Seminary of the Southwest News
Backpacks, Blessings & New Beginnings: Southwest Welcomes 43 New Students
Each year the seminary slowly begins to awaken from its summer slumber when new student
58th Blandy Lecture to Explore the Future of Mental Health and Theology
Seminary of the Southwest is pleased to announce the theme of the 58th Annual Blandy
Seminary of the Southwest elects the Rev. Ruthanna Hooke, PhD, as 10th dean and president
The Board of Trustees of Seminary of the Southwest has elected the Rev. Ruthanna B.
Awa Jangha Honored for Leadership in Revising National Spiritual and Religious Counseling Best Practices
Awa Jangha, Ph.D., assistant professor of counselor education at Seminary of the Southwest, was recently
Southwest Welcomes 35 Graduates into the Alumni Community at 2026 Commencement
Commencement week at Seminary of the Southwest was filled with joyful celebrations, meaningful worship, and
Anthony Baker and Gena St. David Announced as 58th Blandy Lecture Speakers
Seminary of the Southwest is proud to announce Anthony Baker, PhD and Gena St. David,
Building Connections: MHC Alumni Panel Brings Together Graduates and Seniors
This spring, the Master of Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program hosted a lively Alumni Panel
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe visits Southwest Campus ahead of Commencement
Last month, Seminary of the Southwest welcomed the Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe and the
Southwest Student Becomes First Episcopal Seminarian Selected for Bossey Institute in Switzerland
As the church continues to deepen its commitment to ecumenical and interreligious engagement, one Southwest
Iona Collaborative and Southwest to Offer Certificate in Congregational Spiritual Direction
The Iona Collaborative announces the inaugural cohort of students for the Certificate in Congregational Spiritual
Black Counseling Alumni Gathering at Southwest Centers Wellness, Connection, and Community
In April, Counseling faculty and current counseling students at Seminary of the Southwest organized a
Southwest Faculty Engage in Leadership and Professional Dialogue at National Counseling Conference
At this year’s American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in Columbus, Ohio, Seminary of the Southwest
The Rev. Madeline Hawley announced as new Director of Field Education and Lecturer in Pastoral Theology
Seminary of the Southwest is excited to announce that the Rev. Madeline Hawley has accepted
Two Southwest Counseling Students Awarded Prestigious NBCC Minority Fellowship
For a third year, students in Seminary of the Southwest’s counseling program have been awarded
Southwest Awarded Five Polly Bonds at Episcopal Communicators Conference
Last month at the Episcopal Communicators Conference, Southwest won five Polly Bond Awards. The awards
Southwest Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
On May 1st, Southwest celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special community
Dr. Renita Weems Hosts Womanist Hermeneutics Workshop: ‘Thinking Women of Faith’
In April, Dr. Renita Weems, Seminary of the Southwest’s Visiting Professor in Old Testament studies,
Wally Moore Announces Retirement from Southwest
Wally Moore, Seminary of the Southwest’s beloved Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, announced
73rd Commencement Exercises at Seminary of the Southwest
Join us for the 73rd Commencement Exercises of Seminary of the Southwest! This year Southwest
Southwest Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Women’s Ordination
On April 4th, Southwest celebrated the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in The Episcopal Church.
Holy Week and Triduum 2024 at Southwest
Each year, Seminary of the Southwest hosts Holy Week and the Easter Triduum services at
Putting the Pieces Together – Black History Month at Southwest 2024
This year’s Black History Month at Southwest was filled with joy, dancing, reflection, and community.
Dr. Willie James Jennings Announced as Commencement Speaker
Seminary of the Southwest announced recently that at the 73rd Commencement Exercises of Seminary of