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7-Jun-95

95185            NEWS OF THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS 
 
                          by Alexa Smith 
 
RICHMOND, Va.--Craig C. Stein has been appointed assistant professor of 
theology at the Presbyterian School of Christian education, according to 
President Wayne G. Boulton.  Stein will assume his post September 1. 
 
ATLANTA--Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) recently received the 
latest (of five) installment of $11,750 from a $58,750 gift from the AT&T 
Foundation to help in the restoration of rare and valuable books.  The 
first installment was used to restore rare books related to the black 
experience, many of which date back to the early 1800s. 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Three new board members have been elected to four-year 
terms on the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary board of 
trustees.  They are: Jeane Dugan of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mary Lou Friesen 
of Lexington, Ky.; and Michael F. Ryan of Columbus, Ind. 
 
AUSTIN, Texas--Jack Stotts, president of Austin Theological Seminary, has 
announced his plans to retire on or near July 1, according to the 
seminary's board of trustees.  A search committee is being formed to 
appoint his successor.  Stotts served for 11 years as president of the 
seminary. 
 
SAN ANSELMO, Calif.--San Francisco Theological Seminary presented two 
Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards at graduation recognizing outstanding 
contributions in parish ministry and in service to the broader church. 
Recipients were  the Rev. Douglas Huneke, pastor of Westminister 
Presbyterian Church in Tiburon, Calif., for his achievements in promoting 
interfaith reconciliation and understanding of the lessons of the 
Holocaust, and the Rev. Donald Register, whose ministry has involved 
collaboration with the disenfranchised through community organization and 
outreach.  Register served the Berea Presbyterian Church and the 
presbyteries of St. Louis and Chicago. 
 
CHICAGO--The board of trustees of the McCormick Theological Seminary has 
announced the appointment of the Rev. Deborah J. Kapp as assistant 
professor of ministry.  She will begin her responsibilities at the seminary 
on June 15. 
 
 

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