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
Alumnus Thompson publishes Elements of Grace
In time for Christmas gift giving or for your own reading, Elements of Grace by Barkley S. Thompson, MDiv '03 is due out this month. Published by Trinity Books, Elements of Grace includes Thompson's meditations which combine stories from Scripture and stories from everyday life.
Fellowship is awarded to Al Rodriguez
The Episcopal Church Foundation has awarded a fellowship to the Rev. Al Rodriguez, Southwest alumnus and rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Austin, for his project, The American Latino Outreach (ALEO), which is focused on American born Latinos and those brought into this country as young children.
Installation of Dean and President Kittredge
Seminary of the Southwest celebrated the installation of Cynthia Briggs Kittredge as its eighth dean and president with a Festival Eucharist for the Holy Spirit on Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin.
Seminary trustees and members of the wider Church presented Dean Kittredge in the ceremony that drew over 300 alumni, students, family, and friends from sister seminaries and Episcopal institutions.
New students welcomed and servant leader is honored
Welcoming new students, installing academic dean, honoring servant leader
On Sunday, September 8 the community and friends of Seminary of the Southwest gathered for Matriculation Evensong in Christ Chapel on the seminary campus.
Latino/Hispanic Ministry Conference focuses on evangelism
Over 60 clergy and spouses from Province VII and throughout The Episcopal Church gathered at Seminary of the Southwest for the three-day 2013 Clergy Conference for Latino/Hispanic Ministries.
Southwest professors interview Rowan Williams for Theology Studio
Seminary of the Southwest Professors Anthony Baker and Scott Bader-Saye have an appointment on June 24 with Dr. Rowan Williams, previous Archbishop of Canterbury and now master at Magdalene College at Cambridge University.
Kittredge leads Seminary of the Southwest
Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, who has served as professor of New Testament since she joined the faculty in 1999 and as academic dean since 2010, began her tenure as dean and president of Seminary of the Southwest on June 1, 2013.
Jane Patterson appointed assistant professor
The Rev. Jane Patterson, Ph.D. has been appointed assistant professor of New Testament by action of the seminary’s Board of Trustees at its meeting on May 13, 2013.
Scott Bader-Saye appointed Academic Dean
Dean and President elect Cynthia Briggs Kittredge announced on Monday, April 22, her appointment of Dr. Scott Bader-Saye to academic dean beginning June 1, 2013, at Seminary of the Southwest.
Leadership Transition Announced
Douglas Travis, dean and president of Seminary of the Southwest since June 2007 has announced his retirement. His last day of service will be May 31, 2013. In his message to the seminary community, Dean Travis expressed his joy at having led the seminary during a time of growth in enrollment and financial support during a time of health and great hope for the future. “This has been an amazing ride and I have experienced enormous satisfaction in what we have accomplished together,” said Dean Travis.