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ESR Welcomes Walters Young as Adjunct Instructor
Post date: Mon, 2018-12-10 10:49

ESR is pleased to welcome Laine Walters Young, who is currently completing her Doctorate in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, to our faculty as an adjunct instructor for the Spring 2019 semester. Walters Young will teach the online Introduction to Pastoral Care (PC 101-O) course in place of Jim Higginbotham, who will be serving as Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Earlham School of Religion Named to 2018-19 Seminaries that Change the World
Post date: Wed, 2018-11-14 16:21

For the fifth consecutive year Earlham School of Religion has been named as a Seminary that Changes the World by The Center for Faith and Service at McCormick Seminary (STCTW; www.STCTW.org).

Jim Higginbotham Named Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Post date: Wed, 2018-11-07 09:40

Earlham School of Religion’s Associate Professor of Pastoral Care Jim Higginbotham will begin a one-year appointment as Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs beginning in January. The position is primarily intended to finalize and implement ESR’s newly-revised 75-credit hour Master of Divinity, which will launch in the fall of 2019.

Jay Marshall Named Earlham School of Religion Dean Emeritus
Post date: Tue, 2018-10-30 11:46

At its Fall 2018 meeting held October 11-13, the Earlham College Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to name recently retired Earlham School of Religion Dean Jay Marshall as Dean Emeritus.

Ryan Frame Named Director of Seminary Computing Services
Post date: Wed, 2018-10-24 11:54

Congratulations to Ryan Frame on being promoted to director of seminary computer services for both Bethany Theological Seminary and Earlham School of Religion. Frame was hired as computing services specialist for both schools in August 2014, having previously been the proprietor of an IT service and consulting company.

Tim Seid Concludes Employment with Earlham School of Religion

Post date: Mon, 2018-09-24 14:42

After 17 years of service to Earlham School of Religion, Tim Seid will conclude his employment as Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies on October 31, 2018, which is at the end of his current sabbatical.

Call for Applications - 2018-19 Mullen Writing Fellowship
Post date: Thu, 2018-09-20 09:43

Earlham School of Religion is currently accepting applications from those interested in the Tom Mullen Ministry of Writing Fellowship for the 2018-2019 Academic Year.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2018

Join ESR for Virtual Grad School Fair
Post date: Thu, 2018-09-06 09:14

Begin or refine your seminary or grad school search at the Virtual Grad School Fair on September 13th!

ESR is one of many graduate theological schools participating in this FREE event. 

Chat with Julie Dishman, Interim Director of Recruitment & Admissions for ESR, to learn more about opportunities to study with us!

Connect in real-time with educational program representatives without leaving your home or office. Attend the fair online from anywhere!

Mandy Ford Named Director of Community Engagement

Post date: Wed, 2018-09-05 13:35

Mandy Ford, who has served as Earlham School of Religion's Director of External Relations since 2007, will now have the title of Director of Community Engagement.

Ford's new title reflects careful attention to the gifts she brings to the position and growth she has made in the past eleven years at the seminary.

ESR Open House & Reunion September 22, 2018
Post date: Fri, 2018-08-24 13:48

Attention Alumni and friends of ESR!

We are excited to be hosting an Open House & Reunion on Saturday, September 22nd! Come and visit with ESR grads, faculty and students, enjoy live music and a birthday cake for the ESR Center, which turns 30 this year.

See below for all of the details, and we hope you can join us! 

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