On Aug. 26-27, Bethany Theological Seminary welcomed new students for
the 2013-14 academic year to orientation on the school’s campus in
Richmond, Ind. Twelve of the students are just beginning their seminary
journey, with four having begun classes in the spring and summer.
The seminary also welcomed Alexandre Gonçalves from Brazil, a pastor
in Igreja da Irmandade (the Church of the Brethren in Brazil) who has
served as president of the Brazilian Brethren, and as a director of
nonprofit organizations.
The new class is diverse in experiences and perspectives.
Second-career students will study alongside a new college graduate.
Several are in ministry and denominational service in the Church of the
Brethren. Another is exploring seminary study following participation in
the military. Those with Brethren connections are joined by sisters and
brothers from Quaker, Presbyterian, and nondenominational traditions.
Education, technology, insurance, and community service are fields of
expertise in the group.
The 2013-14 class at Bethany includes 10 students in the master of
divinity program: Patricia Edgecomb of Elmira, N.Y.; Don Fecher of
Elgin, Ill.; Alexandre Gonçalves of São Paulo, Brazil; Arion Lillard of
Dayton, Ohio; Jill Long of Orland Park, Ill.; Graham Melendez of
Indianapolis, Ind.; Becky Ullom Naugle of Elgin, Ill.; Shayne Petty of
Yellow Springs, Ohio; Brody Rike of West Alexandria, Ohio; and Tabitha
Hartman Rudy of Roanoke, Va.
Five students are enrolled in the Certificate of Achievement in
Theological Studies program: Corey Gray of Richmond, Ind.; Beth
Middleton of Boones Mill, Va.; Tracy Perkins-Schmittler of Richmond,
Ind.; Sue Smith of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Catherine Thomas of Mobile,
Ala.
One student, Paul Eckert of Richmond, Ind., is enrolled in the master of arts program.
-- Jenny Williams is director of Communications and Alumni/ae Relations at Bethany Seminary. For more about Bethany go to www.bethany.edu.
Source: 9/20/2013 Newsline
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