Seminary of the Southwest News
Counseling alums bring care to East Texas
Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) of the Diocese of Texas is partnering with Seminary of the
Highlights from Board of Trustees meeting
The Board of Trustees, chaired by the Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, at Seminary of the
Awa Jangha faculty appointment announced
Academic Dean Scott Bader-Saye announced the hire of Awa Jangha as Assistant Professor of Counselor
Betty Hewell to lead institutional advancement at Southwest
Dean and President Kittredge has announced the appointment of Betty Hewell to the position of
Wellness for ministry focuses on spiritual practices
Spiritual practice is the focus of the Comprehensive Wellness for Ministry programming at Southwest this
Seminary celebrates ministry of Kathleen Russell
The seminary community gathered on December 11, 2015, with alumni and friends to celebrate Professor
Kelly Rowley joins Advancement Staff
Ms. Kelly Rowley has been selected to be Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations
Enrollment position open
Seminary of the Southwest announces the search to fill an administrative position, Director of Enrollment
Baker, Patterson and Russell’s recent publications celebrated
Students, faculty and staff celebrated three members of the Southwest faculty and their recent publications
MDiv seminarians receive support
The Society for the Increase of the Ministry supports future ordained leaders of the church
Southwest leaders present at conference on mental illness
NAMI Austin (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will host a conference on Thursday, November 19,
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.
Letter from Dean & President Douglas Travis
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
As the preacher famously put it, “for everything there is a season.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) Seminary of the Southwest is about to enter a new season.