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he Lutheran Theological Semi- nary at Gettysburg (Pa.) and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia decided to jointly administer key aspects of their field education programs. In a joint statement, LTSP Presi-
Two seminaries share field education statement said. “In our own era
dent Philip Krey and LTSG Presi- dent Michael Cooper-White said the move enhances students’ for- mation and introduces cost-saving efficiencies.
“Bringing under one umbrella the vast network of congregations and clinical settings where our students are mentored in the pastoral arts and practical engagement expands their access to some of the churchs’ finest ministry practitioners,” the
as seminarians, the two schools worked together in these areas. Renewing that proven pattern for today’s students brings us a spe- cial measure of satisfaction.” Richard Carlson, LTSG pro- fessor of biblical studies, will direct parish internship place- ment and oversight for both schools. And Leonard Hummel, LTSG professor of pastoral the- ology, will coordinate all clinical pastoral education programs. Charles Leonard will con-
tinue serving as LSTP’s director of contextual education and will expand his teaching and mentor- ing work.
The Institute for Faith and Learn- ing at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, N.C., is offering a free com- munity class this fall on “Themes in Christian Thought.” The course invites participants to dig deeper into Christian faith, doctrine and under- standing of who Christ is. Taught by religion professor David Ratke, it complements a 2012-13 speakers’ series offered by the institute.
Gettysburg [Pa.] College now offers a minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, a bachelor of science in mathematical economics and a bachelor of science in computer sci- ence. While Gettysburg has offered a bachelor of arts in computer science for decades, a bachelor of science degree wasn’t offered until the 2012- 13 academic year. Alumni and cur- rent students reported “that potential
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