memorial Organ Concert at Princeton Seminary
Princeton, NJ, March 7, 2008–John Kitchen, senior lecturer and university organist at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland, will perform with the Seminary Singers in an organ concert celebrating the Octave of Easter. The concert will take place on Sunday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Chapel and is free and open to the public.
Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and Scholar James Ault to Show Film on the Faces of African Christianity March 26
Princeton, NJ, March 7, 2008–James Ault, an award-winning documentary filmmaker and scholar, will come to Princeton Theological Seminary on Wednesday, March 26 for a screening of his new film, Faces of African Christianity: The Rise of African Christianity and Its World Significance.
Poet Susan Deborah King to Read from Her Latest Collection of Poems, One-Breasted Woman, April 3
Princeton, NJ, March 7, 2008–In One-Breasted Woman, Susan Deborah King offers poems that are utterly alive: vivid with fear, heightened awareness, anger, tenderness, sorrow, playfulness, and even joy. King will share these transformative works when she comes to Princeton Theological Seminary for a poetry reading on Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Mackay Campus Center.
Princeton Theological Seminary Announces Microsoft Initiative
—Library will contribute religion content to Microsoft’s Live Search Books service—
Princeton, NJ, March 6, 2008–Princeton Theological Seminary and Microsoft Corporation have entered into an agreement to digitize a large number of materials in the public domain from the collection of the Seminary library. This initiative will enable the library to contribute religion content to Microsoft’s Live Search Books service and thus increase worldwide access to its historic religion collection.
Chinese Scholar to Lecture at Princeton Seminary on the Bible in China
Princeton, NJ, February 20, 2008–Archie C.C. Lee, professor of biblical studies and Asian hermeneutics in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, and dean of the faculty of arts, at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, will deliver Princeton Seminary’s annual Alexander Thompson Lecture on Monday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Mackay Campus Center. The title of his lecture is “The Bible in China: Religion of ‘God’s Chinese Son.’” It will be followed by a reception in the Private Dining Room.
Princeton Seminary Annual Used Book Sale March 31–April 2
Princeton, NJ, February 4, 2008–Princeton Theological Seminary will hold its annual used book sale on Monday, March 31, Tuesday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday) and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday) in the Seminary’s Whiteley Gymnasium. An entrance fee of $20 will be charged on Monday only from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mixed Media Works by Joy Kreves on Exhibit at Princeton Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery
Princeton, NJ, February 1, 2008–“Sacred Sublime: The Subtle World of Energy,” featuring mixed media works by Joy Kreves, will be on display at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery from Monday, February 25 through Friday, April 4.
Feminist Pastoral Theologian to Give Annual Women in Church and Ministry Lecture
—Thursday, February 28 lecture titled “The Role of Feminism(s) in Theology and the Church—Reflections from a Feminist Pastoral Theologian”—
Princeton, NJ, January 31, 2008–Dr. Pamela Cooper-White, professor of pastoral theology at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will give the annual Women in Church and Ministry Lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary on Thursday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Stuart Hall, Room 6 on the Seminary campus.
T.F. Torrance Collection Donated to Princeton Seminary
Princeton, NJ, January 24, 2008–The family of the Very Reverend Professor Thomas F. Torrance (1913–2007) has donated his books, personal papers, and manuscripts to the special collections of the Princeton Theological Seminary Libraries. This working library from one of the twentieth century’s greatest Reformed theologians represents a major gift to Princeton Seminary.
International Mission Director for Presbyterian Church to Lecture at Princeton Seminary on Transnational Mission Partnerships
Princeton, NJ, January 10, 2008–The Reverend Dr. Marian McClure, former director of the Worldwide Ministries Division of the Presbyterian Church (USA), will give the Frederick Neumann Memorial Lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. Her lecture is titled, “What Friends We Have in Jesus: The Leavening Effect of Transnational Mission Partnerships.”
Princeton Seminary’s Spring Book Series focuses on Literature Responding to a Changing World
Princeton, NJ, January 3, 2008–This spring, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Center of Continuing Education will offer a “Meet the Author” book series, featuring five distinguished authors speaking on the topic of literature responding to a changing world.
“Jalaja” Exhibit by Indian-Born Artist at Princeton Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery
Princeton, NJ, December 19, 2007–“Jalaja” translated from Sanskrit means “Born in Water.” This exhibit features mixed media works by Hetal Mistry and will be on display Monday, January 14 through Friday, February 22 in Princeton Theological Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery.
Rosemary C. Mitchell Named Princeton Seminary Vice President
Princeton, NJ, December 4, 2007–Rosemary C. Mitchell, CFRE, has been named vice president for Seminary relations at Princeton Theological Seminary, effective October 1, 2007.
