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
Iona Collaborative Hosts Leaders for Real Talk About Resources
On August 11-13, the Iona Collaborative joined forces with Episcopal Divinity School and Trinity NYC
The Rev. Lecia Brannon Named Candidate for Bishop of North Dakota
It is with joy that Southwest shares the news that the Rev. Lecia Diaz Brannon,
Exploring Early Christianity: A Travel Seminar to Turkey and Greece
By The Rev. Jeehei Park, PhD, Assistant Professor of New Testament Fourteen members of Seminary
A Legacy of Quiet Stewardship: Remembering Harold and Patricia Booher
Earlier this summer, Seminary of the Southwest mourned the passing of one of its most
Seminary of the Southwest Academic Dean Contributes to Vatican Process Naming Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church
In September 2024, the Rev. Benjamin King, Ph.D. traveled to Oxford, England to deliver a
Proclaiming the Kingdom: A Seminarian’s Experience at the 2025 Preaching Excellence Program Conference
By Elizabeth Holland, postulant from the Diocese of Olympia, MDiv Class of 2026 In May,
Harrison Library Temporarily Closed for Acoustical Improvements
Since opening in September 2023, the Harrison Library has become a lively and well-used space
Equipped to Serve: Celebrating the Class of 2025
Commencement week at Seminary of the Southwest was marked by meaningful liturgies, joyful celebrations, and
Southwest Senior Awarded Episcopal Evangelism Society Grant
Seminary of the Southwest Master in Divinity senior, Tina Francis, was awarded an Episcopal Evangelism
Southwest Celebrates with Episcopal Communicators at Annual Conference
Seminary of the Southwest shared fellowship with communicators from across the church at this year’s
Kazu Haga to Deliver 2025 Blandy Lecture at Seminary of the Southwest
Seminary of the Southwest is proud to announce Kazu Haga as the keynote speaker for
Dr. Maria Reyna Promoted to Associate Professor of Counselor Education
At its May 2025 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Seminary of the Southwest accepted