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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Establishes Global Partnership with the School of Theology at Methodist University of São Paulo, Brazil

Dr. Luis R. Rivera, academic dean and vice president of academic affairs of Garrett-Evangelical, and Dr. Paulo Garcia, rector of FATEO, signing a Memorandum of Understanding
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is proud to announce its newest partnership with the School of Theology (A Faculdade de Teologia da Igreja Metodista––FATEO) at Methodist University of São Paulo, Brazil. Through this global partnership the two institutions can now promote exchange of faculty and students, joint publications, synchronous courses, and more.
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Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Chosen for the Seminary Environmental Certification Program

Chicago Climate March 2017
August 29, 2017 — Under the direction of Rev. Dr. Timothy Eberhart, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ecology, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has been chosen by the Green Seminary Initiative (GSI) for the Seminary Environmental Certification Program. A three-year program, this certification will assist Garrett-Evangelical as it integrates care for creation into areas of education and spiritual formation; liturgy, ritual, and worship; building and grounds management; community life; and public leadership.
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New Book by Evangelism Professor Mark Teasdale: “GO! How to Become a Great Commission Church”

Rev. Dr. Mark Teasdale
August 27, 2017 — The Publishing Office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the leadership development agency for the denomination, announced the release of a new book, “GO! How to Become a Great Commission Church,” by Mark R. Teasdale. Teasdale’s “GO!” provides valuable tactics to help churches answer God’s call and move forward in their mission and work, breaking stereotypes and witnessing in surprising and unexpected ways. “God tells us to “GO!” What are we waiting for?”
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Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe to Deliver 2017 Academic Convocation Address

Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe
August 23, 2017 — Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will welcome Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church (UMC), as its keynote speaker for the 2017 Academic Convocation on September 13, 2017.
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Alumna Heidi Schlumpf Named National Correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter

Heidi Schlumpf
August 22, 2017 — Heidi Schlumpf (G-ETS 2002) has been named national correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter (NCR), effective immediately. She has served as a part-time contributor and columnist for NCR for over 10 years.
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“The Pages” movie brings Hollywood, local actors to Northwestern and Garrett-Evangelical

Garrett-Evangelcal and "The Pages" Filmshoot
June 29, 2017 — When working on the movie’s script last summer, Griffen said, she and Chapelle thought to themselves, “‘What do we have at our fingertips that can be part of the story?’” They realized the answer was obvious, and over the past two weeks, their fingertips have touched nearly every corner of the campus and city. Scenes have been filmed at the Technological Institute, Swift Hall, Lunt Hall, Crowe Hall and the fraternity quad, in addition to Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, South Beach, the Noyes El station and various other locations.
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