Princeton Seminary Presents Carols of Many Nations
Princeton, NJ, November 30, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary will offer two musical services of carols from around the world for the Seminary and Princeton communities on December 19 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Miller Chapel on the Seminary’s campus. This biennial Christmas tradition has continued for more than twelve years and offers a counterpoint to the more traditional Service of Lessons and Carols. After each identical service, everyone is invited to carol by candlelight outside of the chapel on the Seminary’s quadrangle.
British Scholar to Give Students’ Lectureship on Missions at Princeton Seminary
Princeton, NJ, November 13, 2007–Dr. Brian Stanley, Henry Martyn Lecturer in Mission Studies at the Cambridge Theological Federation, will give Princeton Theological Seminary’s annual Students’ Lectureship on Missions on Monday, December 3 and Tuesday, December 4. Stanley will lecture on the theme of “The Transfiguration of Christianity: Insights for Christian Mission Today from the World Missionary Conference, Edinburgh 1910.”
Chaplain Joanne Martindale to Preach at Princeton Seminary as part of Military Chaplains Day to Honor Veterans
Princeton, NJ, November 8, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary will host a luncheon for military chaplains and chaplain candidates on Monday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate Veterans Day.
Karl F. Morrison, Professor of History and Poetics at Rutgers University, to Lecture at Princeton Seminary
Princeton, NJ, November 5, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary’s History Department will host a lecture by Dr. Karl F. Morrison, Lessing Professor of History and Poetics at Rutgers University, on Monday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Mackay Campus Center. The title of the lecture, “Anselm’s Proof and the Hairs of the Madonna,” refers to Anselm’s famous Proslogion, including its “proof” for the existence of God, as well as Anselm’s devotion to the Virgin Mary, including the sacred relics of some strands of her hair. Dr. Caroline Bynum, professor of Western European Middle Ages at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, will offer a response following Morrison’s lecture. A reception will follow the discussion.
Princeton Seminary’s Fall Concert Laudate Dominum! Features a Festival of Psalm Singing November 10
Princeton, NJ, November 5, 2007–Dr. John D. Witvliet, director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and professor of music and worship at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, and the Princeton Seminary Choir will lead a festival of psalm singing at Princeton Theological Seminary at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10 in Miller Chapel on the Seminary campus.
Bruce McCormack to Deliver The Scottish Journal of Theology Lectures at the University of St. Andrews December 3–6, 2007
Princeton, NJ, November 5, 2007–Dr. Bruce McCormack, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Frederick and Margaret Weyerhaeuser Professor of Systematic Theology, will deliver the Scottish Journal of Theology Lectures at the University of St. Andrews in St. Andrews, Scotland, on Monday, December 3 through Wednesday, December 5.
Princeton Theological Seminary Library Moves into the Digital Future with Mark Logic
—New Digital CollectionTo Be Unveiled on Seminary Campus October 26—
Princeton, NJ, October 26, 2007–When the librarians at Princeton Theological Seminary were seeking to develop and expand their digital collections, they decided to look beyond traditional library vendors to innovative companies in the world of content publishing.
Eberhard Busch to Lecture on Karl Barth at Princeton Seminary
—Was Barth’s political speech in Second-World-War Germany silenced?—
Princeton, NJ, October 23, 2007–Eberhard Busch, professor emeritus in systematic theology at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany, will deliver a lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Mackay Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a reception.
Renowned Organist and Composer Aaron David Miller to Perform at Princeton Seminary October 26
Princeton, NJ, October 23, 2007–Aaron David Miller, renowned concert organist and composer, will present the Joe. R. Engle Organ Concert at Princeton Theological Seminary at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26 in Miller Chapel on the Seminary campus.
Artist to Exhibit Textile Pictures by Peruvian Women
Princeton, NJ, October 16, 2007– “Picturing Paradise: Textiles from the Peruvian Women of the Pamplona Alta as Visions of Hope” will be on exhibit Monday, October 29 through Friday, December 7 at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, November 1 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m, during which curator Rebecca Berru Davis will give a presentation about the exhibit at 5:00 p.m.
