Seminary of the Southwest News
Southwest Students Attended Annual AANHPI Episcopal Leadership Retreat
By Rachel Ambasing, MDiv Class of 2028 and Postulant in the Diocese of San Diego
Formation in the Borderland: Juniors Journey to the U.S.-Mexico Border for Encuentro
Each year, junior Master of Divinity students from Seminary of the Southwest take part in
Dr. Johnson Named Board Member of City of Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission
Marlon Johnson, PhD, Dean of Community Life and Associate Professor of Counselor Education, was recently
Upcoming Manross Lecture to Feature the Rev. Benjamin King, PhD
The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church will host the next Manross Lecture & Banquet
Counseling Program Hosts First Threaded Case Study Discussion
On March 24, the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program at
Seminary of the Southwest Celebrates Strong Presence at Episcopal Parish Network Conference
Seminary of the Southwest made a memorable showing at the Episcopal Parish Network conference in
Dr. Marlon Johnson Delivers Keynote at Sold-Out TACES Midwinter Conference
Seminary of the Southwest’s Dr. Marlon Johnson was a keynote speaker at the 2026 TACES
Southwest Leaders Help Shape House of Bishops Conversation on Theological Education
Theological education and priestly formation were among the central topics at the House of Bishops’
Triduum 2026 at Southwest
The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, PhD Preaches and Lectures at 2026 Payne-Harvey Event
On March 26th, Seminary of the Southwest welcomed the Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, PhD, as the
The Rev. Teresa L. Fry Brown Receives 2026 McDonald Teaching Award
On March 9, 2026, at midday Eucharist and assembly, the Rev. Teresa L. Fry Brown,
Celebrating Community and Connection During Women’s History Month at Southwest
Seminary of the Southwest marked Women’s History Month with several events on campus that celebrated

Mary Green Contributes Icons to Southwest
The Rev. Mary Green, an alumna from the Class of 1992, recently gifted Seminary of

Southwest’s Spiritual Integration in Counseling Scholars Contribute to Larger Counseling Conversations
Southwest’s Spiritual Integration in Counseling (SIC) Scholars prepared a display on “The Counseling Body: Exploring

BRSG Visiting Professor Program Honored and Recognized
On April 24, 2023, the community of Southwest gathered throughout the day in celebration, recognition,

The Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff Connects at Harvey Lecture
On March 27, 2023, the student-led Harvey Lecture featured the Rev. Dr. Bradley S. Hauff,

Spiritual Formation Degree Relaunched with Vocational Focus
Seminary of the Southwest announces an exciting curricular relaunch of its long-standing Master of Arts

Southwest Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hosts Asian Pacific American Leaders
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the achievements and contributions of Asian

Rev. Dr. Dominique Robinson to be inaugurated into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers
On April 13, 2023, the Rev. Dr. Dominique Robinson, the John E. Hines Assistant Professor

Southwest Receives Outstanding Counseling Program Award from Counselors for Social Justice
Seminary of the Southwest’s counseling program was recently announced as a recipient of the Counselors

Commencement Speaker, Honorary Doctorates Announced
Seminary of the Southwest is excited to announce that the speaker at the 72nd Commencement

The Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas Receives McDonald Award
On March 6, 2023, at the midday Eucharist and assembly, the Faculty of Seminary of

Southwest Students and Professors Attend Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Conference
From March 3rd through 5th, five students and five professors attended the annual Southwest Commission

Belonging and Togetherness: Black History Month at Southwest and the Journey toward Beloved Community
Last summer, the Rev. Valerie Mayo arrived at Seminary of the Southwest as the inaugural