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Distinguished Sociologist Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva Named 2021 Academic Convocation Keynote Speaker

Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will welcome Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva as the keynote speaker for 2021 Academic Convocation. Bonilla-Silva is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Duke University and is well-known for his work on structural racism as well as for his analysis of color-blind racism.
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Rev. Dr. Karen Mosby Named Dean of Student Life and Chaplain

Karen Mosby
August 12, 2021 — Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is pleased to share that Rev. Dr. Karen Mosby has been promoted to dean of student life and chaplain. She started in her new role on July 1, 2021. Previously, she served as the chaplain for the student body since 2019. In this expanded role, Mosby will provide leadership for the student experience in all its manifestations, as well as provide spiritual care and leadership for the entire seminary community. In addition, Mosby will join the Senior Leadership Team where she will focus on matters of student success, retention, community building, and graduation.
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Remembering Distinguished Alum Bishop Beverly J. Shamana

Bishop Beverly J. Shamana
August 11, 2021 — Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is saddened to share the passing of retired United Methodist bishop and beloved alumna Bishop Beverly J. Shamana (G-ETS 1980). She died last week in California at the age of 81. An MDiv graduate of Garrett-Evangelical, Bishop Shamana was named a Distinguished Alum of Garrett-Evangelical in 1994. She was elected to the episcopacy in 2000 and was the second black woman elected as a bishop in the United Methodist Church. She was a gifted musician, preacher, leader, and advocate for justice.
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PhD Alumna Dr. Evelyn L. Parker Named Distinguished Visiting Professor for the 2021-2022 Academic Year

Dr. Evelyn L. Parker
August 6, 2021 — Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will welcome “home” PhD alumna Dr. Evelyn L. Parker (G-ETS and Northwestern 1996) as distinguished visiting professor for the 2021-2022 academic year. Parker served on the faculty of Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University for over 22 years and retired in May as the Susanna Wesley Centennial Professor of Practical Theology.
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Taurean J. Webb Named 2021-2022 Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard University for Second Straight Term

Taurean J. Webb
August 4, 2021 — The Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative (RCPI) at Harvard has named Taurean J. Webb a 2021-2022 Religion and Public Life Fellow. This is the second academic year he will hold the non-residential fellowship. Webb has served as the director of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience (CBE) and instructor of religion and race at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary since 2019.
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Dr. Wonhee Anne Joh Named Director of Doctor of Philosophy Program

Dr. Wonhee Anne Joh
July 29, 2021 — Dr. Wonhee Anne Joh, professor of theology and culture, has been named director of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary’s doctor of philosophy program. Joh will take over the position from Dr. Charles Cosgrove, professor emeritus of early Christian literature, who retired July 1, 2021.
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