Professor from International Christian University in Tokyo to Lecture October 29 at Princeton Seminary on Japanese Christian Reformer Toyohiko Kagawa
Princeton, NJ, October 11, 2007–Dr. Anri Morimoto, professor in the Division of Humanities at the International Christian University in Mitaka, Tokyo, will deliver the Toyohiko Kagawa Lecture at Princeton Seminary. Titled “The Forgotten Prophet: Rediscovering Toyohiko Kagawa for Japan and America Today,” the lecture will take place on Monday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Lounge of the Mackay Campus Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Princeton Seminary to Celebrate the Ministry of Bryant M. Kirkland and to Appoint Janice S. Ammon as first Bryant M. Kirkland Minister of the Chapel
Princeton, NJ, October 8, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary will commemorate one of America’s finest preachers, Bryant Mays Kirkland (1914–2000), and officially appoint the Reverend Janice Smith Ammon to a position named in Kirkland’s honor. A service of worship, to take place at Miller Chapel on Thursday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m., will formally establish the post of Bryant M. Kirkland Minister of the Chapel, and appoint Ammon as the first to bear that title. Preaching at the service will be the Reverend Laird Stuart, pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, California.
Princeton Seminary Student and Tutor Featured in National Down Syndrome Society Video September 30 in Times Square
Princeton, NJ, September 28, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary student Ben Gulker of Holland, Michigan, and Max Gebert, the Princeton boy he tutors, will be featured in a video to be shown in Times Square September 30 in conjunction with the annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk. The video is part of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and will be shown Sunday on the forty-foot Newscorp Astrovision screen. The video’s forty-minute time slot is sponsored by Panasonic and includes 215 photographs of people with Down syndrome, chosen from 2,500 images that were submitted to the society.
Princeton Seminary Welcomes New Students as 196th Academic Year Begins
Princeton, NJ, September 12, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary will begin its 196th academic year with a convocation on Tuesday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Miller Chapel. Dr. John R. Bowlin, the Seminary’s new Rimmer and Ruth de Vries Associate Professor of Reformed Theology and Public Life, will give the convocation address, titled “Some Thoughts on Doing Theology in Public.” Classes will begin the morning of September 19, when the community celebrates the Sacrament of Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m., officiated by President Iain Torrance. Dr. William F. Storrar, director of the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, will preach a sermon titled “The Grateful Life.”
Princeton Seminary Honors Churches in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York for Lifetime Giving
Princeton, NJ, September 10, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary will honor thirty-three of its “Congregations in Partnership” at a luncheon on September 19. These congregations’ lifetime contributions have significantly supported the Seminary’s mission of preparing students studying to become ministers and leaders in the church and in Christian ministry throughout the world.
Princeton Seminary Offers Seminar on American Christianity and Public Life in Conjunction with National Constitution Day
Princeton, NJ, September 5, 2007–In conjunction with U.S. Constitution Day, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Center of Continuing Education will offer a seminar on Friday, September 21 titled “God in Public,” led by Dr. Mark Toulouse, professor of American religious history at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The seminar will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Erdman Center, 20 Library Place in Princeton.
Princeton Seminary’s Fall Book Series focuses on Faith and Citizenship and on Spirituality
Princeton, NJ, September 5, 2007–This fall, Princeton Theological Seminary’s Center of Continuing Education will offer a “Meet the Author” book series, featuring four distinguished authors speaking on the topics of faith and citizenship and spirituality.
Photographer Frank Magalhães to Exhibit at Princeton Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery
Princeton, NJ, August 10, 2007–Photographer Frank Magalhães will exhibit his work in a show called “Hands: A Photographer and His Lady” at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Erdman Art Gallery from Monday, September 10 to Friday, October 19.
Princeton University Professor to Lecture at Princeton Seminary on Evil, Egotism, and the Sacred in Film
Princeton, NJ, August 7, 2007–Jeffrey Stout, professor of religion at Princeton University, will deliver the Stone Lectures at Princeton Seminary in a series of five lectures and five film screenings beginning Monday, September 24. The series is titled “A Light That Shines in the Darkness: Evil, Egotism, and the Sacred in Film,” and will include screenings of films by Alfred Hitchcock, Frank Capra, Lars von Trier, Yasujiro Ozu, Nathaniel Dorsky, Stan Brakhage, and two rarely seen film by the late avant-garde filmmaker Gregory Markopoulos: his six-minute, 16mm 1968 film Bliss, and a thirty-minute preview excerpt from his 16mm eighty-hour masterwork Eniaios, scheduled to premiere in June 2008 in Greece.
Princeton Theological Seminary Names New Administrators
Princeton, NJ, July 10, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary has announced the appointment of four new members of the administrative staff.
Princeton Theological Seminary Receives Generous Grant from the William A. and Eugenie H. Sullivan Trust of The Philadelphia Foundation
Princeton, NJ, July 6, 2007–Princeton Theological Seminary has received a grant of $26,632.76 given to the William Albert and Eugenie Hummel Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund by the William A. and Eugenie H. Sullivan Trust of The Philadelphia Foundation. The scholarship endowment fund supports students who are preparing for ministry.
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